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NBA Rumors: Washington Wizards Give Up Kevin Durant Free Agency; Jeremy Lin, Taj Gibson Offers From John Wall Team Confirmed
The Kevin Durant free agency train appears to have no plan of stopping in the Washington Wizards locker room. While the rest of the NBA teams, including the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, are looking into ways to sign the Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star, the John Wall team opted to move on and target other basketball players. With the possibility of signing Kevin Durant off the table, the Washington Wizards are said to be eyeing Jeremy Lin of the Char
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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Hint At Al Horford Free Agency Deal; James Harden, Jason Terry Excited For Hawks Star
The Houston Rockets are expected to make a serious effort in landing high-caliber free agents this offseason. Although they failed to outdo their performance in the 2014-15 NBA season, the James Harden team still managed to snag a playoffs spot last year. So, the Houston Rockets remain to be a favorable destination for some free agents. Moreover, the exit of Dwight Howard from their roster gives them a massive salary cap space. Hence, Houston Rockets can present a lucrative contract to their tar
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Confirm Dwight Howard Free Agency Deal; Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony Welcome Big Man
The New York Knicks appear to be keeping their promise of a better team to Carmelo Anthony. While the entry of Kristaps Porzingis in the NBA team helped them improve their standing in the league, the basketball group still failed to make it to the playoffs. Hence, it came as no surprise when reports of Carmelo Anthony plotting a way out started to circulate. However, it looks like the deal with Derrick Rose finally showed the seriousness of the New York Knicks in becoming champions. In addition
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings Rudy Gay Trade Final; DeMarcus Cousins Next In Line
The Sacramento Kings got wrapped up in locker room drama in the past NBA season. Despite the powerful players in the roster, the DeMarcus Cousins squad failed to make an impact in the league. Moreover, free agents are reportedly staying away from the Sacramento Kings due to the group's lack of chemistry and abundance of issues on and off the court. To resolve the situation, the front office reportedly wants to revamp the roster. That is, a Rudy Gay trade and a DeMarcus Cousins exit are said to b
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Sign Joakim Noah; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Target Pau Gasol Next
The San Antonio Spurs are considered as very strong contenders in the Western Conference. Although they fell victim to Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, their failure to face the Golden State Warriors before the 2016 NBA Finals did not diminish the star power in the Kawhi Leonard squad. Hence, stars like Kevin Durant and Hassan Whiteside remain interested in potentially signing with the San Antonio Spurs. In addition to the two free agency hotshots, reports are rife that Joakim Noah of the Chi
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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.
