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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Gearing Up for College

Planning a route that will lead you safely through college while maintaining spiritual strength is challenging. Sometimes it is overwhelming. But it can be done!
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How Movies Move Us

Almost everyone enjoys seeing a movie on occasion. But how does it affect you? More importantly, how do you decide which ones to see?
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Mysterious Festival Days

Psst. Let me tell you a secret. Millions of professing Christians don’t even know these days exist. Yet these festivals explain how and when God will have a personal relationship with every human being, including you and me. Here’s the...
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A Long Time From Now in a Galaxy Far, Far Away...

Science fiction movies portray intelligent life already living on other planets and in other galaxies. Could it be true? If not, then why did God create such a vast universe?
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Jump-Start Your Job Search

Need a job? What steps can you take to get one?
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Alternative Entertainment 101

So what are you going to do Saturday night? Another DVD? Another movie? Time to think outside the block, buster!
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A Thousand Words Are Worth a Picture

Religious movies have entertained millions over the years. But in the end, are they of value? Is the Book better than the movie?
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Are You Dying to Smoke?

What effect does the use of tobacco in movies have on viewers? The answer is . . .
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Dethroning the Media Gods

Consider how the mass media conditions your mind—and what you can do about it.
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How to Choose a Good Movie

Almost everyone enjoys seeing a movie on occasion. But how does it affect you? More importantly, how do you decide which ones to see?
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Resistance Is Not Futile!

When media producers' worldviews don't include God and His standards of behavior, what kind of influence do you think their movies will have?
Magazine Issue

Vertical Thought: April - June 2006

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What Do You Know About Credit?

Take the following quiz to learn some surprising things about credit cards and their use in the United States.
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Credit vs. Debt: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Young people need to know how to use credit effectively. Many don't and pay a steep price to learn. Read this for some important advice about your money.
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Movies and the Culture Wars

A look back tells us clearly where today's movies are headed. Are they morphing—shape shifting—your values?
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In the Principal's Office: Secrets of Success

Vertical Thought discusses the pathway to a positive high school and college experience with Dan Salcedo, principal of Santa Ana High School in Santa Ana, California.
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Paying for College Without Losing an Arm or a Leg

If your way is paid, you've got no worries. But if you're like most students, you'll find higher education will have a big impact on your finances. Here are some tips to help keep this cost under control.
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Get Smart About Education

"Why do they make me learn all this dumb stuff? I never learn anything important at school!" Have you ever felt that way? Is your education out of your control? What if there were fun and interesting ways to discover...
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Christian Through College

Many young people have successfully retained their Christian beliefs while obtaining a degree. Here's how.
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Question Whose Authority?

Questioning authority has been a human activity for a long time. But have you ever wondered just whose authority should be questioned?