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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Reject Blake Griffin Trade; Hassan Whiteside, Goran Dragic Refuse DeAndre Jordan, Paul Pierce Teammate
The Miami Heat are still reeling over the loss of Dwyane Wade to the Chicago Bulls. While they managed to keep Hassan Whiteside during the NBA free agency, they failed to convince Kevin Durant who later on went to the Golden State Warriors. At this point, the Miami Heat have no Big Three stars as LeBron James is still firmly rooted in the Cleveland Cavaliers with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. Meanwhile, Chris Bosh has yet to resolve his health issues.
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Eye Ricky Rubio Trade; Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins Up Next
The Kevin Durant free agency campaign may have been ended by the Golden State Warriors but it does not mean that the Stephen Curry squad is done with surprise deals this NBA offseason. The next target to join Draymond Green and Klay Thompson is Minnesota Timberwolves star Ricky Rubio. While the Karl-Anthony Towns team denies the NBA trade rumors involving Rubio, the Golden State Warriors are said to be quietly sealing the deal this offseason.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo Call For Taj Gibson Trade; Jimmy Butler, Bobby Portis Support Move
The Chicago Bulls are rapidly becoming one of the most formidable teams in the NBA today. With the entry of Dwyane Wade, who ended his long tenure with the Miami Heat this offseason, and Rajon Rondo, a veteran who carries with him years of winning attitude courtesy of his stint with the Boston Celtics, the Jimmy Butler team is now a serious contender in unseating the Cleveland Cavaliers of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in the Eastern Conference. However, it looks like a Taj Gibson tr
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Give Tim Tebow Second Chance; Tony Romo, Dez Bryant Approve New QB Sub
The Dallas Cowboys are still on the lookout for a healthy quarterback to take the place of Tony Romo in case their leader once again falls to injury in the next NFL season. While the Dez Bryant squad already has a rookie backup in Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones is said to be wary of the situation. With most quarterbacks already taken in the league, the Dallas Cowboys are reported to be targeting Tim Tebow as the sub for Tony Romo next season.
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NFL Rumors: Tennessee Titans Regret DeMarco Murray Massive Contract; Derrick Henry Shows More Promise Than Ex Cowboys Star
Former Dallas Cowboys superstar DeMarco Murray appears to still be making waves despite moving from the Tony Romo team. Following his troubled stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he reportedly got into disagreements with now San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly, the running back was sent to the Tennessee Titans in a massive NFL trade deal. However, reports claim that his new NFL team is once again experiencing issues with him - a problem that is said to become more apparent in light o
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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.
