American veterans deserve daily thanks for the sacrifices they have made to keep the United States safe and free, so it can be very gut-wrenching when their VA benefits get held up. Thankfully, people like Paul Lawrence are here to help! Paul is the author of the how-to guide Veterans Benefits for You: Get What You Deserve. As a veteran himself and someone who served in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Paul knows the ins and outs of how American heroes can get the benefits they deserve. He explains some of the simple ways vets can submit claims and even utilize the G.I. Bill to further their career opportunities after being honorably discharged.

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Call the Homeless Veteran Hotline if you see a vet on the street in need: 1-877-424-3838

The G.I. Bill can be used for more than a simple B.A. degree; it can be applied in a variety of educational and technical ways

You are never too old to take advantage of VA benefits if you have honorably served in the U.S. military

Getting the benefits you need is about being prepared with the most documentation possible and understanding the system

Supreme Court Case

Some Christians are taught that God's promises to Israel are cancelled... But that's not what Paul say...

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Only a third of American children today believe in God. Anxiety, suicide, and depression are at all-time highs among teens and tweens, primarily because of the horrible content they are being exposed to online. This is a problem that Brent Dusing is passionate about addressing, and as a solution, he developed TruPlay. TruPlay is an innovative gaming suite that provides kids with a clean, high-quality gaming experience loaded with plenty of fun and Biblical lessons. Kids are spending over 50 hours a week on video games, so why not give them something to play that provides various uplifting moral lessons to help them develop a Godly character? TruPlay is a safe, Christian alternative to today’s gory and godless video game market.

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There are no ads or murky chat rooms included with a TruPlay subscription - it’s safe and clean

If you’re concerned about toxic media being fed to your kids, support a Biblical-based gaming platform - TruPlay - and subscribe today

Less than half of Americans go to church - the lowest level of church attendance since the 1940s

TruPlay currently reaches more than seven million gamers

Much of anime is full of alarming and inappropriate content for kids, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad. Daniel Maritz is a preacher and speaker who points out that when it comes to anime, you have to practice discernment to differentiate between the good, the bad, and the ugly. Daniel lives in South Africa, and as a former model who spent a lot of time in Asia, he knows a great deal about the storylines and content stowed away in kids’ favorite anime shows. He was convicted to give his life to Christ after the tragic death of his brother - the second brother he had lost in just two decades. Today Daniel is preaching the word and enlightening concerned parents about what to watch out for in children’s anime programs.

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Anime is hugely popular among young people not only in Asia, but around the globe

A lot of anime is very dangerous and unsuitable for kids to watch

Children do not have the discernment when watching anime to be able to tell the difference between problematic content and safe content

Harmful ideas are influencing kids today through two platforms: education and entertainment

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

The online world holds many dangers for kids today, and nobody is more aware of just how potent these dangers are than Titania Jordan. Titania is the Parenting Officer of BARK Technologies, an online technology app and software that gives parents the ability to monitor their kids’ online activity across all devices. Titania talks about the dangers of anime and digital media, and how parents can take comprehensive steps to protect their little ones’ minds from being exposed to inappropriate content on the Internet. She explains, “All anime shows are cartoons, but not all cartoons are anime.” Don’t assume that an anime cartoon is safe for kids. They usually are not. Don’t let your kids have unmonitored access to digital media.

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In Japan, animated shows are made for all ages, so much of their “cartoon” content is geared for adults

You cannot trust other companies to filter content for your kids, parents need to understand the landscape that they are accessing

There IS safe art out there, you just need to find it and be vigilant about allowing positive content in your home

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