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Can Eli Manning Secure a Playoff Spot for the New York Giants?
At age 35, Eli Manning still believes that he can lead the New York Giants to the NFL playoffs next season. The quarterback made the statement even through there are rumors that he will get traded by the team.
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NBA Rumors: Could Miami Heat Take Away J.R. Smith from Cleveland Cavaliers?
J.R. Smith certainly played a huge role in helping the Cleveland Cavaliers secure this year's NBA championship, which is why he is expected to re-sign with the team. However, there's also a big chance that another team, such as the Miami Heat, might swoop in to sign him.
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings Looking to Trade Ben McLemore, Rudy Gay and Kosta Koufus
Following the departure of Rajon Rondo, it seems the Sacramento Kings are keen on rebuilding its roster. According to new rumors, the team is actively shopping around Rudy Gay, Kosta Koufus and Ben McLemore.
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NFL Players Outraged by Philando Castile Shooting
Several NFL players have expressed their outrage through Twitter following the shooting of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Minnesota. The incident happened just days after a police officer shot and killed Alton Sterling in Louisiana.
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NBA Rumors: Hassan Whiteside Leaving Miami After Dwayne Wade’s Exit?
New rumors suggest that Hassan Whiteside might rescind his contract with the Miami Heat now that Dwayne Wade has left to join the Chicago Bulls. If this happens, it certainly would not come as a surprise especially given his reaction on his former teammate's departure.
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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.
