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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When Canes and Wheelchairs Will Be Museum Pieces

Will there ever be a time when there will be no more disabilities? The answer is, Yes!
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A World With Just a Pillow

Jesus spoke often of a Kingdom coming to earth that will bring peace and harmony.
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Grading on a Curve: The Danger of Comparison

Though many people consider the Ten Commandments just a restrictive list of "don'ts," actually God's commandments are always for our benefit.
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Is There Truth Out There?

Political smear campaigns, product marketing campaigns, and propaganda techniques all mask the truth. Fight them and learn the truth!
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Speaking of Family...

"Boys, I want you to go do those chores right now." "Oh no," I thought to myself. "There goes my little sister again—imitating Mom talking to my brother and me."
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How to Live the Best Life Possible

How can you get the most out of this life, which you can only spend once?
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The Power of the Earth

So, if one relatively modest volcano can cause so much disruption to international travel, what potential does the rest of the earth have?
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Vertical Thought: July - September 2010

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They Are Gone

Does fear really do any good, though? Some say that it's impossible to live without it. It's an unavoidable aspect of life, isn't it?
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How Do Bones Grow?

I don't know how God made it so that our baby could grow over 300 bones, and all the other working parts it needs—but I'm sure glad He did!
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A Spoonful of Sugar?

How do we face the obstacles that inevitably present themselves in our lives—a difficult class, losing a job, an illness, maybe financial difficulties? Do they beat us down or do we choose the attitude we take toward them?
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The Elusiveness of Time

If we want more time, we must plan for the time we have.
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Exams: Pass or Fail?

We can ace the tests that God gives us. We may stumble every now and then since none of us are perfect, but God allows us retake some of our exams. All we have to do is study for these...
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Freedom and Basic Gratitude

Now is the time to show basic gratitude for the many freedoms we still enjoy in whatever part of the planet we call home.
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Can You Identify?

How do your actions identify you? Do they identify you as a follower of Christ?
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3-Ws

I've discovered that there are three other Ws that we all need to consider: Watch, weep, warn.
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God's Feasts Answer the Big Questions - Part 1

Just as teachers prepare lesson plans for their students, God, through His feasts, provides a lesson plan for humanity.
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Coping with Cliques

No one likes to be excluded, but it happens often in our society. Here is valuable information to help you know how to respond to the problem of cliques.
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Answers from Genesis - Part 8

Here are more frequently asked questions about Genesis, the book of origins.
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Serving in the Middle East

God's intent is to have His people live what they believe and not merely preach it.