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The 9 Most Dangerous Apps for Kids

The 9 Most Dangerous Apps for Kids

"The bad guy’s not just at the bus stop anymore. He has entrance right into your kid’s bedroom and hand-held cellphone device." Sexual predators can target your children even when your child is in the room down the hall. And sexual predators aren’t the only problem. Cyber-bullying and exposures to sexually inappropriate content are additional concerns. Not everything in the app store is truly a helpful tool for the end user, unfortunately.

New apps are constantly being created, so it’s important to monitor what your child downloads. Mostly, it's important to know what each and every app does, whether it has any benefits, and where they can expose your children to danger. Our focus here isn't so much on the geocaching types of adventure apps (think Pokemon Go) where the dangers involve wandering without paying attention.

Mostly, we want to help parents become aware of the online tricks predators use. Here are some things to look for as you determine which apps you need to monitor, specifically the 9 most dangerous apps for kids today.

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March 30, 2016

7 Hymns For A Funeral Service

7 Hymns For A Funeral Service

Here are seven great hymns to use for a funeral service or a memorial service.

March 24, 2016

Story Behind The Song For 1GN’s Get Hype

Story Behind The Song For 1GN’s Get Hype

A lot has changed since 1 Girl Nation’s 2013 self titled album debut which was followed up by a Deluxe Karaoke Edition and a Christmas EP in 2014.

March 17, 2016

Newsboys Encourage You to Stand Firm in Your Faith

Newsboys Encourage You to Stand Firm in Your Faith

The Newsboys have been sharing their faith through music for over twenty years. It seems that just when they get good they keep getting better.

March 16, 2016

7 Favorite Hymns For An Easter Service

7 Favorite Hymns For An Easter Service

Here are seven great hymns for an Easter Service.  

March 14, 2016

What Does The Bible Say About Dating Or Courting?

What Does The Bible Say About Dating Or Courting?

What does the Bible say about dating, courting, and engagement?  

March 10, 2016

6 Awesome Hymns About The Cross

6 Awesome Hymns About The Cross

Here are six powerful hymns about the cross.  

March 07, 2016

What Does The Bible Say Satan Looks Like?

What Does The Bible Say Satan Looks Like?

Does the Bible describe what Satan looks like?   

March 05, 2016

7 Bible Quotes For Married Couples To Study

7 Bible Quotes For Married Couples To Study

Here are seven Bible quotes that couples can study in the hopes that their marriage will be strengthened. 

February 29, 2016

How Does The Bible Define Worship?

How Does The Bible Define Worship?

How does the Bible define worship?  Do churches have biblical worship today?

February 25, 2016

Today's Devotional

A Prayer for Navigating Financial Struggles with Faith - Your Daily Prayer - October 22

My prayer today is that you will trust God even in the midst of financial strain. May we be reminded that God can provide all that we need and that we can trust Him, even in our finances.

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