Vertical Thought: October - December 2004

Many young people today suffer from boredom. But you don't have to be one of them. Instead, become passionate. Here's how.

Young adults can sometimes feel that they don't belong in their local congregation and that there is no place for them. Sometimes it can be difficult...

What can you say when you are asked about what you believe in?

"You don't keep Christmas?" "You're going where for eight days?" "You're not going to heaven when you die?" "Why can't you play ball on Saturday?"

We need to be wise about our interest in the paranormal.

Do you know for sure whether there really is an evil spirit named Satan? What about his minions called demons? And how does this affect you?

Why do witches, goblins, jack-o'-lanterns, cobwebs, graveyards and symbols of the occult surround this holiday? You need to know the real story.

There is a very real battle going on inside your head. You have the power to determine who will win. Don't lose this crucial confrontation.

We all face times when a friend is hard to find. What can we do to remedy this difficult situation?

Ever thought about how Christmas was celebrated long ago and where today's customs came from? It's an important story you need to know.

Some young adults share their stories about not celebrating Christmas

Most people call this the 2004 Youth Corps trip to Ghana. To me, it seemed appropriate to name it after the leader of this service project, Melvin...