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NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Targets Nikola Mirotic Trade For Brooklyn Nets; Jimmy Butler Fights Off Offer
The Brooklyn Nets are on a roll this NBA offseason following the entry of Jeremy Lin and Brook Lopez in the roster. To further improve their chances of making a splash in the playoffs next season, the Anthony Bennett squad is said to be mulling over a Nikola Mirotic trade. However, it looks like they found a staunch opponent of this move in Jimmy Butler.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Work On Chris Bosh Trade; Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo Campaign For Heat Star
When the Derrick Rose trade went through and the Chicago Bulls let go of one of their most beloved players to the New York Knicks, fans of the Jimmy Butler squad started to believe that change is coming in the franchise. This idea was strengthened when the team brought in Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo in the wake of the departure of both Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol. In an effort to further improve the lineup, the Chicago Bulls are expected to sign a Chris Bosh trade sometime this NBA offseason.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Eye JR Smith Trade; Hassan Whiteside, Goran Dragic Want Cavs Star
The Miami Heat roster remains to have big holes in both offense and defense despite losing LeBron James nearly two years ago. The problem worsened when Dwyane Wade opted to abandon ship and sign with the Chicago Bulls alongside Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo. With the Eastern Conference shaping up into a way more competitive division this NBA offseason, Pat Riley appears to be ready to finally bring out the big guns. Reports indicate that the Miami Heat are ready to offer a JR Smith trade to the C
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Target Klay Thompson Trade For Tony Parker Retirement; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Look For Next Manu Ginobili
The San Antonio Spurs are searching for ways to fill the void left of the Tim Duncan retirement move this offseason. With both Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker calling it quits for international basketball after their stunt in the Rio Olympics 2016, the Kawhi Leonard squad needs to step up their game in terms of signing talented stars in their roster. This concern now points to a potential Klay Thompson trade that could effectively help the San Antonio Spurs focus LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green
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NBA Rumors: Charlotte Hornets Top Team To Win Stephen Curry Contract In 2017 Free Agency; Kemba Walker, Nicolas Batum Accept Less Pay
The exit of Jeremy Lin from the Charlotte Hornets roster had been a big loss to the Kemba Walker team. Although the Michael Jordan squad could have offered a more enticing deal to keep the Linsanity alongside Courtney Lee and Nicolas Batum, they opted not to do so. With such tight-fisted money-related decisions, the Charlotte Hornets' plans for the 2017 free agency become clear. That is, Michael Jordan and the entire front office will be going after a Stephen Curry contract to bring the Golden S
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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.
