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NFL Rumors: Rob Gronkowski to Miss Week 11 Game Between New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers
Following the hit Rob Gronkowski took from Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas, the tight end missed a practice with the New England Patriots due to a chest injury. This could mean that the Gronk might not be able to play with the rest of the Patriots when they take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
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NBA Rumors: Phoenix Suns GM Clarifies Trade Speculations on Brandon Knight
For several days now, Brandon Knight of the Phoenix Suns has been the center of trade rumors. But, according to team general manager Ryan McDonough, the Suns have no intention of parting ways with the shooting guard.
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NBA Trade Rumors: No, James Harden Will Not Leave the Houston Rockets to Join the Boston Celtics
After the bogus trade rumors surrounding Klay Thompson emerged, James Harden of the Houston Rockets has now become the center of speculations involving the Boston Celtics. However, by looking at different factors, one can easily assume that a trade for Harden between the Rockets and Celtics will never happen, at least for this year.
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NFL Rumors: Green Bay Packers Claim Christine Michael to Replace Injured Don Jackson
A day after Christine Michael was released by the Seattle Seahawks, he was immediately picked up by the Green Bay Packers. With his new team, the running back will certainly serve as the replacement for Don Jackson, who recently suffered a season-ending injury.
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NFL Rumor: Justin Houston to Play for Kansas City Chiefs This Week
Coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs hinted that outside linebacker Justin Houston might make his return in the Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The coach made the statement after Houston was spotted practicing with the team.
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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.
