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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Our Dark Side

Marketing experts know there's something strangely appealing about the dark side of human nature—and they are capitalizing on it.
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Spirit of Sacrifice

Serving others is self-sacrifice. Modern culture tends to just throw money, not service, at a need.
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A Moving Experience

How can we minimize the stress and maximize our friendships when we move?
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Answers from Genesis - Part 1

Understanding how God made things in the beginning can help us understand things now.
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Being Christian in Nigeria

In Nigeria it is extremely difficult for young people to become independent and able to live on their own.
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Right or Wrong Who Decides

Is there no end in sight to the contradictions and confusions in legal definitions of morality? No, not as long as lawmakers ignore the true basis for morals.
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Coming: A World Safe for Children

Bible prophecy predicts with certainty that in the Kingdom of God child abductions and sexual abuse will not happen—no more Amber Alerts!
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Lessons From Ukraine

From my two-week stay in Ukraine I learned some simple but valuable lessons of life.
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What Does the Bible Say About: Who Is a Christian?

God's Word is quite clear that one cannot just decide to be a Christian, one has to be invited!
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The Flags Are Alive!

Patriotic flags are sailing in the wind, but did you know that there are living, breathing flags among us? You might be one of them...
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Who Were the Philistines?

Always wondered about this fascinating group of people? Read on to discover more about the Philistines!
Trumpets - Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere
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Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere

The reverberating echo of a distant trumpet stirs deep emotions and moves us to conviction and action. What does the Bible say about this instrument?
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Advertising What's Best for You

As tempting as it is to believe that our decisions should be based only on what we think and feel, on our own we simply cannot always make the best choices.
Magazine Issue

Vertical Thought: July - September 2008

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Summer Time for Choices

The God who made the universe provides abundant how-to instructions in the Bible about doing right and avoiding wrong.
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A Smile From God

But, unlike the invisible secret police, God does not watch us to issue fines or arrest criminals. He watches like a parent watches children play, smiling as we learn and grow to be more like Him.
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Gossip, Bullies and Technology

Our society is losing outgoing concern for others. It's all about me and what I can get. People tear down others to make themselves look better.
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Overcoming Shyness

Many feel awkward around others and wish they had more friends. The Bible gives an amazingly simple secret for overcoming shyness and having more friends.
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Testing the Waters vs. Jumping In

There are no cons to living God's way of life, only pros.
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How Frail We Are

Although the thrill of the moment may seem attractive at the time, it's not worth the pain and suffering that may result.