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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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
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Teen Sex vs. Divine Light

Are teen girls growing up too fast? Are they becoming sexually active too early in life?
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What Are You Worth Without Your Money?

Are you only as important as your paycheck?
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Sound Bite Decisions or Heart

Wouldn't it be nice if we could, like God, see below the surface of a candidate and look at his or her "heart"—the character and substance of the person?
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What Does the Bible Say About... The Sabbath Day?

Those who observe the biblical seventh-day Sabbath demonstrate their love for Jesus by obeying His commandments.
What You Need to Know About School Bullies
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What You Need to Know About School Bullies

Here are some steps you should take if you or someone you know is being bullied.
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Man is a Wolf to Man

Homo homini Iupus—Latin proverb. We see the truth of this proverb in history. But will it always be so?
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A Return to Eden: An End to Hunger and Disease

A Return to Eden: An End to Hunger and Disease The plight of the sick, poor and hungry makes us long for the day when a real utopia will spread around the earth!
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Good Government and Politics

Is it possible to have good government in a world of selfishness, cheating and lies?
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Global Warming or Global Cooling?

We must follow God's instructions to take of care the planet.