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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Mull Over Jeremy Lin Trade; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Want Mature Big 3
The San Antonio Spurs are once again reclaiming their rightful spot as serious contenders for the NBA title courtesy of LaMarcus Aldridge and Kawhi Leonard stats. However, the Pau Gasol team appears to still lack something to make them an unquestionable group to beat the Golden State Warriors as the Western Conference champions. With this in mind, a Jeremy Lin trade has been put on the table in an effort to build a stronger and more mature Big 3 in the Danny Green squad.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Target John Wall Contract; Hassan Whiteside, Goran Dragic Look At Bradley Beal Next
The Miami Heat are still struggling to bounce back following the Dwyane Wade exit to the Chicago Bulls and the potential early retirement of Chris Bosh - both of which shook the team after LeBron James packed his bags to team up with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite the growth of Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic as leaders, the Justise Winslow squad still needs stronger players to fill the void. With this necessity in mind, a John Wall contract is anticipated to b
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NBA Rumors: Russell Westbrook Stats Inspire Damian Lillard Trade; Trail Blazers Star Joins OKC
The Oklahoma City Thunder are proving their mettle amid the Kevin Durant contract drama that pushed him to the Golden State Warriors during the offseason. With the Russell Westbrook stats looking better than ever this season, a number of potential NBA trade deals seem to be in the works. Among these possibilities is a Damian Lillard trade - one that could make the Portland Trail Blazers star the much-needed partner for the struggling OKC leader.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Push For Cheap Blake Griffin Trade; Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler Welcome Clippers Star
The Chicago Bulls slid from the Eastern Conference rankings following the problematic performances from NBA All-Star players Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo. Despite the inconsistency and disconnect threatening to take over the group, which was pretty much the same fear they shared during the Derrick Rose era, the Taj Gibson squad seems to be rallying to make sure that their NBA title shot does not slip away again this year. With this in mind, a Blake Griffin trade negotiation could be
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Agree to Michael Vick Contract; Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliot Welcome Vet QB
The Dallas Cowboys are strikingly different from the team they were last NFL season when Tony Romo had been lead quarterback. With the surprising performance of Dak Prescott, the Ezekiel Elliot team is now the top contender in the NFC East. However, many believe that the Dez Bryant group still does not have what it takes to be Super Bowl champions.
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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.
