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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Trade TY Lawson; Dwight Howard, James Harden eye Jason Terry Start
Fans and followers of the NBA have dubbed the Houston Rockets as championship contenders prior to the start of the season. However, the James Harden basketball squad barely made wins as the year progressed. The height of the disappointing performance of the Houston Rockets this season appeared to have been the loss that cost Kevin McHale his job. Earlier this month, the NBA team's executives decided to let go of McHale and assigned JB Bickerstaff as the interim head coach.
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Star Wars 7 Spoilers, Trailer: The Force Awakens Cast, Plot, Release Date
The Star Wars franchise has always been one to pride of such loyal followers throughout the years. As yet another installment of the widely loved series makes its way to the box office, fans of the stories and the characters could not help but be thrilled for the next chapter. Moreover, the return of three iconic characters, Hans Solo (Harrison Ford), Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), added to the excitement of the public.
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Angelina Jolie Latest News: Brad Pitt's Wife Talks about Life, Motherhood & Movies
Angelina Jolie and husband Brad Pitt have been widely considered as one of the ideal couple in Hollywood today. With both artists successful in their chosen careers, the two are applauded for their efforts to give back to society in the form of charity work and donations. However, Pitt and Jolie's most challenging roles would be serving as parents to their children. The couple has six kids at the moment.
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ISIS News Update 2015: Master Sgt. Joshua Wheeler Laid To Rest; Family, Friends Mourn Fallen American Hero
The memorial service for the first American soldier killed on duty in the war against ISIS ended was held on Tuesday (November 24), 10:00 am, at the Trinity United Methodist Church. The burial ceremony for Master Sgt. Joshua Wheeler, who perished in action during a rescue mission on October 22, was attended by his close friends, family members and fellow soldiers in the military. The Agent Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw took charge of the event, according to Times Record Online. Master
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings' Rudy Gay, DeMarcus Cousins Struggle, Rajon Rondo Takes Lead
The Sacramento Kings faced an incredible dilemma when the NBA team lost two of its star players: Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins. With only Rajon Rondo then going solo in terms of leading the basketball squad, the experience and wisdom of the 10-season veteran became apparent in his performance. Even following the return of the Sacramento Kings' Big Man, Rondo continued to impress the fans and followers of the NBA team as well as the coaching staff and his teammates.
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North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress
As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo
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Woman pastor analyzes: How Chinese gender culture shapes female ministers’ roles in churches
In traditional Chinese culture, deeply ingrained notions of gender roles, often expressed as "male strong, female weak," significantly influence the position of women in society and the church. This issue is particularly pertinent for female pastors navigating their roles in ministry. Rev. Dora Wang, Ph.D., from China Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), recently addressed this topic in a seminar, sharing her insights on the challenges women face in ministry and proposing strategies to su
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4th Christian art biennale in Hong Kong concluding with record reception
The fourth Christian Art Biennale, titled “The Splendor of Beauty in His Land,” opened on December 22 at Tseung Kwan O Methodist Primary School in Hong Kong and will conclude tomorrow, January 1. The 10-day exhibition has drawn enthusiastic responses, surpassing previous years in attendance and impact.
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2024 report from Wycliffe Global Alliance shows status of Bible accessibility worldwide
Wycliffe Global Alliance has published its 2024 Global Scripture Access Report, unveiling the latest status of Bible accessibility worldwide. The annual report is compiled using data from the Alliance’s partner organizations, including SIL International, the United Bible Societies, and others.
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A Christian’s proper response to the sugar-coated bullet of influencer fame
Today, I came across a thought-provoking story about a 2016 internet influencer from the U.S.. The case of Nicholas Perry raises a sobering question: Is it worth sacrificing oneself in the pursuit of views?