Vertical Thought: July - September 2007

"Thanks for sharing your opinion," said the man after I had answered his question about the Bible.

A story of valor and courage makes us think about what is actually important.

Although the building of today's Internet has been going on for almost four decades, some researchers feel the time has come to start over.

Have people in history always dressed modestly? The past is sometimes presented as an example of fully covered, “proper” fashion, and the present is...

The United States has a shortage of educated workers.

Given the impact clothes can have on both guys and girls, how can a young person look fashionable while also modeling and promoting godly thinking?

In addition to picturing a time when the Kingdom of God will be on earth, the Feast of Tabernacles pictures a time when people will get along.

Most young people have been advised to forgo premarital sex in order to avoid pregnancy and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). Now, according to...

No one likes to suffer for his beliefs, but strangely, a committed group of men counted it an honor to do so. What can we learn from their example?

"Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in...

Along with all the wonderful uses of the Internet, there is another use that has been growing ever faster—that of commercialized pornography. But what...

Many today question the accuracy of the Bible, but consider a few facts and quotes about this amazing book.

What is the difference between human beings and animals? Why did God make animals? How should a vertical-thinking person treat animals?

The Bible claims to be true and inspired by God (see John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16) and millions of people through history have embraced that claim.

How a squid developed its complex ability to capture and use tiny luminous bacteria exactly on the right part of its body, create a lens for it and...

Only a fool says in his heart that there is no God (Psalm 14:1). Yet man seems determined to try to live apart from God. This is like holding your...

Studies show that clothes have an impact on all of us—both guys and girls. Sadly, immodest dress is negatively affecting many in ways they don't...