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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Sex, Dating and You!

Misunderstandings about God's instructions are contributing to some tragic heartaches. Learn how you can enjoy life to the fullest—God's way.
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Learning About the Opposite Sex

From our earliest days, most of us have an interesting learning curve when it comes to understanding the opposite sex. As infants we're clueless. Then we discover other people in our world—some of whom are boys and others are girls...
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What Is Fun?

Everyone, it seems, has a different definition of fun. If you are trying to live a godly life, how can you determine what is appropriate? How should you define "fun"?
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Born to Succeed!

When loneliness and depression beat you down, remember, there is Someone to help you up. Don't accept the label "loser," because you were born to succeed!
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To Narc or Not to Narc?

No one likes to be a tattletale or rat on someone unnecessarily. How can a young person know when to divulge information to the proper authorities?
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The Value of Student-Teacher Relationships

"Faculty are supposed to make the sparks fly intellectually, and from time to time, we're supposed to make lightning strike."—Ross Thomas
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Rise Above Peer Pressure

Pressure to conform is especially powerful when we are young. How does peer pressure work and how can we master it?
Choosing Your Friends
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Choosing Your Friends

Learn the value of true friendship by being a good friend. "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity" (Proverbs 17:17).
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Your Greatest Asset

The ability to make, evaluate and sustain relationships has never been so critically needed. Proper relationships with siblings, relationships with friends, relationships with teachers and, most importantly, relationships with God are vital to happy, fulfilled lives.
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Going After the Good Stuff

Are you going to buy an expensive Sony Playstation? Would you believe a good book can be far more valuable? Benjamin Franklin said, "The great part of the miseries of mankind are brought upon them by false estimates they have...
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A Revealing Look at Modesty

Does it really make any difference whether we are modest or not? Surprisingly to many, God's Word does give us guidelines on this important subject that work in the 21st century.
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What Is SUCCESS to You?

He Who Dies With the Most Toys--WINS! Do you define happiness by "things"?
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Darwinism in the Classroom

When you believe God created the heavens and earth, what strategies can you use when confronted with Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
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Careers in the New Millenium

What trends will shape your future world of work? What can you do to prepare for the right career for you?
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"Sometimes You Have to Break the Rules"?

Deep down inside everyone likes to break rules. But is doing so really in our best interest?
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A World in Need of Hope

Many people are searching for real hope in this life, but cannot seem to find it.
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