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NFL Playoff Predictions: New England Patriots to Dethrone Dallas Cowboys as Top Team in the League
With NFL rankings now updated, the New England Patriots have emerged as the top team in the league right now, pushing the Dallas Cowboys to the No. 2 spot. With these two teams taking the lead, it seems this season's Super Bowl picture is now starting to take shape.
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Detroit Pistons Trade Rumors: Team Shopping Around Stanley Johnson?
Since the Detroit Pistons doesn't seem to know what to do with Stanley Johnson, there's a chance that the team might give in to offers and trade him away. Even Stan Van Gundy, coach and president of the Piston, admitted that he has no identity how to utilize Johnson.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Trade Rumors: Team Moving to Acquire Rudy Gay from Sacramento Kings
With Rudy Gay about to enter free agency next year, it would be a smart move by the Sacramento Kings to trade him now. According to new reports, it seems the Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are interested in acquiring him.
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Cleveland Browns Roster Update: Team Signs Former Dallas Cowboys RB Darius Jackson
Earlier this week, the Dallas Cowboys have decided to waive promising rookie Darius Jackson to make room for veteran running back Darren McFadden who has returned from his injury. Almost immediately after he was released, Jackson was claimed by the Cleveland Browns.
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NFL Playoff Predictions: Denver Broncos to Fall Out of Contention with Tough Schedule Ahead
Despite entering the season as the defending champions of the Super Bowl, the Denver Broncos have suddenly found themselves grasping for a playoff appearance. However, given the team's upcoming schedule, it seems it's time for the Broncos to say goodbye to their playoff hopes.
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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.