1. From Profanity to Praise - The Third Commandment focuses on showing respect. It addresses the way we communicate our feelings about God to others and to Him.

1. St. Valentine, Cupid and Jesus Christ - Its customs appear harmless, but is Valentine's Day really a Christian holiday? What are its origins? Could this seemingly innocent celebration promote unbiblical teachings?

1. St. Valentine, Cupid and Jesus Christ - Its customs appear harmless, but is Valentine's Day really a Christian holiday? What are its origins? Could this seemingly innocent celebration promote unbiblical teachings?

1. Before You Ask Someone to Be Your Valentine... - Millions send Valentine’s Day cards to express their affection for someone special. But how did this holiday originate? And does Valentine’s Day represent what true love is all about?

1. Seeing It With Your Own Eyes - God speed the day when He says to all the bones, "Live!"

1. Seeing It With Your Own Eyes - God speed the day when He says to all the bones, "Live!"

1. Teaching Youth Religious Values - Secular society has largely abandoned instructing children in religious values, with devastating consequences for individuals and familes. What does the Bible say about passing values from generation to generation? And what are your responsibilities as a parent?
2. Right Values: Light in an Age of Confusion - As the 20th century draws to a close, many wonder what happened to the values that brought us through a tumultuous century - and worry about what lies ahead.
3. The Erosion of Our Moral Ozone - Michael Josephson, founder and president of the Josephson Institute of Ethics and a founder of the Character Counts Coalition, describes the devastating erosion of moral values and its tragic consequences.
4. The Visionary Insight of J.B. Priestley - In the book Literature and Western, J.B. Priestley considers the problems of the human condition and how we must face them. A brief excursion into his remarkable insight can yield us lasting benefit.
5. Bringing Up a Moral Child - Is proper childrearing a lost cause? What pressures do parents face,and where can they find help is bringing up children with proper moral values?
6. What Is Your Children's Future? - Is the furture of our children left to chance and circumstance? Their future is in your hands more than you think.
7. Wrestling With God: A Political and Moral Dilemma - The founding father envisioned a nation rooted in biblical values. What lies ahead if its roots are destroyed?
8. Values Turned Upside Down in a Generation's Time - A major movement is underway to redefine "family". A militant secularism prevails in our society today.
9. America's Values War - The war on terrorism, uncertainty, in the economy, worries over unemployment. In recent months, people have begun to reconsider some of the values they thought archaic not that long ago-values like courage and personal sacrifice for the good of others.
10. Will the Family Survive? - The family definitely needs help. The overwhelming pressures against it seem insurmountable. The family is surrounded and beleaguered on all fronts, from media to finances to school and finally by the subtle undermining of culture. Can these influences be counteracted?
11. You Can Win the War Against the Family - Modern pop culture is robbing children of their innocence while undermining their character growth by addicting them to random violence, filthy language and explicit sex. In spite of this subtle brainwashing, you can still win the war being waged against your family.
12. Christian Values Under Attack - Will you be leaving home for college this fall? If so, your Christianity is sure to be tested. Read this article for advice on how to remain strong.
13. For Such a Time As Now - What is the difference between the holy and the profane? In one sense the things that are holy are those matters which stand the test of time, because they are godly in nature.
14. What's It Worth to You? - A story of valor and courage makes us think about what is actually important.
15. British Values Under Serious Threat - According to one recent poll, "Nine out of ten people [in the United Kingdom] believe that the social fabric of Britain is under threat because of family breakdown and rising crime" (The Daily Mail). Britain is following the same tragic path as all other Western nations. Basic values and standards are gradually being subverted on many levels. What can be done about it?
16. Are You Up for the Challenge? - Life's greatest challenges are in everyday decisions! Learning to choose wisely and learning from your experiences can prepare you for a rewarding future!
17. When Is Enough...Enough? - Continuing to ignore the fundamental laws of God creates a state of unrighteousness for which God will demand an accounting. God is a God of judgment. At some point He will say, "Enough is enough!"
18. What Should You Do Now? - If you believe God exists and the Bible is His Word, are you shaping your own life according to that knowledge? Have you asked yourself: Where is my life going? Am I a part of the solution to this world's problems? Or am I a part of the problems?

