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Where do you find free Sunday school lessons?

The Sunday School Center website breaks down free Sunday school lessons into the categories of preschool, youth, and holidays. The preschool lessons are appropriate for ages 4 to 7 and the youth lessons are appropriate for ages 12 to 18. The holiday lessons are about popular Christian holidays such as Palm Sunday, Easter and Christmas as well as more secular holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving.\nUsers can click on a category and bring up a selection of Sunday school lessons. Near the top of the page, lessons are grouped into related categories, such as "God Loves Me" or "Life of Jesus...

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What is the irony in "The Gift of the Magi"?

In this classic tale by author O. Henry, Della and Jim are a young married couple with financial troubles. They want to get each other the perfect Christmas gift but have no money to do so.\n\nDella has beautiful long hair, which she cuts and sells to buy Jim a platinum chain for his pocket watch. Jim, meanwhile, has sold his pocket watch to buy Della some beautiful combs for her long hair.\n\nWhen they find out what the other did, they put their gifts away and enjoy Christmas dinner together, celebrating what may be the greatest gift of all: their love.

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What does "YMCA" mean?

Despite the word "men" in the title, most YMCA organizations are family-oriented, offering exercise classes, swimming, sporting events and camps for people of both genders and all ages. Many YMCA facilities have temporary overnight lodging for those who need it. YMCAs sometimes require membership for full participation in the activities, but non-members are allowed to participate if they pay an additional fee. YMCAs also reach out as a ministry to those who are unable to afford membership to give scholarships for activities.

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What is social studies?

The aim of social studies is to promote civic competence or a practical understanding of how to properly and effectively participate in public life. It is often discussed in terms of sustaining and developing democracy and global citizenship.Topics covered by a social studies curriculum might include immigration, ancient civilizations, geography, the economy and foreign policy.

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What are the seven signs of the apocalypse?

The first sign of the apocalypse heralds the coming of what is agreed by most Christian scholars as an Antichrist whose purpose is to lead the world astray. Those tricked to follow the false prophecy are trapped in a cycle of suffering. The second sign is represented by the onset of war and violence, though the scale and time of which differ depending on what view a particular expert holds on the apocalypse.\nThe third and fourth signs depict the onset of natural disasters in the form of large-scale famine and death, considered to signify a global pandemic that is either caused by or occurs in..

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How do I put a curse on someone?

To cause confusion or to make someone feel mentally incapacitated, cut the root end off of a red onion and hollow out the center. Make a name paper for the intended victim by writing the person's legal name three, six or nine times, and then write the intended effect of the curse upside-down over the person's name. Write the general intentions in a circle around the person's name, and then fold the paper to insert it into the hollow onion.\nAdd a small amount of laundry bluing, a pinch of cayenne pepper and a pinch of powdered dirt dauber's nest on top of the paper. Place t..

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Where can you find listings for Joseph Prince Ministries' broadcasts?

On ABC Family, Joseph Prince Ministries broadcasts Monday through Friday at 5 a.m. ET and PT. The show airs on Trinity Broadcasting Network at 10 a.m. ET on Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, and then 9 p.m. ET Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Daystar Television shows Joseph Prince Ministries at 5:30 a.m. ET, 10:30 a.m. ET and 3 p.m. ET every weekday. The WORD Network airs these messages Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET.\nJoseph Prince Ministries' broadcasts appear on approximately 15 television stations, 10 DirecTV channels and seven Dish Network stat..

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What does the Sphinx represent?

The Sphinx of Giza is 66 feet high and 240 feet long, making it the largest surviving statue from the ancient world. It is commonly believed to have been built during the reign of Khafra, between 2520 and 2494 B.C.E. Some Egyptologists believe it to be much older, as old as 7000 B.C.E., but this is not the orthodox opinion.\nContrary to popular legend, there are no hidden passageways or chambers beneath the Great Sphinx. Unlike the nearby pyramids the Great Sphynx is not a burial tomb. It is, however, sometimes thought to be a symbolic guard of Khafra's pyramid, which stands directly beh..

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What is a Hindu saint or sage called?

Hindu saints are not formally canonized but rather are recognized for their achievements by popular acclaim. Each type of saint has a different focus. Gurus are teachers, and swamis are yogis or religious gurus who also have a formal religious credential. The rishis are sages or poets. Sadhus are ascetics, mendicant monks and others who have renounced the world. Beyond saint, a siddha is one who has attained perfection or magical powers, and a mahatma is a great and renowned saint, often a guru.

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What are beneficial effects of technology?

Technology is vital in the area of stem cell research, the process of using healthy cells to cure a host of diseases and problems, including spinal injuries, heart disease and diabetes. These cells can come from various places, including bone marrow, the placenta, umbilical blood and fetuses. The process transforms general cells into specialized ones that match certain organs; these cells can then turn into certain tissue types and are also capable of replacing damaged cells.\nTechnology makes agricultural labor more productive as more farmers rely on GPS devices, automated steering and comput..

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