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NFL Rumors: Cleveland Browns Robert Griffin III Loses QB Battle; Josh McCrown Better Starter?
The end of the Johnny Manziel era in the Cleveland Browns paved the way for a fresh start for Robert Griffin III who also had a problematic NFL season with the Washington Redskins. As the training camp progresses, fans of RG3 are eager to learn whether or not the quarterback earned the starting position in his new football team. Although Griffin has been consistently promising ever since he signed with the team, it looks like the Cleveland Browns are choosing to stick with Josh McCown for the st
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Target Geno Smith Trade; Ryan Fitzpatrick Loses Backup To Tony Romo, Dez Bryant
The Dallas Cowboys are looking for veteran NFL stars to serve as a backup quarterback in case a Tony Romo injury once again sidelines their leader next season. With limited free agency options, which reportedly include Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel, the Dez Bryant squad is said to be looking into an NFL trade to find the right guy. Reports indicate that the Dallas Cowboys are eyeing a Geno Smith trade to accomplish this goal.
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NBA Rumors: Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Jahlil Okafor; Russell Westbrook, Steven Adams Mentor Sixers Star
The Oklahoma City Thunder are experiencing a crisis following the exit of Kevin Durant, who is now with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors. With only one NBA All-Star left to carry the franchise, the Steven Adams squad need to move fast to keep the interest of Russell Westbrook. In an effort to convince Westbrook to stay, the Oklahoma City Thunder are said to complete a Jahlil Okafor trade this offseason.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Target D'Angelo Russell as Next Dwyane Wade; Hassan Whiteside, Goran Dragic Welcome PG
The Miami Heat got the shock of their lives when Dwyane Wade walked away from the team via free agency. Still reeling from the loss of LeBron James, who went back to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, the Hassan Whiteside squad only has Chris Bosh left from their original Big Three. In an effort to cope with the dwindling number of superstars on the roster, Pat Riley is said to be looking at D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers as the potential player to build the franchise around in the nex
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Eye Jimmy Butler trade; LeBron James, Kevin Love target Young SG
The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting down to business as the LeBron James squad looks for more basketball stars to improve their roster. With the Golden State Warriors signing Kevin Durant, the possibility of beating Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in the next NBA season becomes a daunting task for the Kyrie Irving group. Hence, the Cleveland Cavaliers are said to be exhausting all their efforts to seal the deal in the Jimmy Butler trade with the Chicago Bulls.
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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.
