-
Golden State Warriors Crush Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers; Stephen Curry Destroys LeBron James, Derrick Rose Squads
The Golden State Warriors have been nothing but spectacular this NBA season. Coming off from an unexpected championship last season, Stephen Curry and his squad are unstoppable in proving that they deserve their trophy. Moreover, the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose James Harden and Dwyane Wade got the shock of their NBA careers when the Draymond Green squad trampled over their defenses easily.
-
Kobe Bryant Denies Plans To Quit Workout Routine after Retirement; Black Mamba Eyes Extreme Sports
The retirement announcement of the great Kobe Bryant broke the hearts of not only his fans but also the followers of the entire NBA community. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been hailed as one of the greatest basketball players of his generation - with some even claiming that his career molded the sport into what it is today. Hence, the Black Mamba's departure from the hardwood court has been widely perceived as the end of an era.
-
NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Aim For Derrick Henry Deal; Is Tim Tebow Out as Tony Romo Backup?
The Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing run this NFL season. The Dez Bryant squad initially came off as a team to watch out for despite the heartbreaking transfer of DeMarco Murray to the Philadelphia Eagles. However, injuries thwarted the efforts of the Greg Hardy squad as they even lost star player Tony Romo along the way. The comeback efforts of the quarterback, albeit admirable, were deemed too late for the football team that saw their dream crash and burn by the second week of the NFL season
-
NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin's Hair Banned From Games? Are Christian Player's Spikes Too Dangerous?
The NBA is known to be a place filled with injuries either consciously or unconsciously done by the basketball stars. However, the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks may have recorded the weirdest injury in the hardwood court. In aggressive drive towards the basket, Jeremy Lin incurred a foul when his hair reportedly injured Jerryd Bayless.
-
UFC News: Ronda Rousey Knocks Down Retirement Rumors, Gets Support from Cyborg Justino; Holly Holm Fear Miesha Tate More
The year 2015 was a spectacular one for the UFC. Two of this biggest upsets in history have been achieved: Holly Holm over Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor over Jose Aldo. Almost immediately after their fight, however, the former UFC Featherweight champ called for a rematch against the Irishman. This was not the case for Holm, who is actually slated to face off against Miesha Tate soon.
-
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.
-
‘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.
-
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
-
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:
-
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.
