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NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Calls For Russell Westbrook Trade; Brooklyn Nets Recruit OKC Star
The divorce of Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder saw the crumbling of the newly minted Golden State Warriors star's relationship with former teammate Russell Westbrook. In choosing to play alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, the 2014 NBA MVP became public enemy No. 1 in the NBA - a situation endured by LeBron James when he moved to the Miami Heat to win championships with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh as well as LaMarcus Aldridge when he signed with the San Antonio S
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Target Seth Curry Trade; Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant Rejoice Over SG Deal
The Golden State Warriors are expected to become one of the most polarizing teams in the NBA next season due to the addition of Kevin Durant in the group led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. With the Oklahoma City Thunder roster left with only one NBA All-Star in Russell Westbrook and the San Antonio Spurs entering the season without Tim Duncan, the Western Conference seems to be a sure win for the Dub Nation. While the likes of Dion Waiters, Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge a
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NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics Affirm Kevin Garnett Trade; T-Wolves Vet Plan Kobe Bryant Like Retirement
The Boston Celtics are aggressively signing NBA stars in the offseason. While the Isaiah Thomas squad missed out on the Kevin Durant free agency campaign, with the former Oklahoma City Thunder star opting to go with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in the Golden State Warriors roster, reports are surfacing that a strong super team will be on its way soon. The Boston Celtics are said to be working out the details to a Kevin Garnett trade in the past months.
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos OK Trevor Siemian Trade; Mark Sanchez, Paxton Lynch Drive Out 3rd QB
The Denver Broncos are in the quest of repeating their remarkable NFL season when they won the Super Bowl trophy from right under the noses of the once undefeated Carolina Panthers. Despite having an aging quarterback in Peyton Manning and a then inexperienced Brock Osweiler, the Von Miller team managed to beat the Cam Newton squad. As the new season approaches, the Denver Broncos appear to be targeting the same combination of a veteran star and a promising newbie in Mark Sanchez and Paxton Lync
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Eye Nick Foles Contract; Tony Romo, Dez Bryant Lobby For Ex-Rams Deal
The Dallas Cowboys face one crucial problem as they gear up for the next season - a healthy quarterback. While Tony Romo appears to be once again ready for battle and Dak Prescott looks like a promising backup, the fact remains that the Dez Bryant squad will need a stronger sub than a rookie fresh off college. Hence, the release of Nick Foles from the Los Angeles Rams could not have come at a more convenient time. Not taking any more chances, reports reveal that Jerry Jones is now working a deal
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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.
