Vertical Thought October - December 2006

Vertical Thought: October - December 2006

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Lady & Tramp: Big Differences, Faithful Friends

2 minutes
Sometimes we can find friendships in the most unlikely places
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Duties of a Friend

3 minutes
Do you know your responsibilities as a friend? Keep reading and find out how you can be a responsible friend!
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The Lost Art of R.S.V.P.

3 minutes
As a way to help make your friendships last, put into practice this important aspect of etiquette.
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You Have a Friend in God

6 minutes
The God of the universe desires a relationship with you!
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You Can Pick Your Friends

3 minutes
You must take seriously the personal responsibility of choosing the right friends. The good news is that with these guidelines, you can pick them!
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When You're in the Pressure Cooker

4 minutes
Some stages of life seem to test our Christianity more than others. What can you do as a young person to resist negative influences?
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Someone to Confide In

3 minutes
Reflections on a famous diary yield lessons for today.
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"You Know What to Do"

5 minutes
The transition from being a child living at home to an adult out on your own is an exciting and challenging experience—especially when it comes to...

The One-Person Difference

6 minutes
Locked in my own insecure world, I was without a friend. All that changed when Davina reappeared and I learned a powerful lesson.
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Infatuation or Love?

7 minutes
What is love, and what is infatuation? Do you think you know? Before you assume you're in love, you should be sure you know what it is!
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Friends Don't Let Friends...

5 minutes
When it comes to friendships, most people think they just happen. But are there any responsibilities in being a friend? Just what is expected of a...
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Friendship Gone Wrong

6 minutes
No one likes to think about friendships that come to an end, but sometimes this is the necessary course of action. Here are some points to consider...
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The Loneliness Trap

7 minutes
While loneliness is a common experience, it is also an opportunity for growth and deeper connection.
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Changez Vos Amis! (Change Your Friends!)

6 minutes
They say that diamonds are forever. Aren't friends the same? Is there ever a time when a young Christian should forsake his or her friends and make...
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Keys to Better Friendships

1 minute
Here are some helpful tips for becoming a great friend!
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The Friendship Formula

7 minutes
How do you make friends? How do you keep friends? Is there a formula or technique for fostering good friendships? Here are some timeless biblical...
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A Model Friendship

3 minutes
Do you have a really good friend? If not, would you like to? Almost everyone wants to have a close friend, yet for some this goal seems unattainable...
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Pecking Holes in Evolution

4 minutes
Evolutionists have a hard time explaining how the woodpecker's magnificent features all evolved at just the right time so the bird could survive.