Vertical Thought

Vertical Thought was published from 2003 to 2013 by the United Church of God. It was created to give relevant content to help young people ages 12-22 discover and live God's way of life. 

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VT Sabbath Focus: Winter Work

The winter months should be more than just a time of waiting for the spring Holy Days. Let’s make them productive as we plan, prepare, and look for ways to help others.
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Proverbs: Protected By Integrity

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
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VT Sabbath Focus: Get Smart!

Reflecting on the Sabbath, the lessons of the week, and God’s Word.
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Vantage Point: Ferguson, The Middle East, Ukraine - Which Tragedy?

So many young people are choosing the path of violence and destruction. Where will it end? Let’s take a look at the only solution to unrest, domestic and international.
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Proverbs: Humbly Beg Their Favor

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
Proverbs: Think First, Speak Second
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Proverbs: Think First, Speak Second

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
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VT Sabbath Focus: Treasures of Thankfulness

Reflecting on the Sabbath, the lessons of the week, and God’s Word.
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Proverbs: Don't Mock the Poor

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
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VT Sabbath Focus: What Was Job's Job?

Reflecting on the Sabbath, the lessons of the week, and God’s Word.
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Proverbs: Kind Words

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
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VT Sabbath Focus: Elections and Rulers

Reflecting on the Sabbath, the lessons of the week, and God’s Word.
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Proverbs: Those Who Are Wiser

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
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Proverbs: Satisfied with Ignorance?

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
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The Rest of the Dead

Do you like to solve puzzles? Well, here’s one right out of the Bible. Who were “the rest of the dead” mentioned in Revelation 20? The answer to this mystery will both fascinate and encourage you!
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Proverbs: Watch Your Step

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
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The Death of Man's Hope: God's Hope for Man - The True Millennium - Part 3

Millennial thinking—the longing for a golden age of history—has captivated the imaginations of religions and political movements alike. People want hope, peace and glory! Beginning with the return of Jesus Christ and the true Millennium, God has planned an incredible...
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The Death of Man's Hope: World War 1 and the Amillennial Aftermath - Part 2

Mostly young adults the same age as Vertical Thought readers, 8.5 million soldiers lost their lives fighting for their countries during World War 1—and for why? What value is man’s hope—especially when compared to God’s hope for man?
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The Death of Man's Hope: World War 1 and Post-Millennialism - Part 1

What happens when popular theology collides with the crushing brutality of a world at war? August 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the first battles of World War 1 and the end of an odd, utopian doctrine.
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Proverbs: Deep Water

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
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Proverbs: Good for Nothing

Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
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