ImagineFX

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LOCATION: England MEDIA: Photoshop WEB: www.artstation.com/alexandracurte “I’ve been painting my whole life and the fantasy genre is my favourite,” says Alexandra. “I’ve always loved fairy tales and all things magic and folklore, which can be found i

60 Days of Prayer

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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.” MATTHEW 8:10 (NIV) DURING THIS SPECIAL time of Advent, reflect on the qualities of selflessness, humi

60 Days of Prayer

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I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord; therefore I obey your instructions. PSALM 119:55 (NLT) A PERFECT WAY to calm your mind is to focus on God. Write down a few favorite Bible verses that help you think about who God really is. Quiet your mind

WHO

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In 1889, Victorian impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte opened London’s first luxury hotel. The Savoy allowed the rich to live like royalty, and nothing was too much trouble for the staff who waited on their pampered guests. The elite hotel, which still  

60 Days of Prayer

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Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand. PSALM 149:6 (KJV) THIS MOMENTOUS, ONE-OF-A-KIND year, with all the changes and challenges due to the pandemic, has an upside. It has helped us to grow—to accept the

Woman & Home

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There is hardly any fiction for adults about ballet, it’s mostly YA. This one is about a ballet dynasty set in 70s New York – a stunning book about a ballerina who moves to the suburbs after her career is over. It’s about how she comes to terms with

60 Days of Prayer

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The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. PSALM 121:5 (ESV) THE BIBLE IS filled with verses about shade, shelter and taking refuge in the Lord. When stresses in your life heat up, remember that Jesus is your shade. He prote

JOY Magazine

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See how many of these you can fill in before checking the answers on page 63. After you test yourself, try reading the questions aloud to a friend or family member and see how they do! 1. Name the angel who informed Zechariah and Elizabeth that th

60 Days of Prayer

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That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you. PHILIPPIANS 2:13 MSG NEED A BOOST of energy as we wind down from Christmas and wind up for the New Year? Turn to the Source of all energy—God! Keep a Bible nearby and open it to the Psalms. Be

60 Days of Prayer

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If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness. ISAIAH 58:10 (NIV) IN THE ABOVE verse, the prophet Isaiah describes the kind of service God favors. He values and uses

You South Africa

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1 In which country is the Taj Mahal? 2 Hans Christian Andersen is known for many popular tales, including The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Little Mermaid, and The Ugly Duckling. From which country is he? 3 How many hearts does a squid have? 4 For

Wanderlust

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Babies conceived under the lights will be lucky The Chinese and Japanese believe children conceived under the lights will be blessed with good fortune – and good looks. The lights ease the pain of childbirth …according to Icelandic folklore, th

Mornings with Jesus

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GOOD FRIENDS ARE LIKE YOUR favorite pairs of shoes. You love them all. However, some friends are suited to walk through hailstorms and rain, while other friends are only suited for sunshine and clear skies. Dee, Lynn, Katrina, and Yvette are good fri

AMERICAN THEATRE

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* Judith O. Rubin, Council Chair; Playwrights Horizons * Eve Alvord, Seattle Children’s Theatre Ralph Bryan, La Jolla Playhouse James Chosy, Guthrie Theater Bunni Copaken, Kansas City Repertory Theatre Sophie Cripe, South Coast Repertory Brad Edgerto

British Columbia History

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This is a monumental work—and for many people it’s impossible to conceive of how it would have come together. Can you tell us a bit about your process of research and writing? This was a book that took a long time, in some sense, for both of us it i

Country Life

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‘Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint’, at the British Museum, WC1, from May 17 (www.britishmuseum.org) The Royal Opera House re-opens to socially distanced audiences on May 17. Productions will include ballet Within the Golden Hour and Mo

POPSUGAR

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Each January, we look back at the most popular names of the previous year, but the truth is, the names up close to the top of the list don't change all that much year to year, even within the top 100. If you're an expectant parent who is truly open t

All About History

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Marcellus Sidetes, a physician born around the end of the 1st century CE in Asia Minor, wrote a medical poem that spanned 42 books. Nearly the entire corpus was lost, with only two fragments surviving. One fragment, preserved by Aetius of Amida, is c

Entertainment Weekly

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1 / Andrew Lloyd Webber megahit with no human characters 4 / Title greeting for Dolly 8 / Hippie musical 11 / Won both the Tony and Pulitzer in 1969: The Great White H____ 12 / Neil Simon’s first play, ____ Blow Your Horn 13 / Country in South Americ

AMERICAN THEATRE

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■ Atlanta’s Theatrical Outfit has named Matt Torney its new artistic director. Torney currently serves as associate artistic director at Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C., and will relocate to work with departing artistic director Tom Key and managi

Chicago Tribune

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GEOQUIZ: To which country would you travel to attend a kabuki theater? Answer: Japan. The dance-drama is noted for elaborate costumes and makeup. Visit Chicago Tribune at www.chicagotribune.com

Country Life

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This Islington stalwart has been furnishing homes with modern designer pieces since 1996 (274–275, Upper Street) :51 James Cochran's brilliant restaurant is offering Around the Cluck, a delivery service starring his signature buttermilk Jamaican je

Tribune Content Agency Opinions

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What if God were one of us? Singer Joan Osborne famously asked that question in 1995. In her Grammy-nominated hit, "One Of Us," she envisions the author of all creation as "a slob like one of us, just a stranger on a bus trying to make his way home."

Wanderlust

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You wouldn’t think flamenco and Morris dancing have much in common. The first is sultry and passionate; the second, well, isn’t. But look more closely. Folklorists believe ‘Morris’ is a corruption of ‘Moorish’. And it was the Spanish Moors’ Arabic me

City Press

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As June comes to an end, it is worth reflecting on a number of historical and cultural issues associated with the month. The first is the June 16 1976 massacre of African children in Soweto. The second is the shocking murder of women by men during th

AMERICAN THEATRE

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■ The American Theatre Critics Association and the Francesca Ronnie Primus Foundation have named Leah Nanako Winkler the recipient of the 2019 Francesca Primus Prize for her play Two Mile Hollow. Winkler will receive a $10,000 cash prize through the

Little White Lies

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Directed by MIRRAH FOULKES Starring MIA WASIKOWSKA DAMON HERRIMAN BENEDICT HARDIE Released 22 NOVEMBER Australian actor Mirrah Foulkes has performed for a clutch of her country’s most interesting exports, having appeared in Julia Leigh’s Sleeping Bea

Spider Magazine

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A DRAGON EMERGES from a foggy lake. A monkey army helps a prince rescue the princess. A knight in gold armor battles a giant. People have gathered to watch these scenes for thousands of years, long before movies or special effects. How? With puppets!

JOY Magazine

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The Bible does not lay out a step-by-step order for family relationship priorities. However, we can look to the scriptures and find general principles for prioritising our family relationships. God obviously comes first: Deuteronomy 6:5, “Love the Lo

JOY Magazine

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See how many of these you can fill in before checking the answers on page 81. After you test yourself, try reading the questions aloud to a friend or family member and see how they do! 1. How many times did Jesus ask Peter whether he loved Him? 2