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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets James Harden Calls for Russell Westbrook Trade; OKC Stars Reunite Vs Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry
The exit of Kevin Durant from the Oklahoma City Thunder and eventual move to the Golden State Warriors made him public enemy number one in the league. Apart from the reported feud he now has with former teammate Russell Westbrook, the decision of KD to join Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson also ignited the anger of Houston Rockets star James Harden. Hence, it comes as no surprise that The Beard is urging Russell Westbrook to join him in beating the Golden State Warriors as the Wes
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Confirm Russell Westbrook Trade; DeAndre Jordan, Paul Pierce Eye Dion Waiters Next
The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a heartbreaking 2015-16 NBA season. Despite bringing back the core team of Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, injuries and league suspensions halted the dreams of Doc Rivers to take down Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors. However, it looks like the NBA offseason will be pivotal for the Paul Pierce team as Russell Westbrook, who recently underwent a painful breakup for Kevin Durant in Oklahoma, might just be signing with
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Hint At Ben Simmons Trade; Hassan Whiteside Loses Goran Dragic For 'Mini-LeBron James'
The Miami Heat are now in a panic following the surprise exit of Dwyane Wade to the Chicago Bulls. With two of the Big Three out of the roster, as LeBron James is now with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Wade signed up for the Jimmy Butler squad, the Hassan Whiteside squad is running of options. That is, the Miami Heat appears to have been pushed to enter their rebuilding phase earlier than planned. However, Pat Riley is never one to allow his team to sink at the bottom as reports now claim that a B
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks JR Smith Trade In The Works; Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis Add SF To Derrick Rose Team
The New York Knicks are rebuilding their roster while also adding players who can boost their chances of actually making it to the NBA players. With the clock ticking for Carmelo Anthony, the Kristaps Porzingis squad added former Chicago Bulls superstars Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. With "redemption" seemingly the team in the free agent moves of the New York Knicks, it comes as no surprise that JR Smith is another star in their list.
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Offer DeMarcus Cousins 1-Year Deal; Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson Test Kings Star
The Golden State Warriors are still not done in their quest to create a super team. After landing the Kevin Durant free agency deal, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green appear to have their eyes set to sign another NBA All-Star: DeMarcus Cousins. With the Rudy Gay trade rumors in full blast this offseason, Rajon Rondo shipped to the Chicago Bulls in free agency and 2016 NBA Draft picks that left a lot to be desired, the young Sacramento Kings center seems to be jumping off ship as we
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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.
