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. 

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...
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Is the Kingdom Within You?

Many people believe Jesus Christ taught that the Kingdom of God is something that exists only in the hearts and minds of believers.
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Is the Church the Kingdom?

Some think the Church is the Kingdom of God.
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The Biggest News Story in History: CHRIST RETURNS!

Jesus Christ will return - the who, what, when, where, why and how.
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Commentaries From Our Website

Our Vertical Thought website regularly publishes commentaries on current topics from young adults in God’s Church that are relevant to the lives of young people today. Here’s a sampling.
Your Invitation to Believe the Gospel
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Your Invitation to Believe the Gospel

When Jesus talked about the gospel, He meant good news for you. He invites you to not only enjoy the world’s best news yourself, but to help spread it!
The Most Misunderstood Message
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The Most Misunderstood Message

Why was the Messiah's gospel message twisted, ignored and largely forgotten?
Why Vertical Thought?
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Vantage Point: Why Vertical Thought?

Remember when you were 8 years old? Life stretched out before you as an endless adventure. Seems like a long time ago, doesn't it? Vertical Thought will soon turn 8—and it's been a great adventure!
Magazine Issue

Vertical Thought: April - June 2011