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Obama Interfaith Prayer Service Message Instills Hope for Boston
While promising to bring the perpetrators to justice, President Barack Obama spoke boldly Thursday that those injured or frightened by Monday's explosions will undoubtedly "run again", Boston, the "state of grace", will reclaim the "spirit of the city", and the "nation shall remain undimmed."
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Amanda, Michael Thatcher Inherits Lady Margaret Thatcher's Legacy [Video]
Perhaps, it is Lady Thatcher’s wish to see that her two only grandchildren Michael and Amanda Thatcher, whom she greatly delighted in, can inherit her legacy in public service that she choose her granddaughter to led the Scripture reading.
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8-Year-Old Martin Richard, Boston Explosion Victim, Loved God, Loved Peace
Eight-year-old Martin Richard, one of the three victims of yesterday's bomb attack in Boston, loved peace and loved God. A picture showed him holding a poster with a peace sign that read "No More Hurting People" that he had made after the Sandy Hook massacre. Another picture showed him, dressed in a white suit, holding a communion banner with a dove on it.
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Christian Leaders Defend Rick Warren Against 'Haters' Responses to Son's Suicide
Christian leaders called the Christian communities to reflect on the true meaning of being a Christian as they stand against 'haters', who made hurtful responses to Rick Warren's family tragedy.
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Margaret Thatcher's Devout Christian Faith: 'Bedrock' of Her Legacy
Margaret Thatcher, who died Monday at age 87, lived a life that earned her the reputation as “Iron Lady” for an underlying reason that explains her principles but is rarely mentioned in her obituaries – her devout Christian faith.
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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.
