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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Sign Chris Bosh Trade; D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Welcome Heat Vet
The absence of a veteran star to lead the Los Angeles Lakers is causing a problem to its young core. Despite the talent of D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle, the need for an experienced leader to replace Kobe Bryant as their mentor remains an issue. Hence, it comes as no surprise that a Chris Bosh contract is said to have been signed by the Luke Walton team this offseason.
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Derrick Rose Feuds with Carmelo Anthony Over Top Dog Role?
The New York Knicks are anticipated to come in as a better team this NBA season especially with the addition of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls as well as Courtney Lee of the Charlotte Hornets. With Kristaps Porzingis looking to gain more traction in the hardwood court through intense workouts and drills, fans of the team are eager to see if Carmelo Anthony finally has the group to at least make it to the playoffs. However, it looks like adding too many alphas backfired for the
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Welcome Back Mario Chalmers; Hassan Whiteside, Goran Dragic Excited For Ex LeBron James Backup
The Big Three era in the Miami Heat ended when Dwyane Wade left for the Chicago Bulls. With Chris Bosh still uncertain about his future with the Hassan Whiteside team and LeBron James highly unlikely to return to Miami anytime soon, the Pat Riley squad is expected to undergo a rebuilding phase. However, it looks like one player from the LeBron James era is making a comeback in the roster as a Mario Chalmers contract is said to have been finalized via free agency.
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NBA Rumors: Atlanta Hawks Announce Jahlil Okafor Trade; Dwight Howard Threatened Over Young C
The exit of Al Horford from the Atlanta Hawks was a huge blow to the Kyle Korver team. While Dwight Howard is a great replacement, the NBA team is said to still be looking for a young star to build their roster around. Hence, it comes as no surprise that a Jahlil Okafor trade is on its way for the Atlanta Hawks. However, the former Houston Rockets big man and controversial James Harden frenemy is reportedly blocking the trade with sources claiming that he feels threatened over the Philadelphia 7
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Confirm Michael Vick Minimum Contract; Paxton Lynch, Trevor Siemian Backups For QB
The Michael Vick free agency campaign appears to have come to an end. Impressively, it looks like the veteran quarterback actually got his wish for his NFL return. That is, a Michael Vick contract has been said to be offered by the Denver Broncos - the recent Super Bowl champions and definitely a contender team. Can he relive his glory days in the Paxton Lynch squad?
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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.
