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Linsanity Trade Rumors: Houston Rockets 'Confident' of Jeremy Lin Trade Possibility
In the midst of the many trade rumors regarding Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin, one source close to the inner-workings of the Rockets franchise says the team has confidence that they could move Lin's contract in order to free up some of the salary cap for another free agent.
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Exclusive Interview: Duck Dynasty’s Missy Robertson Talks Christian Faith, Marriage, Parenting, and Mia Moo Fund
The Gospel Herald was given the opportunity to speak with Missy Robertson this afternoon, and we asked her a few questions about marriage, her family’s faith, and the Robertsons’ work with the Mia Moo Fund for children with cleft lips and palates.
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'Duck Dynasty's Phil and Alan Robertson to Release 'Duck Commander' Bible
Thomas Nelson and members of the “Duck Dynasty” family have teamed up to create a unique Bible that focuses on faith, family, fellowship, forgiveness, and freedom. “The Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible” bears the theme of the Robertson’s Duck Commander business, and will be based on the New King James Version of God’s word.
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Tim Tebow Hired by ESPN as SEC Analyst, Has Hopes to Return to NFL
Tim Tebow was recently hired to co-host “SEC Nation,” a joint ESPN-SEC network which is scheduled to air on Saturdays beginning in August. Tebow, who has not played in a regular NFL season since 2012, is still hopeful that he will be signed as a quarterback in the future. "I'm training every day and feel like I'm the best that I've ever been," he told The Tennessean recently.
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Review: Nicolas Cage Stars in 2014 'Left Behind' Movie, End of the World Film Official Trailer Released
Stoney Lake Entertainment is remaking “Left Behind,” a movie based on the Biblical prophecies of the rapture and the end of the world, to be released in fall of 2014. The film is action-packed and will star Nicolas Cage as Rayford Steele, Chad Michael Murray as Buck Williams, and Cassi Thomson as Cage’s daughter.
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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.
