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Jeremy Lin Honors Fans with Appreciation Week
Jeremy Lin has expressed his gratitude for the support of his fans throughout the 2012-2013 NBA season, honoring them with a Fan Appreciation Week beginning June 3.
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Cause of West Texas Fire Explosion Undetermined
Investigators announced on Thursday that the cause of the fire at The West Fertilizer Co. plant is still undetermined, although they believe they have narrowed it to three scenarios.
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John Piper Calls Obama's Planned Parenthood Speech 'Blasphemy'
Dr. John Piper, an influential preacher and Christian writer, strongly disagrees with President Obama’s speech to Planned Parenthood on April 26. On Wednesday, Piper tweeted “The President’s blasphemy” and pointed followers to George Weigel’s article, Tribulation Compounded by Blasphemy (2013).
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Texas Tornadoes Cause Widespread Destruction, Kill At Least Six People
Six people lost their lives and several others have been reported missing in Granbury after multiple tornadoes passed through the Texas city on Wednesday night. Numerous people were injured, and many commercial and residential properties sustained significant damage in cities surrounding the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex as a result of the storms.
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Prominent Christian Leader Opposes Gay Marriage Legalization in Minnesota
Several prominent Christian leaders have raised opposition to same-sex marriage in light of current state legislation. Many agree with the Biblical definition of the institution, and have spoken out against the promotion of what the Bible defines as sin.
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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.
