Vertical Thought October - December 2006

Vertical Thought: October - December 2006

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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!
a woman looking at the sunset in the distant hills

The Loneliness Trap

7 minutes
While loneliness is a common experience, it is also an opportunity for growth and deeper connection.
a woman sitting in a hammock and holding a Bible

You Have a Friend in God

6 minutes
The God of the universe desires a relationship with you!
Four young men sitting outdoors in the mountains

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...
several hands extended to one another in a group

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...
a woodpecker sitting on the branch of a tree

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.
a black cat and a ginger-colored dog lying side by side on a concrete wall

Lady & Tramp: Big Differences, Faithful Friends

2 minutes
Sometimes we can find friendships in the most unlikely places
two women sitting on a ledge and looking at a lake

Keys to Better Friendships

1 minute
Here are some helpful tips for becoming a great friend!
A young man walking in a school hallway

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?
a woman's hand holding up a red paper heart

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!
a wrong way sign on a post with green trees and buildings in the background

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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Someone to Confide In

3 minutes
Reflections on a famous diary yield lessons for today.
Two young women sitting outside on a bench and writing in notebooks

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!
A woman seated with an open laptop and a backpack on the desk in front of her

"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...
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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.

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.
two women seated across from one another with one pointing a finger and the other teary-eyed

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...
two women smiling and lying on the grass beside one another

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...