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Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson Devotional: Temptation, Forgiveness, and Accountability
Best friends Sadie Robertson and Kolby Koloff talked about sin, forgiveness, and accountability in their first "I am Different” devotional video Monday night. They hope to show others that God’s ways are different than the world’s ways – His ways are healing, faithful, and good.
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Back to School Advice for College Students from Desiring God
The team at Desiring God and Matt Reagan, campus director for University of Minnesota, gathered recently to give some practical advice and guidance for college students at the start of this Fall semester.
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MSU Chris Norman Forgoes Chance at NFL to Enroll in Seminary
Former Michigan State University linebacker Chris Norman has responded to the Lord’s leading to pursue seminary instead of the National Football League (NFL). The college graduate hopes to earn a Masters in Divinity degree at Moody Theological Seminary this fall.
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Alan Robertson on ‘Duck Dynasty’ and Faith
Alan Robertson, of the “Duck Dynasty” Robertson clan, left his pastoral position after 20 years of service to join season four of the show and hopefully reach a more global audience with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Although he has not previously been on the show, the eldest Robertson brother leads devotionals at the Duck Commander headquarters each week.
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Texas Right to Life to Celebrates 40 Years, Honor Governor Rick Perry
The Texas Right to Life organization will host a “Celebration of Life” in mid-September, honoring Governor Rick Perry with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his pro-life activism. The state-wide organization will also celebrate 40 years of supporting the preservation of life.
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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.