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Kobe Bryant Warns Younger Self Through Emotional Letter
The retired Los Angeles Lakers legendary guard Kobe Bryant has written an emotional letter warning the 17-year-old version of himself about the regrets that he made during his career in the NBA.
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NBA Rumors: Will Blake Griffin and Russell Westbrook Play on the Same Team?
New reports claim that the Oklahoma City Thunder are targeting to snatch Blake Griffin from the Los Angeles Clippers. According to sources, this move is related to the team's decision to rescind Dion Waiters' contract.
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NBA Rumors: Is Kevin Durant the League’s Next Big Villain?
Almost immediately after announcing his decision to join the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant faced a lot of criticism especially from fans of his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. For them, Durant is now the new villain of the NBA.
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Why Hasn't LeBron James Signed Cavaliers Contract? Problems, Rumors and Update Details
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that LeBron James has told the Cleveland Cavaliers that he will re-sign with them. However, there is still no word yet on the details of his contract.
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Jeremy Lin Explains How Linsanity Phenomenon Became a Burden
Despite getting his big break through the Linsanity era when he was still with the New York Knicks, Jeremy Lin said he wants to move on from being labeled as a mere phenomenon. Now that he's with the Brooklyn Nets, the athlete noted that he is now more focused on his career and influence as a professional player.
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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.
