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Android 5.0 L Update Release Date for Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge, S5 on AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile
U.S. mobile phone carriers AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile are set to release the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Samsung devices, particularly the Galaxy S5, Note 4 and Note Edge.
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'Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson Makes Friends with Duggar Family, Triggering Speculation of TV Crossover
“Duck Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson has recently befriended a few members of the Duggar family, triggering speculation that a crossover with “19 Kids and Counting” could happen in the future.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Willie Robertson Endorses Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal For 2016 Presidency
Even though Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has yet to officially declare a run for the presidency, he’s already received an endorsement from a “Duck Dynasty” star.
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Manny Pacquiao Visits Los Angeles Church With Family, Talks About Spiritual Life and Temptation
Filipino boxing champion Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is sticking to a rigorous training schedule in preparation for his highly anticipated fight with Floyd Mayweather. However, he usually leaves his Sundays free for church visits and spiritual development.
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Iowa Christian Wedding Chapel Owners Turn the Other Cheek after Vile Response from Gay Rights Activists
The Christian owners of a business containing a flower shop, restaurant and wedding venue in Iowa have decided to discontinue services related to weddings after facing a legal challenge for their refusal to host a same-sex marriage. That decision has led to vile attacks from some gay rights activists.
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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.
