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Miami Heat Trade Rumors: Dwayne Wade May Head To Los Angeles Or New York If Talks Fail
The future of Dwayne Wade with the Miami Heat could be up in the air, fueling speculation that he could take his talents to NBA teams in New York or Los Angeles.
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What Is Charlie Charlie Challenge? Summoning Demons Is Not Child’s Play According To Christians, Bible
Teenagers across the United States and around the world are posting viral videos of themselves playing a pencil game called “Charlie, Charlie” that supposedly summons a Mexican demon to answer questions. Many within the Christian community have warned that summoning demons is highly dangerous regardless of the methods and should be avoided.
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Pakistan Recruits First Christian Soccer Player Joyann Thomas on Women’s Soccer Team
Pakistan, which has a majority Muslim population, has recruited 17-year-old Joyann Geraldine Thomas for its women’s soccer team. She is the first Catholic Christian to play football in that country.
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Study: Tsunamis Can Hit Southern California - Los Angeles and San Diego - If Major Earthquake Strikes
A new study indicated that Southern California has several offshore faults that could produce major earthquakes and trigger tsunamis, potentially affecting Los Angeles and San Diego.
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120,000 Endangered Saiga Antelopes Mysteriously Die off in Kazakhstan; Bacterial Infection Blamed
Over 120,000 saiga antelopes, more than one-third of the total worldwide population, have mysteriously died off in Kazakhstan so far. Officials in the country indicated that a bacterial infection could be behind the mass deaths.
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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.