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NFL Rumors: Carolina Panthers Give Johnny Manziel Minimum Contract; Cam Newton, Michael Oher Support Johnny Football
The Carolina Panthers faced a heartbreaking loss in the hands of the Denver Broncos when the Cam Newton team fell short in the Super Bowl last season. Following a football season that had them almost achieve a perfectly undefeated record, the Michael Oher squad was earlier pegged as potential champions. However, the Carolina Panthers later on proved to be no match for the leadership of both Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler. Will adding Johnny Manziel to the team boost their Super Bowl chances t
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Confirm Michael Vick Max Contract; Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch Reject Vet
The Denver Broncos are overflowing with promising quarterbacks. However, it looks like neither Mark Sanchez nor Trevor Siemian managed to come up with a convincing performance to land the starting job. With Paxton Lynch still fumbling to fit in the NFL, the Super Bowl team is said to have opted to sign a Michael Vick max contract in the midst of the preseason games.
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NFL Rumors: Seattle Seahawks Hint At Mark Sanchez Trade; Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor Want QB
The Seattle Seahawks are slowly losing their Super Bowl contender status as fans begin to worry about the health of Russell Wilson. The young quarterback, who has been the subject of countless criticisms especially in light of the comparisons made between him and Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Andrew Luck or Drew Bees, remains a target in the gridiron. Without a reliable backup to allow him to pass over the reins, the Kam Chancellor keeps relying on luck in terms of their leader's health. However, a
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Offer Blake Griffin Trade Minimum Deal; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Welcome PG
The San Antonio Spurs have a huge cap space following the Tim Duncan retirement and the possible exit of both Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. With the Golden State Warriors acquiring Kevin Durant via free agency, a move that made the Stephen Curry squad a super team along with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Western Conference just became even more competitive next season. Hence, a Blake Griffin trade is said to be in the works.
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Offer Blake Griffin Trade Minimum Deal; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Welcome PG
The San Antonio Spurs have a huge cap space following the Tim Duncan retirement and the possible exit of both Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. With the Golden State Warriors acquiring Kevin Durant via free agency, a move that made the Stephen Curry squad a super team along with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Western Conference just became even more competitive next season. Hence, a Blake Griffin trade is said to be in the works.
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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.
