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Tim Tebow Unleashes Inner 'Rocky': Ex Philadelphia Eagles Star Shows Off Ripped Bod
Tim Tebow is truly full of surprises. When the football star is not busy working the mic as a sportscaster, it looks like he spends his spare time impersonating Sylvester Stallone in "Rocky." Fans of the Christian star are in for a treat as the former Philadelphia Eagles hopeful struts on stage in full boxing icon regalia. Moreover, Tebow is anticipated to show off his dancing skills as he attempts to beat Nina Dobrev of "Vampire Diaries" fame in the widely watched "Lip Sync Battle."
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Valentines Day 2016: Bible Verses and Quotes on Love and Relationships
February is a busy month for everyone. Football fans, particularly the supporters of the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers, have the Super Bowl 50 to look forward to. Meanwhile, fans of Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant are undoubtedly excited to witness the 2016 NBA All-Star. Apart from these big sports events, however, one occasion unites everyone across the globe: Valentine's Day.
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Kick Out Greg Hardy; Tony Romo and Dez Bryant Want DE Back?
The Dallas Cowboys had a heartbreaking season that ended earlier than anyone expected. Initially a Super Bowl contender, the Tony Romo squad fell at the bottom of the rankings mere weeks since the season opened. Apart from the injuries that plagued the quarterback and fellow star athlete Dez Bryant, the Dallas Cowboys had to face off-field issues as well.
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NFL Rumors: Cleveland Browns Back Out Of Trade Negotiations; Johnny Manziel Secures QB Post
The Cleveland Browns found themselves at the bottom of the NFL rankings this season. Despite boasting of a promising roster, the football team failed to perform well enough to make it to the playoffs. However, sports analysts feel that the biggest problem of the Cleveland Browns involves something beyond the group's strategies and playing style. Some members of the NFL community believe that a single person can be identified as the most destructive part of the football team.
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Swap Jose Calderon For Atlanta Hawks Jeff Teague
The New York Knicks are in the process of rebuilding their team. With the addition of Kristaps Porzingis, the NBA team has substantially improved from its performance last season. Moreover, the team greatly benefited from the gradual growth of Carmelo Anthony in terms of making more plays and trusting his teammates. However, it looks like the New York Knicks will need more than just two stars pushing for their success.
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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.