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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Confirm Chris Bosh Contract; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge welcome Heat SG
The San Antonio Spurs are looking into adding veteran stars in their roster following the exit of NBA legend Tim Duncan. While Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green are widely recognized as the predecessors of the Big Three, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker will still need another experienced star to guide the younger players. With this in mind, the San Antonio Spurs are said to have signed Chris Bosh to a minimum deal for the next NBA season.
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Affirm Jimmy Butler Trade; D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Reject Bulls PG
The Los Angeles Lakers are busy scouring the market for a veteran star to add to their roster. Missing out on big names in free agency, such as Kevin Durant and Hassan Whiteside, the D'Angelo Russell team needs to present good offers to attract trades from other squads. At the moment, reports claim that Luke Walton has his eyes set on closing the Jimmy Butler trade contract.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Confirm Blake Griffin Trade; Nikola Mirotic, Taj Gibson Shopped For Clippers Star Salary
The Chicago Bulls are actively seeking NBA All-Star players to join their roster this offseason. Moving Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah to the New York Knicks as well as releasing Pau Gasol to the San Antonio Spurs now give the Jimmy Butler squad enough cap space to lure more promising stars to add to Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade. Reports reveal that the Chicago Bulls are close to sealing the Blake Griffin trade deal to welcome the Los Angeles Clippers star before the next NBA season begins.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Offer Jahlil Okafor Max Deal; Jimmy Butler, Rajon Rondo Recruit 76ers Star
The Chicago Bulls are clearly making sure that their disappointing 2016 NBA season will not have a repeat soon. Starting from the exit of Derrick Rose, the Jimmy Butler team looks to be very serious in rebuilding their team as even Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah found themselves off the roster by now. With the entry of Dwyane Wade, an icon from the Miami Heat, and Rajon Rondo from the Sacramento Kings and Boston Celtics, the Chicago Bulls are slowly becoming a very formidable squad in the Eastern Con
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Confirm Tony Parker Max Contract; D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson Welcome PG
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of a rebuilding phase especially following the exit of Kobe Bryant from their roster. With D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson carrying the NBA team, the Luke Walton squad needs a more solid and veteran presence in the roster to lead the group in the hardwood court. Since the Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Hassan Whiteside and Kevin Durant, the young team appears to be targeting Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs.
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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.
