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NBA Rumors: ‘BrookLin’ and ‘Brook-Linsanity’ Shirts for Jeremy Lin Now on Sale
Even though the 2016-2017 NBA season hasn't started yet, it seems the Brooklyn Nets have already started capitalizing on Jeremy Lin's Linsanity sensation. In fact, the team is already selling shirts with "Brooklin" and "Brook-Linsanity" designs on its online store.
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NBA Rumors: John Wall’s Knee Injury Could Prevent Him from Playing in Washington Wizards’ Opener
John Wall is optimistic that he'll be able to join the Washington Wizards in their opening game after suffering double knee injuries last season. However, the athlete has not yet been cleared to play, which means he might miss the team's first few games in the upcoming season.
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Hall of Famer David Robinson Says Golden State Warriors Won’t be Able to Handle Super-Team Status
During the offseason, the NBA community saw how the Golden State Warriors were able to further improve its roster by signing Kevin Durant. But according to by Hall of Famer David Robinson and the former center for the San Antonio Spurs, the Warriors will not be able to maintain their super-team status.
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NBA Rumors: Jimmy Butler on Broncos’ Demaryius Thomas and Steelers’ Antonio Brown: I’m a Better Wide Receiver
Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls boasted that he could easily take away Demaryius Thomas and Antonio Brown's spots with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers because according to him, he's a better wide receiver than them. Butler's Team USA teammates Kevin Durant and Dreymond Green, however, disagree.
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NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving has Accomplished What Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Scottie Pippen Have Done
Over the weekend, Team USA secured a 96-66 win against Serbia, which earned the squad a national medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. With this major win, the team's Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers was able to accomplish something that only an elite group composed of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and LeBron James have done in their NBA careers.
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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.
