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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Affirm Ray Allen Retirement Comeback; Hassan Whiteside, Chris Bosh Find New Dwyane Wade
The Miami Heat are in a state of panic after losing the big three, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James, who brought them back to back NBA championships. Despite the promise of Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic, it looks like Pat Riley is looking for a tried and tested superstar to lead the team. With the Ray Allen retirement news making the rounds, the Miami Heat are said to be the lucky team to have landed the veteran star.
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Eye Paul George Max Contract; D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle Want Pacers Vet As Mentor
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the rebuilding phase of the franchise following the Kobe Bryant retirement season. With only D'Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance, Jr. to lead the Nick Young squad, veterans are highly needed. Hence, a Paul George contract set at the max level is said to be in the works. Luke Walton, the former assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors, reportedly anticipates the entry of the Indiana Pacers veteran in the Los Angeles Lakers roster th
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NBA Rumors: Why Stephen Curry Contract With San Antonio Spurs Makes Sense For Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge
The Golden State Warriors inevitably turned into a super team with their win over the Kevin Durant free agency - an achievement that uprooted the 2014 NBA MVP from the clutches of Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder and into the locker room with Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. However, this move fueled Stephen Curry trade rumors especially in light of the 2017 free agency. Will the Dub Nation lose their leader to the San Antonio Spurs next year?
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Confirm Karl-Anthony Towns Trade; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Train Wolves Star
The Cleveland Cavaliers are filled to the brim with veteran stars who can take on the lead role in the off chance that LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are absent in games. While this makes for a promising team, the NBA champions still need to sign younger stars to serve as the next generation of leaders in the JR Smith squad. Hence, it comes as no surprise that a Karl-Anthony Towns trade is said to be confirmed by the Cleveland Cavaliers front office.
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Succeed In Joey Bosa Trade; Dak Prescott, Zek Elliot Welcome New DE
The Dallas Cowboys are openly on the lookout to add promising young football stars on their roster. Aside from their failure to sign Paxton Lynch in the 2016 NFL draft, a position they badly needed to fill due to the health of Tony Romo, the Dez Bryant squad also missed out on a chance to grab Joey Bosa. However, the rookie defensive end may be working his way to the Dallas Cowboys locker room just the same as reports point to an unannounced deal between the Dak Prescott squad and the San Diego
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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.
