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July-September 2008
In this issue of Vertical Thought July - September 2008

IconEditorial: Untangling the Web
The Internet is a highly public forum. What we post has the potential to be viewed by anyone with Internet access.

IconFacebook & MySpace
A Young Christian's Guide to Using Social Network Sites.

IconThe Good and Bad of Gaming
Computer games are a waste of time! They are violent and ruin relationships. No, computer games are good! They help develop hand-eye coordination and online games help build relationships with others. Who's right?

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Family-Friendly Games Make a Comeback

IconTrumpets, Trumpets Everywhere
The reverberating echo of a distant trumpet stirs deep emotions and moves us to conviction and action. What does the Bible say about this instrument?

IconSamson: Accomplishing God's Purpose—the Hard Way
Some find it perplexing that this man with all his faults is among the faithful of Hebrews 11 who are awaiting God's Kingdom. What did he do to deserve this distinction? What can we learn from his life?

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Who Were the Philistines?

IconWho Is a Christian?
God's Word is quite clear that one cannot just decide to be a Christian, one has to be invited!

IconBeing Christian in Nigeria
In Nigeria it is extremely difficult for young people to become independent and able to live on their own.

IconSituation Ethics = Pig + Lipstick
Would you ever kiss a pig? What if the pig were wearing lipstick? From a distance it might look a little better. But when you got closer, you'd find the same dirty, smelly pig. Situation ethics is just another way of rejecting God's law. By dressing it up with concepts like love and consideration, some try to make it look better--like putting lipstick on a pig

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The Founder of the Situation Ethics Movement

IconAnswers from Genesis - Part 1
Understanding how God made things in the beginning can help us understand things now.

IconA Moving Experience
How can we minimize the stress and maximize our friendships when we move?

IconIn the News...
News of interest to teens and young adults from a biblical perspective.



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