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Phil Robertson on Why ‘Duck Dynasty’ Works: 'If God Is Behind It, It'll Go All the Way to the Top'
Phil Robertson had thought that a reality television show about his family that was not primarily focused on hunting would have little chance of success; he gave a disclaimer, though - it would only succeed if the Almighty so desired. As it would turn out, He did!
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Duck Dynasty's Phil and Kay Robertson – A Marriage Restored in Christ
Phil and Kay Robertson have been married for almost 50 years; while the first ten were difficult, the Lord saved both of them during that time and has now blessed them with a Christ-centered family - one that America has come to love.
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Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson and Family Pray for Miley Cyrus
The Robertson family's faith has held them together through many temptations that fame can bring. While Willie and others in the family have shared concern for their sons and daughters in light of the amount of attention they have received at such a young age, Sadie Robertson and her brother John Luke seem to be well-grounded in their faith.
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Man Asks for Forgiveness, Returns Robbed Money to Asian Store 12 Years Later
Twelve years after a man robbed the InterAsian Market & Deli in Nashville at gunpoint, he returned the money with an anonymous letter asking for forgiveness.
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Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson Fashion Week Designs are ‘Daddy-Approved’
Fashion Week brought most of the Robertson clan to New York City, as Uncle Si, Jep, and Jessica joined Willie and his family for the debut of Sadie Robertson's prom dress fashion line. Sadie teamed up with a popular designer for young women's formal wear to create the "Sadie Robertson Live Original by Sherri Hill" collection.
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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.