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Sadie Robertson Shares 'Dancing With The Stars and ' 'Duck Dynasty' Insights
Sadie Robertson teamed up with fellow contestant Bethany Mota to produce a series of short web exclusive videos for a behind-the-scenes look at “Dancing With the Stars.” In episode one of “The Badie Show,” Robertson shared her thoughts on Hollywood, the “Dancing With the Stars” judges, and on how being on a live show compares with filming for “Duck Dynasty.”
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Christian Evangelist Hopes ‘Left Behind’ Movie Starring Nicolas Cage will Stir Gospel Conversations
In a recent episode of “The Comfort Zone,” Christian evangelist Ray Comfort and his colleagues discussed the potential that “Left Behind” has for stirring conversations about Christ, whether or not the film actually presents the Gospel.
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'Duck Dynasty’s Willie, Jase, Jep and Uncle Si Robertson Join Sadie in 'Dancing with the Stars' Duck Hunting Samba (Video)
Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas danced the Samba to Pharrell Williams’ song, “Hunter,” during week four of “Dancing with the Stars” with several members of the Robertson family participating on stage and in the audience.
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LA Lakers' Jeremy Lin May Get More Playing Time after Nick Young Injury
Jeremy Lin may get some more playing time on the Los Angeles Lakers squad in light of shooting guard Nick Young’s recent injury.
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Jeremy Lin Leads Lakers' Second String in Pre-Season Scrimmages, Head Coach Byron Scott Says He’s Looking Good
The Los Angeles Times reports that Jeremy Lin ran point guard for the second squad of the Lakers during this week’s scrimmages, going up strong against seasoned starter Steve Nash.
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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.