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'Duck Dynasty’s Kay Robertson to Help With Prostitution Rehabilitation
“Duck Dynasty” star Kay Robertson is scheduled to participate in a fundraiser for Restored Hope Ministries (RHM), a faith-based organization which aids women and children who have been prostituted and abused.
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Roe v. Wade Anniversary: Hip Hop Artist Lecrae Moore Confesses Abortion, Tells of Healing in Christ
The Roe v. Wade decision ruled that a woman’s right to privacy could extend to the abortion of her child. While the rates of abortion in America have declined, countless men and women struggle with the shame and sorrow of having had one. Christian hip hop artist Lecrae Moore has brought his painful experience with abortion to the light and gives hope for healing in Jesus Christ.
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Martin Luther King, 'Selma,' and Racial Reconciliation in Christ
In the wake of the chaos in Ferguson, “Selma” was a timely release. The film highlights the history of racism in America and the wounds which still plague society today.
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Second Ebola Infected Nurse Boarded Return Flight to Dallas Day before Symptoms Appeared
The second nurse to be diagnosed with Ebola took a domestic flight from Cleveland to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex the day before symptoms of the disease appeared. Amber Vinson is a nurse at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas and had been monitoring her health after being involved in the care of deceased Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan.
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Lakers: Kobe Bryant Mentors Teammate Jeremy Lin on Defense
Twelve-time NBA All-Defensive Team player Kobe Bryant has been mentoring new Lakers teammate Jeremy Lin during the preseason, specifically focusing on improving his defensive game.
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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.