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LeBron James Blasts Phil Jackson, Says ‘I’ve Lost Respect For Him’
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers has fired back at New York Knicks executive Phil Jackson due to the controversial statements he made during a previous interview with ESPN. According to James, he had lost his respect to the coach-turned-executive because of what he said.
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NBA Rumors: Acquiring Brandon Knight to Be Jeremy Lin’s Partner Sounds Like a Good Trade Move for Brooklyn Nets
According to sources, the Phoenix Suns are actively looking for possible trade deals for Brandon Knight. Although it is not yet clear if the Brooklyn Nets have already made an offer, acquiring Knight could be a good move for the team as it will give Jeremy Lin a strong teammate.
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NFL Rumors: Chicago Bears’ Kyle Long Exits Season Early Due to Injury
It seems the Chicago Bears will now have a harder time bouncing back this season after guard Kyle Long was ruled out for the rest of the year due to an ankle injury. According to NFL sources, Long had just undergone MRI and the results of the procedure are not favorable for the Bears.
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NFL Rumors: Eric Wood’s Season with Buffalo Bills Now Over After Going to Injured Reserve
Earlier this week, it was conformed that the Buffalo Bills have placed Eric Wood on the team's injured reserve. In order to fill the team's 53-man roster, the Bills then promoted Marcus Roberson from the practice squad.
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Chicago Bears’ Alshon Jeffrey Issues Statement Following PED Policy Violation Suspension
The NFL has decided to suspend wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey of the Chicago Bears for four game for violating the league's policy regarding the use of performance enhancing drugs. Although Jeffrey will only miss a couple of weeks, this suspension could affect his tenure with the team since he is about to become a free agent next year.
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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.
