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NBA 2016 Christmas Games Schedule: Can LA Clippers Take the LA Lakers Without Blake Griffin?
NBA fans in Los Angeles will get a special gift on Christmas as their two home teams the Clippers and Lakers take on each other for the first time in the season. But without their star player Blake Griffin, will the Clippers be able win against the Lakers?
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NBA 2016 Games Schedule: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors to Get Finals Rematch on Christmas
Probably the most anticipated game of the regular NBA season is the unofficial rematch between the reigning champions Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. Although the upcoming game on Christmas will be heavily laced with finals references, the Cavaliers can expect to face a very different team this weekend.
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NBA 2016 Christmas Game Schedule: Here’s What the Minnesota Timberwolves can do to Stop Russell Westbrook and the OKC Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are dangerous opponents for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day given Russell Westbrook's hot shooting. But, the Timberwolves can probably gain an edge over OKC if they manage to employ the same strategy used by the Portland Trail Blazers.
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NBA 2016 Christmas Game Schedule: Chicago Bulls Looking to Regain Winning Form Against San Antonio Spurs
The Chicago Bulls started the season fairly strong but have suffered consecutive losses along the way. But, after coming from a win against the Detroit Pistons, the Bulls are looking to return to their winning streak as they take on the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas.
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2016 NFL Christmas Game Schedule & Predictions: Seattle Seahawks Expected to Glide Through Arizona Cardinals in Week 16
After their impressive win against the Los Angeles Rams last Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks are now getting closer to securing a playoff spot as they head into their last two games of the season. On Christmas Eve, they'll be facing off against the Arizona Cardinals, the team they tied with at Week 7.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.