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. 

Magazine Issue

Vertical Thought: October - December 2011

What Does It Take to Be a Real Man?
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What Does It Take to Be a Real Man?

What's a "real" man? Could you pick him out if you saw him walking down the street? And how can you be one?
Me, Us, Them: My Journey to Wife and Motherhood
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Me, Us, Them: My Journey to Wife and Motherhood

Marriage and family brings broadened perspective.
Lingua Franca: A Lesson in Language
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Lingua Franca: A Lesson in Language

Learning another language is hard but worth the effort, helping to build bridges across cultural divides.
The Teacher
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The Teacher

Have you ever had an instructor who was so involved and encouraging that she was willing to give up her personal spare time to help and serve her students?
Students in a classroom.
Article

Five Qualities of Successful Students

Tired of feeling behind where you ought to be in school? It's time to take action.
Men of Valor: King David and Winston Churchill
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Men of Valor: King David and Winston Churchill

The Bible and more recent history offer lessons of courageous and wise leadership.
Take a Vacation from the World - summer camp
Article

Take a Vacation from the World - Part 2

Soaking up the world of summer camp!
Take a Vacation from the World
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Take a Vacation from the World - Part 1

Learn how God provides spiritually oriented time off for you and your family.
God's Got a Plan
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God's Got a Plan

At 15, I realized that human society had long been heading cluelessly to its demise. But I also learned then that God has a great plan to raise human beings out of our problems and lead us to an incredible...
What's Shakin' Terra Firma?
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What's Shakin' Terra Firma?

When the ground beneath your feet begins to tremble, it can be terribly unsettling, especially with lives in jeopardy. Why do we live in a world of earthquakes - and will we always?
Vantage Point: The Supernatural and Disasters
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Vantage Point: The Supernatural and Disasters

Unfortunately, most of humankind have ignored or outright rejected God's way of living and are now beginning to suffer a new and frightful round of consequences.
Magazine Issue

Vertical Thought: July - September 2011

Student Voices: Connecting Across Lines of Faith
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Student Voices: Connecting Across Lines of Faith

Here's what other students and recent college graduates had to say when asked, "How do/did you connect with others and discuss your faith on campus?"
Life on Campus: Religious Debate vs. Dialogue
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Life on Campus: Religious Debate vs. Dialogue

As followers of Jesus we are called to live our faith as an example to others, not engage in fruitless debates with people who may not even listen to us.
One Leaf of Grass
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One Leaf of Grass

Fascination with a single blade of grass led to contemplating the wonder of it all.
Why Did God Create Tobacco?
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Why Did God Create Tobacco?

Is there a positive reason for God to have created a plant that causes so much death?
What Your Clothes Say About You!
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What Your Clothes Say About You!

What practical steps can you take to achieve an attractive, modest personal style?
What Will Those Converted Today Do in The Millennium?
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What Will Those Converted Today Do in The Millennium?

Jesus Christ wants you to work with Him in serving people in His Kingdom! What will He have you do?
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The Kingdom of God Is Real

Jesus Christ's good news about the Kingdom of God is about a real future kingdom on this earth. If it weren't, why would the Bible say...