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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Is Academic Cheating Really That Bad?

Cheating is a huge problem that is absolutely wrong.
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Sabbath vs. Surfing

Sometimes you have to choose between the Sabbath and other activities. Choose wisely.
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Walk With Wise Men

Learn from wise men who have sacrificed for what they believe in.
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Jerusalem: Vortex of the Past, Vortex of the Future

Why does this relatively small city evoke so much passion and conflict? History and prophecy provide the answer.
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The End of War, Terror and Other Bad Stuff

Many young people today fear for their personal safety. Most everyone can document the problems, but this article dares to aim for the solution.
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"Waiting on the World to Change"

"Me and all my friends, we're all misunderstood. They say we stand for nothing, there's no way we ever could. Now we see everything is going wrong with the world and those who lead it. We just feel like we...
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Good News About Bible Prophecy

An editorial note from David Treybig.
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Patience-in Our World?

Our society conditions us to want instant gratification- but you must learn to be patient.
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Finding Your Niche in Life

Find what you're good at and what you enjoy, and life will be much more rewarding.
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A Mind for History

Learn from the past lives of other people to know how to face the challenges in your own life.
Magazine Issue

Vertical Thought: January - March 2007

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Who Needs a Season?

Why pin your hopes for happiness on one season? Be joyful all the time!
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There Are No "Cheats" in Life

Life isn't like a videogame- cheating isn't worth it.
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The One-Person Difference

Locked in my own insecure world, I was without a friend. All that changed when Davina reappeared and I learned a powerful lesson.
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Seeking Revenge or Seeking God?

If you're tempted by vengeance, remember to hand over the revenge part of your life to God.
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"You Know What to Do"

The transition from being a child living at home to an adult out on your own is an exciting and challenging experience—especially when it comes to jobs. Here's how it worked for me.
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Someone to Confide In

Reflections on a famous diary yield lessons for today.
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When You're in the Pressure Cooker

Some stages of life seem to test our Christianity more than others. What can you do as a young person to resist negative influences?
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How to Treat Your Date's Parents

Meeting your date's parents can be tough, but follow these guidelines for
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Nice Finishes First

The old belief that nice people finish last is totally wrong!