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Vertical Thought: October - December 2006

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Four young men sitting outdoors in the mountains

The Friendship Formula

  • by Vertical Thought
How do you make friends? How do you keep friends? Is there a formula or technique for fostering good friendships? Here are some timeless biblical principles that work.
two women smiling and lying on the grass beside one another

Changez Vos Amis! (Change Your Friends!)

  • by Randy Stiver
They say that diamonds are forever. Aren't friends the same? Is there ever a time when a young Christian should forsake his or her friends and make new ones?
a woman looking at the sunset in the distant hills

The Loneliness Trap

  • by Vertical Thought
While loneliness is a common experience, it is also an opportunity for growth and deeper connection.
a woman's hand holding up a red paper heart

Infatuation or Love?

  • by Vertical Thought
What is love, and what is infatuation? Do you think you know? Before you assume you're in love, you should be sure you know what it is!
a wrong way sign on a post with green trees and buildings in the background

Friends Don't Let Friends...

  • by Vertical Thought
When it comes to friendships, most people think they just happen. But are there any responsibilities in being a friend? Just what is expected of a true friend?
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two women seated across from one another with one pointing a finger and the other teary-eyed

Friendship Gone Wrong

  • by Vertical Thought
No one likes to think about friendships that come to an end, but sometimes this is the necessary course of action. Here are some points to consider when you face this decision.

The One-Person Difference

  • by R. J'Non Whitlark
Locked in my own insecure world, I was without a friend. All that changed when Davina reappeared and I learned a powerful lesson.
A woman seated with an open laptop and a backpack on the desk in front of her

"You Know What to Do"

  • by Larissa Patton
The transition from being a child living at home to an adult out on your own is an exciting and challenging experience—especially when it comes to jobs. Here's how it worked for me.
A young man walking in a school hallway

When You're in the Pressure Cooker

  • by Scarlet Ellis
Some stages of life seem to test our Christianity more than others. What can you do as a young person to resist negative influences?
a woodpecker sitting on the branch of a tree

Pecking Holes in Evolution

  • by Mario Seiglie
Evolutionists have a hard time explaining how the woodpecker's magnificent features all evolved at just the right time so the bird could survive.
three young men and two young women walking on a city sidewalk

You Can Pick Your Friends

  • by Randy Stiver
You must take seriously the personal responsibility of choosing the right friends. The good news is that with these guidelines, you can pick them!
a fountain pen, bottle of ink, blank page, envelope and rose on a table

The Lost Art of R.S.V.P.

  • by Amanda Stiver
As a way to help make your friendships last, put into practice this important aspect of etiquette.
Two young women sitting outside on a bench and writing in notebooks

Duties of a Friend

  • by Vertical Thought
Do you know your responsibilities as a friend? Keep reading and find out how you can be a responsible friend!
several hands extended to one another in a group

A Model Friendship

  • by Vertical Thought
Do you have a really good friend? If not, would you like to? Almost everyone wants to have a close friend, yet for some this goal seems unattainable. Many simply haven't been taught how to make and keep good friends.