Vertical Thought: July - September 2010

Table of Contents

3 minutes
What's the difference between lust and natural attraction? How do we control our minds when we see a beautiful girl or a handsome guy?
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silhouette of man and woman against a yellow sky
5 minutes
How can you know in advance whether someone will become an abusive mate? Don't be one of those who blindly ignores warning signs of bad things to come...
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In Defense of an Ancient Universe
5 minutes
Why do we believe, contrary to young-earth creationism, that the heavens and the earth are significantly older than the 6,000-year history of man?
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Caught! On Facebook
3 minutes
Even if you remove material from a Web site, it is cached by search engines and Internet archives. Once you post a picture, a video or text, it is out...
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the earth viewed from space
7 minutes
If you've explored this question, you've probably encountered conflicting messages—even among those who believe in the Creator. What does the Bible...
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Girls & Romance Novels
3 minutes
Why is this genre of literature so appealing to women? Is it harmless fun?
4 minutes
Genesis 1:3 tells us, "Then God said, 'Let there be light.'" If all the rest of the initial creation had to occur after this verse, then there would...
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The Big Deal About Dating
4 minutes
Some don't think it matters whom one dates. What about you?
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God's Feasts Answer the Big Questions - Part 2
5 minutes
Just as teachers prepare lesson plans for their students, God, through His feasts, provides a lesson plan for humanity.
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Preparation With a Purpose
5 minutes
Your lifetime challenge is to become the type of person that is worthy to be a godly partner with someone who possesses all of the qualities you...
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How to Make a Good First Impression
8 minutes
You may have heard the warning, "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression." Here's how to avoid mistakes.
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a man and a woman holding hands
5 minutes
In the heady world of male-female relationships, how can one know the difference between love and infatuation?