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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Hint At Kevin Love Trade Talks; Cavs Secretly Shop JR Smith, LeBron James Teammate
The Kobe Bryant retirement left a huge hole in the Los Angeles Lakers roster. While D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance, Jr. are promising stars, the Nick Young team needs a veteran to lead them next season. Reports note that this veteran might just be Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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NBA Rumors: Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki Recruits Andre Iguodala; Harrison Barnes, Andrew Bogut Call Warriors Teammate
The addition of Harrison Barnes in the Dallas Mavericks roster immediately put him on top of the lineup - a position he never held since he had always come behind Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. With the responsibility of being the number one player in the Dirk Nowitzki squad, the former Golden State Warriors star is said to be gunning for an Andre Iguodala trade to boost his new team with Andrew Bogut.
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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Attempts Steven Adams Trade; Stephen Curry, Draymond Green Reject Big Man
The Kevin Durant exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder roster broke the hearts of fans of the Russell Westbrook team. However, it looks like the now Golden State Warriors star has another heartbreaking plan up his sleeve. Reports are surfacing that a Steven Adams trade has been called for by none other than Kevin Durant as he calls on the Kiwi to join him alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson.
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Inquire on Rudy Gay Trade; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Want Kings Star
The Rudy Gay trade talks are said to have finally come to a stop this offseason as the San Antonio Spurs put an end to the lingering questions about the Sacramento Kings star's future. With his frustration and disappointment over how the front office of the DeMarcus Cousins team ran the organization, the reported exit of the small forward no longer comes as a surprise. Will he be fit though to boost the chances of Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green and LaMarcus Aldridge in dominating the Western Confere
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NBA Rumors: Russell Westbrook Succeeds In Jahlil Okafor Trade; Steven Adams, Enes Kanter Welcome Sixers Star
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of rebuilding their squad in response to the "super team" of the Golden State Warriors. With their beloved hero Kevin Durant jumping ship and signing with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Steven Adams squad is left with only Russell Westbrook to carry the group next season. However, it looks like reinforcements are on their way as a Jahlil Okafor trade is said to have been completed recently.
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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.
