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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry in Danger? Klay Thompson, Draymond Green Displace MVP
The Golden State Warriors have become the benchmark of great basketball this NBA season. Teams that feature the likes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose visibly struggle when faced with Stephen Curry and his basketball squad. Moreover, the ability of almost every player in the Golden State Warriors roster to hit twos and threes at any given time appears to rattle their opponents.
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Rejoice Over David Blatt Exit; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Hold 'Very Healthy' Team Meeting
The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the NBA community with the firing of David Blatt. As the top dogs in the Eastern Conference, the LeBron James team surprised everyone when they decided to part ways with the head coach that brought them to the NBA Finals last season. However, some fans speculate that the Cleveland Cavaliers made the decision to topple a problem beyond the Chicago Bulls or the Atlanta Hawks. That is, Blatt was dismissed due to his inability to formulate a winning strategy against t
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Lure Kevin Durant With Russell Westbrook Package; OKC Vet Favors Golden State Warriors
Kevin Durant has been quite a loyal son to Oklahoma City. Starting off his professional career with the then Seattle Supersonics, the small forward is the indubitable leader of the NBA team. The inclusion later on of Russell Westbrook only pushed Durant to carry the Oklahoma City Thunder to the championship. However, the NBA team has repeatedly failed to take home the trophy - only going as far as the playoffs year after year.
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NFL Rumors: Carolina Panthers 'Don't Care' about Peyton Manning Legacy; Michael Oher, Mike Tolbert Claim Super Bowl 'Turn'
The Carolina Panthers are the hands down Super Bowl 50 betting favorites. Given the remarkable season of the Cam Newton team, the NFL community appears to be convinced that they will take home the grand prize this year. However, a number of fans still hope that the Denver Broncos pull off a victory this season. Moreover, the overwhelming support for potential retiree Peyton Manning makes the Brock Osweiler squad a "sentimental favorite."
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Peyton Manning Addresses Retirement Plans, Shares Goals with Patriots' Tom Brady
The Denver Broncos had a difficult path towards the Super Bowl 50. The NFL season saw the football team struggle with bad calls, injuries and staff issues. However, it looks like the Denver Broncos are back on track as they go head to head against the remarkable Carolina Panthers for the Super Bowl 50.
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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.
