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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Push for Peyton Manning Retirement; Brock Osweiler Takes Over In Super Bowl
The Super Bowl 50 is only a few days away but the excitement is heating up fans from both NFL teams. With Cam Newton's Carolina Panthers going in as early favorites, the Denver Broncos are expected to once again prove the crowd wrong. That is, Peyton Manning and his team is gunning to pull off yet another unexpected win - much like the one they delivered against Tom Brady's New England Patriots. However, the Denver Broncos must resolve a pressing matter first: who will be the starting quarterbac
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Kawhi Leonard Panic Over Tim Duncan Exit; LaMarcus Aldridge, Tony Parker Fear Stephen Curry
The reign of terror of the Golden State Warriors has yet to see its end anytime soon. The latest team to fall victim to the unflappable Stephen Curry and his crew is the San Antonio Spurs. While the two NBA squads are at the top ranks of the current season, the Klay Thompson squad smoked Tim Duncan's team with a blowout win. Ending the game at 120-90, the Draymond Green put to shame Tony Parker and his crew - with LaMarcus Aldridge and Kawhi Leonard looking like rookies in the hardwood court.
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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Eyes Brooklyn Nets Deal; Lakers, Knicks Fail To Steal OKC Star
The free agency speculations surrounding Kevin Durant are overwhelming this season. While the Oklahoma City Thunder star is busy attempting to push their NBA team to the top, fans and sports analysts are hard at work figuring out where he will be next. Despite Durant's strengthened bond with Russell Westbrook, the basketball community remains firm in its belief that the veteran will no longer be in Oklahoma come his free agency year.
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Kobe Bryant Slams 'Absolutely Horrible' AAU Basketball
Kobe Bryant has been known as a strong supporter of up and coming basketball stars. With his impending retirement, the Los Angeles Lakers icon has been widely reported to be open a guiding influence for the likes of D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance, Jr and Julius Randle. In fact, the Black Mamba provided career advice for Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas.
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NBA Rumors: Phoenix Suns Target Markieff Morris Swap For Kevin Love
The Phoenix Suns have been open about their goal of building a stronger and better NBA team by next season. With this in mind, one of the most widely talked about trading chip is Markieff Morris. With an earlier rift against the Phoenix Suns, the trade rumors surrounding basketball star are no longer surprising.
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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.
