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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich Takes Dig vs Cleveland Cavaliers; Tim Duncan's Coach Mocks LeBron James
The departure of David Blatt from the Cleveland Cavaliers sparked outrage not only within the NBA community but also across the world. Apart from the basketball team itself, supporters of the former head coach criticized LeBron James. Moreover, the coaches all over the NBA ridiculed the decision to fire Blatt following the Kyrie Irving squad's defeat to the Golden State Warriors.
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Russell Wilson Shrugs Off Critics: Ex Seattle Seahawks Says QB is 'Rock-Solid in The Lord'
The devastating loss of the Seattle Seahawks to the Carolina Panthers had fans mourning for the once Super Bowl 50 contenders. The Russell Wilson squad had been plagued with issues since the start of the football season including a holdout courtesy of safety Kam Chancellor. The injuries of wide receiver Marshawn Lynch also hurt the chances of the Seattle Seahawks.
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin Out; DeAndre Jordan And Chris Paul Panic
The Los Angeles Clippers are wading through a highly competitive Western Conference. Ranking fourth place in the Stephen Curry-led division, the DeAndre Jordan squad has yet to find ways to reach the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs at the top. However, it looks like the Los Angeles Clippers have just made the goal even more difficult to achieve with the recent turn of events.
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Share Secret in New England Patriots Win at AFC Championship Match
The New England Patriots suffered a devastating loss in the hands of the Denver Broncos as the two NFL teams battled it out for a Super Bowl 50 spot. With Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in the front lines, the AFC Championship match had been a close fight until the end. Prior to the said face off, however, the Rob Gronkowski squad was actually pegged as the favorite to go all the way to the Super Bowl 50.
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Super Bowl 50 Predictions: Carolina Panthers To Dominate Broncos; Cam Newton Vows Peyton Manning, Brock Osweiler Loss
The Carolina Panthers are recognized as one of the most unexpected breakout teams this NFL season. Coming off a disappointing run in 2014-15, the Cam Newton surpassed expectations and rose as one of the best teams in the league. With only one loss throughout the NFL season, the Carolina Panthers are targeting a spectacular Super Bowl 50 win over the Denver Broncos.
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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.
