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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What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School

When looking for a new job, what can you do to stand out? Mark McCormack, author of What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School, makes three excellent suggestions.
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When I Grow Up I Want to Be...

You want a job you will enjoy, that will supply your needs and that will allow you to obey God. How can you plan for a great career?
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The Wind River Wilderness Expedition

Young adults speak of challenges that helped them understand powerful life lessons.
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What Bosses Want

As college or trade school students near graduation, one question usually moves to the fore: Where will I find a job?"
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What Does the Bible Say About... The Holy Spirit?

"I will ask the father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth..."
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What Grandparents Offer

How can you make the most of this special relationship?
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Answers from Genesis - Part 3

Understanding how God made things in the beginning can help us understand things now.
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Barnabas: The Encourager

Have you ever had a friend stand up for you? What about someone who helped and supported you even before you became friends? Barnabas was that kind of person. His life provides some great lessons for us today.
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Let Me Introduce You to God

In fact, I'd like you to meet the whole family.
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Meeting God

For us to learn who God is, we don't have to search the Sinai desert for a burning bush—we have the Bible.
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Vertical Thought: January - March 2009

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Pants on Fire

I don't know about you, but when God says He hates something, I pay attention. And when He repeats Himself, I pay even more attention.
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Overcoming Stuff

What does God say about stuff and its rightful place in our lives?
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Just Two More Days

Jesus Christ is going to literally return to earth—soon. When He does, we must be ready to give an account for what we have done with our lives and with His precious calling.
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Higher, Better...More, More, More

Isn't that what people want? More money, more toys, more love, more time...more anything.
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Lessons From a Teeter-Totter

Since human nature is inherently contrary to God's way, we wouldn't know how to please Him or how to live a godly life without His revealed word, the Bible.
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Tragedy in the Wake of a Leader With No Shame

The Bible clearly shows that a leader's true success depends on righteous conduct. Cruel, repressive and corrupt tactics are unsustainable in the long term.
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Greetings! From Grand Bahama Island!

Teenagers attending the United Church of God congregation in Freeport recently provided insight into what it's like to be a teen living on Grand Bahama Island in the nation of the Bahamas. Ariel, Ashley, Daniel, Destiny, Gabriel, Hubert and Kevera...
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Answers from Genesis - Part 2

Understanding how God made things in the beginning can help us understand things now.
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Hold on to Your Christian Values... Even in College

You may have carefully planned your class load or electives, but you probably have not considered the need for help in keeping your Christian perspective intact. Here's a discussion by three Christian professors giving their best advice for students