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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Sign JR Smith; Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler Get LeBron James Approval
The move of the Chicago Bulls to sign veterans Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat and Rajon Rondo of the Sacramento Kings to form the three alphas with Jimmy Butler showed the direction the team plan to take. Moreover, the exit of Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol signified the end of an era for the Nikola Mirotic squad. To further boost their Eastern Conference chances, the Chicago Bulls are said to have recently signed Cleveland Cavaliers star JR Smith this offseason.
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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Offer Geno Smith Max Contract; Carson Wentz, Sam Bradford Rejected As Starters
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of possibly another disappointing NFL season as Sam Bradford continues to fail to impress fans while Carson Wentz is still untrained in the ways of professional football. Hence, a Geno Smith contract might just be in the works to bring in a starter who can lead the team soon. Will the New York Jets star have a fresh start with the Philadelphia Eagles this season?
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Pitch Jimmy Garoppolo Trade; Tony Romo, Dez Bryant Impressed With QB Sub
The Dallas Cowboys are running out of time to determine who could be the best backup for Tony Romo once the regular season starts. Despite the promising performance of Dak Prescott, which earned praises from teammate Dez Bryant, the Jerry Jones team still has to figure out how to avoid getting into the same situation they were in last season. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the Dallas Cowboys are now targeting one of the breakout stars this preseason: Jimmy Garoppolo.
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NFL Rumors: Seattle Seahawks Sign Michael Vick Contract; Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor Overjoyed With New QB
The Seattle Seahawks are looking for ways to bounce back to their Super Bowl glory. To start off their journey towards becoming one of the strongest contenders in the league, in which they would once again be regarded as a dangerous squad when faced by the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers or New England Patriots, a Russell Wilson backup must be signed soon. Among the potential quarterbacks in the NFL, the Kam Chancellor squad is said to be zeroing in on a Michael Vick contract this preseason.
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Announce Trevor Siemian Trade; Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert Disappoint In Preseason
The San Francisco 49ers are looking into a Trevor Siemian trade following the disappointing performance of both Colin Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert. Given the abundance of quarterbacks in the Denver Broncos, with both Mark Sanchez and Paxton Lynch also vying for the top role, Chip Kelly feels that signing the former Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler backup could help the NFL team. Moreover, this trade gives Trevor Siemian a huge chance of actually becoming a starter.
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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.
