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Angelina Jolie's Film 'Unbroken,' Epic-Gospel Tale of Louis Zamperini, Previewed at Olympics [Video]
After having waited for over half a century, Louis "Louie" Zamperini, the Torrance-native Olympian who raced before Adolf Hitler, survived a near-fatal plane crash and 47 days on a raft in open sea, and two years in Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, and found Christ at Billy Graham's evangelistic crusades, will finally get to see his life story brought to the big screens by director and Academy Award actress Angelina Jolie.
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Interview: Duck Dynasty Uncle Si Robertson on Growing Up with Phil, Wife, Duck Call, Vietnam, Faith in God
Most of you probably wondered why A&E's reality T.V. series Duck Dynasty has such high viewership, and you may say that it is Silas 'Uncle Si' Robertson's humor and/or many other ingredients combined. But 'Uncle Si' along with his brother Phil have emphasized that it is because of God that their show went all the way to the top.
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Russell Wilson Glorifies God for His Goodness in 'Surreal' Super Bowl Win
By now, you should know who is Russell Wilson. By now, you should know which team won the Super Bowl XLVIII. For now, you should get to know who Wilson look up to throughout his life for inspiration and courage. For now, you should get to know who Jesus is. The Seattle Seahawks Christian quarterback said twice that "God is so good" - once immediately in the post game interview and another during his address upon receiving the prized Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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Rick Warren Honors 'Pastor' Martin Luther King Jr. with Top 10 Favorite Quotes
In U.S. history, few speeches have so deeply impacted the listeners' lives than that of former civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His speech "I Have A Dream" resonated with the voices of the oppressed among the African-American communities and those who agree that racial segregation must end during the height of the civil rights movement and beyond.
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Deaf NFL Seattle Seahawks Player Derrick Coleman Commercial Inspires Millions to Achieve Their Dreams (Video)
With the NFL counting down to Super Bowl 2014, Seattle Seahawks is one of the four playoffs teams standing. For football fans who are Christians, they are either cheering for Seahawks, whose players - Russell Wilson, Chris Okung - are devout Christians - or they face a predicament of having to choose between their home team or Seattle to root for.
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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.