Vertical Thought: January - March 2013

Living through Hurricane Sandy, the recent "superstorm" that struck America's Northeast coast, didn't heighten my understanding of the weather, but I...

Valentine's Day has become a very romantic holiday despite its pagan origins. So what's wrong with celebrating this holiday?

The December 2012 massacre in Connecticut gives further evidence of the deep darkness this world languishes under. How do we process this? And what...

Again we ask: Why is the world the way it is? What’s shaped our society and the kind of people we are? We’ve come up with all kinds of great things...

When should we show tenderness and bigheartedness—the "velvet" qualities? And when should we be like steel—firm and resolute?

Jesus Christ gave His life for the sins of all humanity. But why did He have to die so that we could live? Wasn't there some other way?

People concerned about their health start exercise programs. But they should also think about improving their emotional health.

Who was "Saint" Patrick? What did he believe? What did he teach? And was he really Irish?

Taking care of your body is an important step towards mental and emotional health. God created links between the human body and mind.

When you're pressured to eat foods you know you shouldn't, what do you do?

I woke up this morning feeling sad. In fact, I've been feeling sad for some time. Not so much personally sad, but sad for my country, America, which I...

No matter when or where we live, the Bible is God's Word to teach you—and everyone—how to live His way.

Hollywood may tell us we're helpless when it comes to falling in love. But the reality is we can rule over our emotions and make wise choices.

Why is the world the way it is? What’s shaped our society and the kind of people we are? We’ve come up with all kinds of great things, like technology...