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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The Decline and Fall of Civility

Ruling over our own selves is more difficult and requires a much greater depth of character than controlling things outside us. That's where true strength of characters lies.
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Just a Little Late or Not

It's amazing how two songs about the same thing can be so drastically different.
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Are You Ready for Some Football?!

Any success worth having requires hard work and dedication.
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Boring Teachers or Lazy Students?

Why not follow the wise advice of doing everything with all of your might, effort and ability?
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Running Wild

Being stable in our routines, growing in character and following the teachings of our parents before living on our own are not only beneficial for us but also pleasing to God.
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Vertical Thought: October - December 2009

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Humility in Jeopardy

Humility may be in jeopardy today, but you and I can know the answer to the "Final Jeopardy" question.
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Walk On

In the book of Ecclesiastes the author spoke of the race not being to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. It's true! Not everything goes according to how we perceive it should.
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The Planet That Shouldn't Exist and the God Who Does

Why does the Creator of a universe so bafflingly complex that its inhabitants still struggle to understand it pay any attention at all to mankind?
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The Evolution of Darwin

While the premise of Darwin's work has been accepted and built upon, many also recognize the dramatic flaws in his original theories and have sought to refine or rewrite them.
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Food Inc. for Thought

God expects people to act and behave in a proper way toward the rest of creation—to be good stewards of what was put in our trust.
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Becoming Childlike 101

Being a child does not mean avoiding responsibility. Being childlike does mean approaching life with a joyful attitude.
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Leave the "S" out of Texting

The sexual aspects of our hearts, minds and bodies should be jealously protected and saved for only one person—your husband or wife—whether you are married now or still waiting to meet Mr. or Miss Right.
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Right, Wrong and Sonia Sotomayor

What counts with God is not the ability to feel for those who have done wrong. What counts before God is a willingness to do what is right as defined by His perfect law.
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Presidential Pronouncement Premature

Have you ever had one friend tell you something terrible about another person that you know? It's natural to believe your friend and to say things about the supposed wrongdoer or even to take action against him or her. However...
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Moral Tasers

No one's perfect. We all sin. But what happens when deep down we want to change and work hard to do better? God is quick to forgive and to help.
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Murder or...Murder?

Although not always the popular view in modern society and becoming less popular every day, God's way of life is truth. Truth is always the right answer, no matter the question.
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The Story of the Stars and Matter

Scientific studies of the heavens and the world around us reveal fascinating details about the earth's history and destiny.
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United Youth Camps in French Speaking Africa

Having previously served on the staff of United Youth Camps in the United States, my husband Daniel and I wondered what camp would be like in Togo and Cameroon.
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Answers from Genesis - Part 5

The book of Genesis is known as the book of origins. Here are more frequently asked questions about it.