Vertical Thought: July - September 2011

At 15, I realized that human society had long been heading cluelessly to its demise. But I also learned then that God has a great plan to raise human...

Marriage and family brings broadened perspective.

Learn how God provides spiritually oriented time off for you and your family.

Empathy for others is waning. Why? And what should our focus be?

Soaking up the world of summer camp!

What's a "real" man? Could you pick him out if you saw him walking down the street? And how can you be one?

The Bible and more recent history offer lessons of courageous and wise leadership.

Tired of feeling behind where you ought to be in school? It's time to take action.

Have you ever had an instructor who was so involved and encouraging that she was willing to give up her personal spare time to help and serve her...

When the ground beneath your feet begins to tremble, it can be terribly unsettling, especially with lives in jeopardy. Why do we live in a world of...

Learning another language is hard but worth the effort, helping to build bridges across cultural divides.

Unfortunately, most of humankind have ignored or outright rejected God's way of living and are now beginning to suffer a new and frightful round of...

Getting married is not all glitz and glamor. But there's a great deal to look forward to—and reason to focus on preparing.