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NBA Rumors: Are the Miami Heat Preventing Chris Bosh from Playing?
According to new reports, Chris Bosh already wants to play in the 2016-2017 NBA season but it seems he's having problems convincing the Miami Heat. In fact, he even tried a new type of medication to help improve his condition.
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NBA Rumors: Are the Boston Celtics Still Pursuing Jahlil Okafor?
For several weeks now, the Boston Celtics have been the center of trade rumors involving Jahlil Okafor of the Philadelphia 76ers. But with all these rumors flying around, is it a logical move for the Celtics to release a couple of its players just to get Okafor?
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Tyronn Lue Agrees to Multi-Year Contract with Cavs; Is J.R. Smith Next?
The Cleveland Cavaliers and head coach Tyronn Lue have reached an agreement regarding the latter's contract extension with the team. According to reports, Lue will get a five-year contract extension that's worth about $35 million.
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NBA Rumors: Lakers to Sign J.R. Smith by Waiving Nick Young?
A couple of days ago, it was rumored that the only factor that is preventing the Cleveland Cavaliers from offering a contract to J.R. Smith is the athlete's high asking price. But, it seems the Los Angeles Lakers, who are also reportedly interested in getting the shooting guard, have a way of getting around this issue.
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Jeremy Lin Continues to Get Asked to Show His Credentials When Trying to Enter Arena for a Game
Despite being the face of Linsanity and playing in the NBA for over six years, Jeremy Lin said that there are still times when the league's security staff members don't recognize him even though he's walking with his teammates.
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.
