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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What Place Is Safe?

How can you be safe in a world of violence?
A Life Without Regrets?
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A Life Without Regrets?

Most of us have some regrets. Some of these affect only us; some affect family, friends and others. Here is how you can minimize them in your own life.
Porn Causes Brain Damage
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Porn Causes Brain Damage

In today's culture, porn is not going away. You can avoid the damage this sin causes.
WIIFM - What's In It For Me
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WIIFM - What's In It For Me

It sounds like it could be a local radio station, but WIIFM is actually the acronym for a question many people are asking today.
Money Management 101
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Money Management 101

In a tough economy, managing your personal finances is more important than ever. Here are some tips for saving and spending your hard-earned cash.
Is the Bible Still Relevant In the 21st Century?
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Is the Bible Still Relevant In the 21st Century?

In this modern world, is this old, old book worth reading?
Your Bible Is 400 Years Old
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Your Bible Is 400 Years Old

The King James Version, or Authorized Version, of the Bible was completed in 1611. Even if you have a more modern English version, it owes a great deal to this groundbreaking translation.
Magazine Issue

Vertical Thought: January - March 2011

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WikiLeaks and Nosy Beaks

God has provided us with answers to life's questions. The answers can be found in the Bible!
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Unplugged: Taming Technology

Keep technology appropriate to its place. Don't let it grow out of proportion or obscure your vital lines of communication with God.
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A (Forgotten) Word to the Wise

Why has the word sin fallen into a group of forgotten words that we rarely hear? The answer is very simply that society has chosen to ignore its meaning and importance.
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Tomorrow Is Another Day

Perhaps our Creator made us to need sleep every night so that we would have that many opportunities to be forgiven and start over again.
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Pawn Star Christians

Would we recognize that treasure in the field or the pearl of great price? Or do we place too much value on the wrong things?
Giving Sight to the Blind
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Giving Sight to the Blind

Coming is a day when every member of the human race will be made whole and given a chance to know the God who loves them.
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The Call of Destiny

Are you destined for something? Anything?
Life on Campus: Finding Good Mentors
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Life on Campus: Finding Good Mentors

Is there anyone we, as Christians, can look to as a mentor on a college campus? And if so, what can we expect from the mentoring relationship
Life's Choices
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Life's Choices

From the time we are small children and throughout our adult lives, we have to make choices that affect the rest of our lives. As we grow older, those choices become more complicated and difficult—and the consequences more serious.
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Show Yourself Friendly

A man who has friends must himself be friendly (Proverbs 18:24).
Honor Your Parents: Why and How?
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Honoring Your Parents: Why and How?

No doubt you have heard of the commandment to "honor your father and your mother." But what does that really mean on a day-to-day basis? Why is it so important? How can we honor our parents in the world today?
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Pointers for a Successful Start-Up

Having a good plan helps you determine new opportunities while staying on target to reach the goals of the business.