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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets James Harden Promotes Nick Young Trade; Swaggy P Gets Second Chance With The Beard
The Houston Rockets are making surprising offseason moves especially in light of their decision not to re-sign Jason Terry. Without these veterans in the roster, fans of the James Harden team are confused on the direction the group wants to pursue. Recent reports indicate that a Nick Young trade to the Houston Rockets locker room may be in the works. Will the Los Angeles Lakers star do better than recent failed acquisitions Ty Lawson and Dwight Howard?
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Hint At Lamar Odom Minimum Contract; D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Excited For Vet
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking at a possible roster spot for Lamar Odom who is targeting his NBA comeback this season. With the trade market short on potential veteran candidates, the D'Angelo Russell squad is said to be sealing the deal with the former Keeping Up With The Kardashians star. However, the Jordan Clarkson team can only promise a minimum contract to the veteran. Will Lamar Odom accept it?
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Announce Taj Gibson Trade; Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade Look For New Core Member
The Chicago Bulls are looking into rebuilding their roster following the exit of their core members Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah to the New York Knicks as well as Pau Gasol to the San Antonio Spurs. With the entry of veteran stars Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade to back up Jimmy Butler in the leadership role, it looks like it is time for a Taj Gibson trade to happen. At this point, the Chicago Bulls are scouring the league for new members to replace the 31-year-old power forward.
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Target Anthony Davis Trade; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Recruit Pelicans Star
The San Antonio Spurs are big on investing on NBA All-Star players who can easily take over when the Big Three, composed of Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green, especially in light of the Tim Duncan retirement and the pending exit of both Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. With this in mind, the Pau Gasol team is looking into a strong player who can work both defense and offense. Hence, it comes as no surprise that an Anthony Davis trade is in the works with the San Antonio Spurs.
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NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors Negotiate Nick Young Trade For Minimum Deal; DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry Reject Lakers Star
The Toronto Raptors had a successful 2016 NBA playoffs run with the team almost beating LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in the series. While Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan did not make it to the NBA Finals to face Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, their performance in the past season turned them into serious contenders for the title. However, their loss to the JR Smith team also highlighted one problem - the Toronto Raptors cannot solely rely o
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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.
