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Dwyane Wade Cavs Role, Strong Beliefs Key to LeBron James, JR Smith NBA Success
Working their way up to eventually displace the Boston Celtics as the kings of the Eastern Conference, LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Tristan Thompson are avenging their poor season starting games. Amidst these efforts, it appears that Dwyane Wade's Cavs role is seen as a crucial part of the team's success.
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Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Hornets Star Clings to Faith Amid NBA Trials
NBA trade rumors linking Charlotte Hornets star Dwight Howard to struggling teams in need of a big man backup like the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, and Toronto Raptors have once again made their way to the headlines.
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San Francisco 49ers Roster: Colin Kaepernick Trade Makes Way For Tony Romo Contract; Blaine Gabbert Career Stats Disappoint Fans
The San Francisco 49ers find themselves at the bottom of the NFC West, way behind the Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Despite the entry of former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly in the Carlos Hyde squad, it appears that the NFL team needs additional revamp. With a Colin Kaepernick trade reported to be on its way, a Tony Romo contract could be coming soon. Meanwhile, the Blaine Gabbert career stats appear to be disappointing the team’s fans.
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NBA Rumors: Stephen Curry Contract Extension to Push Draymond Green Trade; Warriors Keep Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson
The Golden State Warriors are still recovering from a devastating loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers which saw the Stephen Curry team once again fall short despite earning a substantial lead earlier in the game. With LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love rallying to get a hard-earned home court victory over Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, the Dub nation fans realized an important change for next season. Many believe that a Draymond Green trade would be the best option for the Golden State Warri
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NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors Mull Over DeMarcus Cousins Trade; DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry Excited For C
The Toronto Raptors are creeping on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference as Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan work back to back to match the efforts of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. However, the Drake supported team is known to still need more star power to actually beat the Iman Shumpert group. In an effort to improve their chances in the impending division finals, reports are pointing to a DeMarcus Cousins trade to the Toronto Raptors.
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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.
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Chinese Scholar discusses 'Public Theology' from sociological perspective: interpreting tradition, engaging society, and pursuing the common good
"Public theology" involves theological reflection and practice by Christians in the public sphere. Recently, renowned sociology professor Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) shared his insights on this topic during a lecture at the Nicodemus Truth-Seeking Fellowship (尼哥底母真理追寻会). He explored public theology from a sociological perspective, emphasizing its relevance in equipping churches and pastors to engage in public affairs and offering inspiration for their involvement.
