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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Seal JR Smith Contract; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Convince PG Return
The Cleveland Cavaliers just sealed the deal with LeBron James, who signed for a three-year deal with the Kyrie Irving team, and the JR Smith contract appears to have also reached its final stage. In his announcement, King James himself shared that the Kevin Love team must now focus on the former New York Knicks star. That is, LeBron James expects a JR Smith contract "done" now.
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Announce Rudy Gay Trade; Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili Welcome Ex Kings
The Tim Duncan retirement announcement has left a void in the San Antonio Spurs roster. While Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green gear up to take the place of the Big Three, which include Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, head coach Gregg Popovich is searching for NBA All-Star players to help the team beat the Golden State Warriors super team composed of Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. As the offseason heats up, the San Antonio Spurs is said to be expecte
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Target Ben Simmons Contract; Hassan Whiteside, Justise Winslow Want Sixers Big Man
The Miami Heat are in a roster rebuilding mode in the past weeks especially in light of the Dwyane Wade exit. Without LeBron James and possibly Chris Bosh, not to mention their failure to win the Kevin Durant free agency campaign, the Hassan Whiteside squad is headed to another era. However, it looks like they lack one thing - a franchise face. While the NBA team bulk up their roster, Pat Riley is said to be targeting a Ben Simmons trade to bring home to the Miami Heat its very own Kobe Bryant,
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Hint At Chris Bosh Trade; Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo Campaign For Miami Heat Star
The Chicago Bulls brought in the biggest acquisition this NBA offseason when they signed Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat fame into their roster. Apart from D-Wade, the Jimmy Butler squad also landed Rajon Rondo from the Sacramento Kings. However, it looks like a Miami Heat Big Three reunion sans LeBron James will be seen in the Chicago Bulls locker room soon as Chris Bosh is said to be nearing a contract with the Nikola Mirotic squad.
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NFL Rumors: Seattle Seahawks Target Josh McCown Trade; Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor Praise RG3 Sub
The Seattle Seahawks have yet to make a remarkable move this NFL offseason. Experts currently point at the need to have a reliable backup for Russell Wilson. While the free agent market for a good quarterback is not that promising, with players like Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel dominating headlines, an NFL trade might be necessary to land a good sub. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the Kam Chancellor team is now targeting a Josh McCown trade.
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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.
