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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Wanna Get High?

So, is marijuana a harmless drug or a gateway to all kinds of trouble?
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Making the Most of Your Dough

In light of the current financial crisis that has deeply affected most of the world, it's time to reassess some underlying philosophies about money. Make sure you understand sound financial principles.
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Marry the Right Person Key to a Successful Life

With millions of people on planet earth, finding the perfect mate is a challenge. How do you know when your "soul mate" and companion for life will pass your way?
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The Three-Letter Word No One Wants to Talk About

It seems most people today don't really know what "sin" means. Two biblical festivals can help us understand why God considers sin so bad.
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Some Young Adults Are Leaving Church

What's their gripe? And what can you learn from this exodus?
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The Ultimate Goal

Goals have built-in power because they are promises we make to ourselves to be and do better!
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How Do You Measure Success?

"Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding."
Magazine Issue

Vertical Thought: April - June 2009

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Tearing Down Our High Places

What are the "high places" in your life?
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Beat Cold Love With Good Video

Pick up the newspaper. Turn on the television news. Scan the headlines on the Web. Listen to the commercials during your favorite television program. Increasingly, you will see self-absorption rather than outgoing concern.
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Creation or Evolution Which

We cannot believe both the Bible and evolution. Insightfully, God says, "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God'" (Psalm 53:1).
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My Plan vs. God's Plan

A too rigid structure doesn't leave much room for God's intervention or guidance.
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Credit Where Credit Is Due

How much better would it be if the whole world acknowledged God for the gifts that He gives us, instead of seeking only success for self?
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Balancing Faith and Wisdom

According to God's inspired words, wisdom isn't a matter of analyzing things and arriving at your own conclusion of whether they look smart to you.
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The OM_! Phenomenon

Have you ever heard a word so many times that it sounds strange? A word or phrase loses meaning when repeated too often. This is the caution of the Third Commandment.
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Good News in a Bad World

Finding good news feeds a positive attitude.
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Get Sick Get Better

David knew what science shows us: The human body is an astounding creation. Even getting over a cold is a divine miracle!
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The Value of a Good Name

For vertical thinkers, these sad examples show the wisdom of God—"A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold" (Proverbs 22:1).
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So What'd Ya Get?

Christmas is a holiday created by men. It's not in the Bible. It didn't become part of traditional Christianity until more than 300 years after the death of Jesus Christ.
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Creating Winning Habits

It's possible to reengineer the surface of your own brain to be more successful in shooting baskets—and much more!