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NBA Rumors: Detroit Pistons Want to Get Rid of Marcus Morris? Will Twins Reunite In LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Team?
The Detroit Pistons are currently at the lower half portion of the Eastern Conference, trailing way behind the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. Despite the likes of NBA All-Star Andre Drummond in their roster, the Reggie Jackson squad has yet to figure out how to work their assets. However, this might change soon as the Detroit Pistons are reportedly seeking ways to utilize every member of the basketball team.
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Pressure Chip Kelly To Improve Colin Kaepernick, Jarryd Hayne
The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of reclaiming the NFL team's former glory. Reports indicate that the addition of Chip Kelly in the staff is yet another step towards that direction. With the former Philadelphia Eagles head coach on board, the Colin Kaepernick squad is attempting a comeback. Moreover, the ex-mentor of DeMarco Murray is expected to revive the flailing career of the quarterback.
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NBA Rumors: New Orleans Pelicans Eye Tyreke Evans Cash in; Is Anthony Davis Next?
The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the most widely speculated NBA teams this season. Rumors regarding the basketball group's interest in trade deals have plagued the league. Apart from the interest from the New Orleans Pelicans, it looks like other teams have been looking into potential bankable stars in the Anthony Davis squad.
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings Shop Rudy Gay; Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins Search For 'Right Deal'
The Sacramento Kings are said to not be in the running for a title shot this NBA season. With that said, the DeMarcus Cousins squad is noted to be in the process of rebuilding its roster. Generally, this process pushes basketball teams to get rid of old players in an effort to create a lineup free of the past roster's flaws. Hence, it usually comes as no surprise when veteran players of an NBA team gets traded for one or two newcomers and a draft pick.
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Break up Big 3; Blake Griffin Faces Trade, Abandons DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul
The Los Angeles Clippers remain one of the NBA teams in the league that continue to stick to their current lineup. Despite the ever-changing style of basketball in the past seasons, Doc Rivers is consistently adamant in his starters. Hence, matches featuring the Los Angeles Clippers usually feature the big three: Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan.
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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.