1. 10 Practical Ways to Teach Your Children Right Values - Most parents recognize the need for their children to have right values. But how do you teach them? Here are practical pointers parents can use to instill those standards, starting today!

1. How Can You Counter a Degenerating Culture? - You are probably disturbed by many of the values of the culture around you - and with good reason. How can we counter the degrading influence of much of popular culture?

1. An Angel of Light? - if you were to meet the devil, you would find him attractive, engaging and persuasive. Though he is really the prince of darkness, Satan successfully presents himself as "an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14).

1. Governments Legislating Morality - Does the freedom of Western democracy license people to choose their own morality? Or can government legislate it? Actually, neither is true!
2. Nov. 2 -- A Sobering Lesson for Us All - Election Day in the United States was a day of great significance around the world, but not just because of the election results.

1. Of Time and the River of Life - A universal theme and aspiration of all peoples has been a burning desire to know who we are and why we were born.

1. In Brief...World News Review - A brief overview of world events. January 2001.

1. Coming: International Control of Jerusalem? - The struggle for the Holy City and the divisive issue of Jerusalem's status still awaits a resolution. Will the Vatican eventually offer its services to bring a peace settlement?

1. World News Review - World news - March 2000

1. AIDS: How a Killer Plague Can Be Stopped - The AIDS epidemic is increasing and continues to threaten more millions of lives. Yet, tragically, we ignore the only real solution to this deadly plague.

1. World News Review - World news - July 1999
2. World News Review - World news review - Sept 2006.
3. Venezuela - Six More Years of Chavez - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won reelection Dec. 3 to another six-year term. Should the world take him seriously? Should the United States be concerned about his rhetoric? Yes!
4. World News and Trends - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan. 2008

1. When Will Mankind Find Peace? - Some 80 years removed from the horror of his youth, an old soldier turns his thoughts to peaceful pursuits. His story echoes an unrealized hope of mankind.

1. Will Enlargement of the European Union Ensure Peace? - Many Europeans tend to link European unity with peace.

1. "Civil Unions": The Genesis of Untold Controversy - Canada, the European Union and the small state of Vermont have all introduced laws that seek to rewrite social mores and customs about marriage. Some believe the proposed revisions correct wrongs and promote justice; but, to the contrary, they will engender controversy without end.

1. The Palace of Versailles -- Again at the Center of World Events - Few news sources are reporting the growing rift between France and Germany on the one side and the United States, Britain and their allies on the other in a potential Middle East war. World News and Prophecy looks beyond the obvious, with the help of Bible prophecy to bring you unique perspective and clear understanding. You need to comprehend the forces shaping our world.

1. A New Magazine Is Born - Vertical Thought: a magazine of understanding for tomorrow's leaders makes its debut as a new magazine for young people.
2. Letters From Our Readers - Letters from readers of Vertical Thought, April 2007

1. Special Announcement - Youth United becomes new printed magazine: Vertical Thought

1. God, Science and the Bible - News from the world of science about God and the Bible.

1. Will America Run Away From Iraq? - Does America have the will to endure a protracted conflict in the Middle East? Or will it follow its pattern of withdrawing in the face of determined resistance from both inside and outside the country?

