Vertical Thought: October - December 2007

Table of Contents

3 minutes
In the 1980s the self-esteem movement began sweeping through society. It was assumed that people needed a healthy dose of compliments—regardless of...
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a woman's hands resting on an open Bible
5 minutes
Here are five tools that can help us build a stronger, closer friendship with God.
6 minutes
The understanding of life’s purpose is an important but often neglected part of our intelligence.
11 minutes
What seems like a good idea at the moment doesn't always turn out to be good in the long run. So it is with the theory of evolution.
6 minutes
Can atheistics "prove" there is no God?
4 minutes
Playing computer games is a common pastime for many young people. Unfortunately, there are pitfalls to some cyber fun.
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a Bible open to the book of Ecclesiastes
7 minutes
The Bible is filled with special treasures. Here is a great book addressing some of the most important issues of life.
7 minutes
Here is the amazing story of a professor who did some detective work to determine if the universe was intelligently designed.
5 minutes
Not observing popular holidays and keeping the Sabbath were awkward for me. When I was young, I talked big; later, a conversation with my parents...
5 minutes
Perhaps you've heard the phrase. But do you know the real story? Here's the explanation from someone with experience.
4 minutes
As a college student, I found that my core beliefs were seriously challenged. How would you respond to the question of whether there is absolute truth...