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Jeremy Lin's Gesture of Kindness 'Blew Me Away,' Recalls Houston Rockets Sportswriter
About little less than three years ago, nobody really knew who Asian-American Christian basketball player Jeremy Lin was. Yet, his meteoric rise-to-fame story 'Linsanity' has inspired countless Asian-Americans and those in Asia to not give up in the pursuit of their dreams. While many professional sports player have limited their influence to on the court, Lin has continued to exude his positive influences both on and off the courts even to those working besides him.
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Over 22,000 U.S. Churches Make Preparation for Billy Graham's 'My Hope America' National Outreach
Over 22,000 churches across the United States will tune in to Billy Graham's My Hope America video program from Nov. 7-10th. Besides the churches, individual Christians are making preparations to open up their homes, or another gathering place, to invite neighbors to watch the 30-minute video featuring life-changing testimonies and Billy Graham's message, and then invite them to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior.
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Soul Surfer Bethany Hamilton and Husband Adam Dirks Search for God's Plan as a Couple (Pictures)
Bethany Hamilton, whose story of tenacity, courage and faith was brought to the big screen through "Soul Surfer," and her newly-wed husband Adam Dirks have been away from work "to pray and think on how God wants to use them as a couple," according to Hamilton's publicist at The Joy Agency and Friends of Bethany Hamilton Organization.
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Adrian Peterson's Son Dies After Sustaining Head Injuries from Aggravated Assault
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's 2-year-old son died Friday afternoon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, from injuries sustained during an aggravated assault on Wednesday, police said.
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'Duck Dynasty' Willie and Korie Robertson Say Adopting 'Lil Will' Is Best Decision in Life
Duck Dynasty's Willie and Korie Robertson opened up about how when they tried to adopt their son 'Lil Will', when he was only 5 weeks go, they found out that they couldn't afford the adoption fees. after finding out the adoption fees.
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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.