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NBA Rumors: Philadelphia 76ers to Waive Nerlens Noel Due to Season-Ending Injury
The Philadelphia 76ers are not having a good season and it also doesn't the team that Nerlens Noel is still out due to an injury. Now that the power forward had just undergone surgery and is expected to miss a couple of weeks, the 76ers could decide to just waive him from the roster.
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NBA Rumors: Brooklyn Nets Signing Yogi Ferrell To Replace Greivis Vasquez
The Brooklyn Nets have confirmed that they have waived Grievis Vasquez four months after signing him. Now that the team has an opening for another point guard, it seems the Nets will replace Vasquez by signing Yogi Ferrell.
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NBA Rumors: Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony, Not Happy With Phil Jackson’s Triangle Offense for New York Knicks
The New York Knicks used the offseason to build a better and stronger roster by getting teammates Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls to join star player Carmelo Anthony. However, it seems these players are not happy with what team president Phil Jackson wants to do with the Knicks' offense.
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San Diego Chargers Moving to Los Angeles? Team Fails to Secure Measure C Vote
Following the results of Tuesday's election, San Diego could end up losing the Chargers to another city. After failing to security the majority vote for a professional football franchise in the city, Chargers owner Dean Spanos might consider relocating the team to Los Angeles.
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New England Patriots’ Bill Belichick, Tom Brady Explain Their Ties With President-Elect Donald Trump
After New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got entangled with Donald Trump, it seems he and head coach Bill Belichick felt compelled to explain their relationship with the newly elected president. According to the coach, although he considers Trump as his friend, this doesn't mean that he is politically aligned with him.
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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.