1. Today's Toys: Child's Play or Something Else? - It maybe time to take another look at your children's toys.
2. Youth Violence: Who's to Blame? - What's behind the frightening epidemic of youth violence? The prophet Isaiah envisioned a time when children would oppress their elders. Are we living in those days?
3. Armageddon and Divine Intervention - God will intervene to stop humanity from destroying itself.
4. Coming Calamities: Does God Offer Protection? - Where will you be when terror strikes the nations? Does God offer safety for anyone? Will He care about you when your fellow man doesn't?
5. Choosing Movies and Music: What's Going Into Your Mind? - Young people just want to have fun. But how should one decide what music to listen to and which movies to see?
6. Why Do People Hate Us So Much? - There is much hatred and resentment directed toward the United States throughout the world, not just in the Middle East. One scripture helps us to understand why the problem has worsened in recent decades: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people"
7. Shocking Levels of Violence in Personal Relationships - Statistics gathered on domestic violence against women should shock us.
8. And The World Was Filled With Violence - "The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence."
9. Do You See the Canaries? - Canaries were once used to warn miners of toxic gas in underground mines. There is a lesson for our cultures. Can you see the "canaries" warning us about a toxic society?

1. News for Youth - Video Violence Affects the Brain; Teens Try Real Cases; New Way to Prepare for the SAT; Teen Pregnancy: Behind the Stats

1. A Front-Row Seat for Suffering - Repeated exposure to violence - real and feigned - in news and entertainment hardens us to the real suffering of others.

1. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - May/Jun 2001 - A brief synopsis of world events. May/June 2001

1. Going After the Good Stuff - Are you going to buy an expensive Sony Playstation? Would you believe a good book can be far more valuable? Benjamin Franklin said, "The great part of the miseries of mankind are brought upon them by false estimates they have made of the value of things."

1. Going After the Good Stuff - Are you going to buy an expensive Sony Playstation? Would you believe a good book can be far more valuable? Benjamin Franklin said, "The great part of the miseries of mankind are brought upon them by false estimates they have made of the value of things."

1. World News and Trends - Jul/Aug 2005 - An overview of conditions around the world. July 2005

1. Virginity: Is It Worth It? - Many people mistakenly think everyone is having sex before marriage, but the facts show otherwise -- with good cause.
2. Virginity -- Is It Worth It? - Many people mistakenly think everyone is having sex before marriage, but the facts show otherwise -- with good cause.

1. Could It Happen Again? - Could conditions soon be ripe for disease epidemics?

1. What Is True Leadership? - Which ingredients make an effective leader? And what makes some leaders take tragic courses for themselves and their fellowmen?
2. The Godly Gift of "Forever Eyes" - "Forever eyes" see the vision that Paul so vividly describes -- the Kingdom of God.

1. The Sinai Covenant and the 'Voice of the Lord' - The Sinai Covenant was not limited just to the instructions given at Mt. Sinai. The Israelites' agreement to obey the voice of the Lord included obeying instructions given through Moses long after they left Mt. Sinai.

1. Will Civilization End in Global Cataclysm? - God will finally intervene and at last establish an everlasting Kingdom of peace and safety, but only after mankind has learned through painful experience that it's not wise to live in ways that, in effect, thumb one's nose at our Creator.
2. Krakatoa -- Preparing for the Future? - Just over 120 years ago, a terrible catastrophe occurred that can help us fathom end-time warnings.

1. World News Review - World news - Nov 1998

1. The Greatest Humanitarian Cause - Do you have trouble with prayer? How should we pray? For what should we pray? What lessons should we learn from prayer? Let's consider Christ's lesson on the subject.

1. Why I Serve at United Youth Camps - Each year around 400 staff positions at United Youth Camps are filled by volunteers, including many young adults. United Youth Camps owe them a debt of gratitude for their willing service. Here are a few responses from young adults to the question of why they take the time off from work or classes and volunteer their time to serve at camp.

1. The Spirit World's Dangerous Dark Side - Strange practices and religions such as Wicca, Santeria, voodoo and channeling are growing in popularity. What's behind them? Are such things harmless, or is there more to them than meets the eye?

1. Dirty Talk -- Does God Care? - Profanity and cussing are rampant. You hear it everywhere. Some say it doesn't really matter how we talk. Learn what God says about this important subject.

1. Are There Mistakes in the King James Version? - Although the original texts of the Bible were inspired by God and are without error, the same cannot be said for later copies of the texts or translations made from them. Translators are human, and many have allowed their own religious biases to influence their work.

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