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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers’ Nick Young to Join Jeremy Lin in Brooklyn Nets
For some time now, it has been rumored that the Los Angeles Lakers are actively looking to trade Nick Young. According to new reports, he might end up on the Brooklyn Nets' roster with Jeremy Lin.
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NBA Rumors: Did LeBron James Really Slam Michael Jordan for Taking Too Much Credit for Bulls’ Championships?
Earlier this week, LeBron James said that Michael Jordan gets too much credit for the NBA titles won by the Chicago Bulls during his time. According to the Cleveland Cavaliers star player, some fans tend to forget the big contributions made by Jordan's teammates.
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Tony Parker Announces Retirement from International Basketball, Will No Longer Play for Team France to Focus on Spurs
After France's elimination at the Olympic quarterfinals against Spain, Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs announced his retirement from international basketball. According to the athlete, he will no longer play for his national team to focus on his career in the NBA.
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Close to Signing Phil Pressey; Will He Replace Shaun Livingston?
According to new reports, the Golden State Warriors have invited Phil Pressey to attend the team's training camp. This could mean that Pressey might replace Shaun Livingston, a point guard on the Warriors' roster.
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2016 Rio Olympics: Team USA’s DeAndre Jordan Says Gold Medal is More Important than NBA Championship Title
DeAndre Jordan of the Los Angeles Clippers has claimed that winning gold medals at the Olympics should be regarded as more honorable than getting an NBA championship ring. The athlete made the statement earlier this week after Team USA prepares for its quarterfinal match against Argentina at the Rio Olympics.
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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.
