by Randy Stiver
"Why do people—young adults included—seek addiction to booze, "illegal" drugs or publicly available painkillers? What's the deal? Is life so miserable, so pointless, so lacking in purpose, so totally vacant that drugs are one's only hope?"
by Dan Dowd
So, is marijuana a harmless drug or a gateway to all kinds of trouble?
by Randy Stiver
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!
by Keri Sanders
Our society is losing outgoing concern for others. It's all about me and what I can get. People tear down others to make themselves look better.
by David Treybig
There is no doubt that music is a powerful and enjoyable medium, but is it always beneficial for us? That depends.
by Corbin Rose
Everybody these days chooses their own standards to live by, but only the Bible contains the true way of life.
by David Treybig
If you've ever hiked or driven through the mountains, you've probably come to a spot providing a good vantage point from which to see your surroundings. Here you're afforded a panoramic view of where you've been and where you're going....
by Jeremy Lallier
In this first article of “God’s Word Online,” we take a look at the many online resources available on the UCG members’ Web site, http://members.ucg.org.
by Daniel Macaraeg
"To build an authentic, real relationship with God, we have to seek Him off-line."
by Brett Washington, Sharon Treybig Babcock
Knowing that many of our readers are trying to decide what careers to embark upon, Vertical Thought asked for suggestions from those who have recently found jobs about how they decided on a career or got the job. Here is some information...
by Vertical Thought
Take the following quiz to learn some surprising things about credit cards and their use in the United States.
by Vertical Thought
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