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Some teenagers in America are in such desperate need for food that they are doing sex work in exchange for food, according to a new study from Feeding America and the Urban Institute.

A shooting at a Florida nightclub where teens were attending a party has resulted in two deaths and as many as 17 people being injured.

The Miss Teen USA pageant administration just announced that it would be retiring the swimsuit competition.

New study shows the pitfalls of condom distribution in high schools.

Modern movies can often be truly amazing things. Thanks to the combined efforts of CGI and digital animation, audiences can now watch all sorts of adventures in epic, pixelated glory.

But for all the style these movies have acquired, many have lost substance. Older films may not have had the same sparkle as they do now, but they did have powerful stories and profound messages that inspired their viewers.

If you're a Christian parent or youth leader, here are ten classic films that will help your teenager build faith rather than tearing it and them down.

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"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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Josh McDowell, prominent apologist and author of best-selling books such as “Evidence That Demands a Verdict,” says, “Porn is probably the greatest threat to the church in its existence.”

With all the craziness happening on university campuses, how do we prepare future collegians before they get there?

Last year Ministry Today named Teen Mania one of the most influential ministries of the 21st century. Now, 18 months later, the organization appears to be dead.

"A fond tribute to WWJD bracelets, side hugs and kissing dating goodbye.”