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New York Knicks Trade Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Heading to Los Angeles Lakers, Kristaps Porzingis to Minnesota Timberwolves?
According to recent trade rumors, the New York Knicks will reportedly move its two star players Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis in a tree-team deal. The other two franchise that will allegedly be part of the trade are the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Vikings.
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Phoenix Suns Coach Earl Watson Responds to Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr’s Pro-Marijuana Comment
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stirred up quite a controversy within the NBA during the last couple of days after publicly expressing his support for marijuana use in the league. However, after he made his statements, he was criticized by coach Earl Watson of the Phoenix Suns.
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Denver Broncos 2016 Season Update: Von Miller Addresses Team’s Situation with Struggling Offensive Line
For a team that recently came from winning the Super Bowl last year, the Denver Broncos are performing rather poorly in the 2016 NFL season. But, despite the offensive issues that the team is currently experiencing, star linebacker Von Miller is still confident about the squad's fate this year.
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New England Patriots' Tom Brady Gains Most Wins in NFL History After Beating LA Rams
Aside from being one step closer to a Super Bowl appearance, the New England Patriots' Week 13 win over the Los Angeles Rams meant something more for Tom Brady. For the quarterback, the game cemented his 201st win in his career in the NFL, making him the QB with the most number of victories in the history of the league.
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Chicago Bears Injury Update: Jay Cutler Bids Goodbye to Season Due to Shoulder Surgery
Chicago Bears head coach John Fox confirmed on Thursday that starting quarterback Jay Cutler will undergo surgery to repair a torn right labrum in his shoulder. Since Cutler will be placed on injured reserve and will miss the remainder of the season, this means the Bears have no other choice but to appoint Matt Barkley as the new starting quarterback.
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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.
