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NBA Rumors: Ben Simmons to Serve as Philadelphia 76ers’ Point Guard
Brett Brown, the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, has a very interesting vision for his team next season. According to the coach, he is planning on making Ben Simmons play the point guard position.
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NBA Rumors: Warriors Having Second Thoughts on Keeping Draymond Green; Trade with Pelicans Likely
Aside from Stephen Curry, Draymond Green has been a dominating force for the Golden State Warriors. However, according to recent reports, Green might end up being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Anthony Davis.
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NBA Rumors: Hornets’ Nic Batum and Kemba Walker Open Up About Jeremy Lin’s Departure
Kemba Walker and Nic Batum of the Charlotte Hornets admitted that it was hard watching Jeremy Lin walk away from the team to join the Brooklyn Nets. But, despite the team's loss, they noted that they're happy that their former teammate has landed a better opportunity in the NBA.
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Greenland Sharks Named as Longest-Living Vertebrate; Some are Even Older Than George Washington!
A group of researchers have discovered Greenland sharks that are over 200 years old. At this age, this marine animals were able to dethrone the bowhead whale, which was previously considered as the longest-living vertebrate.
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Trading Brandon Ingram to Philadelphia 76ers for Nerlens Noel
Ever since Kobe Bryant retired, the Los Angeles Lakers have been focused on re-building its roster in preparation for next season. And, according to new rumors, one way the team is planning on doing this is by trading Brandon Ingram to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Nerlens Noel.
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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.
