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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Confirm Jamal Crawford 1-Year Deal; Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh welcome SG
The Miami Heat are searching for potential free agents to fill the void left by LeBron James when the latter left to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers. While two of the Big Three stars remained, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, it quickly became apparent that more star power is needed to push the rankings of the Hassan Whiteside team higher in the Eastern Conference. With the Kevin Durant free agency in full force this NBA offseason, the Miami Heat is said to be looking into cheap deals with veteran sta
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NBA Rumors: Charlotte Hornets Agree to Jeremy Lin Max Contract; Linsanity Returns To Kemba Walker Team
The Charlotte Hornets instilled fear in the hearts of the Miami Heat fans when Kemba Walker, Nicolas Batum and Jeremy Lin almost eliminate Dwyane Wade, Hassan Whiteside and Luol Deng from the 2016 NBA playoffs. While they failed in their goal, the Michael Jordan team managed to earn the respect of the basketball community. More importantly, the Charlotte Hornets finally saw how their investments paid off in the hardwood court. To be more specific, the NBA playoffs gave the Courtney Lee squad the
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Kevin Love Demands Max Contract; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Force Richard Jefferson Retirement
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still high from the 2016 NBA Championship win over the Golden State Warriors. While the LeBron James squad celebrates their victory over Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, the champs' front office are said to be in the process of figuring out how to best handle the roster for the next NBA season. Among the contracts studied by the Cleveland Cavaliers execs, the Kevin Love max deal is said to be taking top priority.
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Disappointed Over Dak Prescott; Tony Romo, Dez Bryant Hopes for Better Ezekiel Elliot Workouts
The Dallas Cowboys are undergoing a rebuilding phase with the entry of two promising rookies in the Tony Romo team. However, reports are claiming that Dak Prescott is turning out to be a disappointment. Meanwhile, the Dez Bryant squad is expecting Ezekiel Elliot to achieve the same level of fame and skill as former teammate DeMarco Murray, who is now with the Tennessee Titans and is mentoring Derrick Henry.
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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Regret Carson Wentz Draft; Sam Bradford Proves He Deserves top QB Spot
The Philadelphia Eagles are said to be relieved that the Sam Bradford holdout is over as newly minted NFL star Carson Wentz reportedly fails to meet expectations. While the rookie quarterback initially gained praises for his skills in the gridiron, it looks like fans spoke too soon of his ability to rule the NFL. Was it a mistake for the Philadelphia Eagles to sign Carson Wentz with a massive contract instead of acquiring a more experienced quarterback in the market?
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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.
