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NBA Rumors: John Wall Rejects Kevin Durant; Russell Westbrook, Dion Waiters Gear Up for OKC Campaign
The Kevin Durant free agency train is set make as many stops as possible - a trip that includes offers from the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. With the Oklahoma City Thunder star mum on his possible future in the NBA, fans have been excitedly talking about the possibility of seeing KD play alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson while others imagine a super team with him working with Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green. Meanwhile, James Harden has
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry Seeks Jeremy Lin Hiatus; Draymond Green, Klay Thompson Panic
The Golden State Warriors are only one game away from becoming back to back NBA champions. While LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers are putting up a good fight, clinching an amazing Game 5 win over the Draymond Green team, the chances of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson bringing home the trophy and drinking champagne soon remain promising. However, what will happen to the Golden State Warriors next NBA season if the two-year MVP decides to go on hiatus and follow the path of Jeremy Lin? That is, w
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Pass On Ben Simmons; Dwyane Wade, Hassan Whiteside to Offer Rookie Huge Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the brink of creating a promising team that could fill the void left by the end of the Kobe Bryant era. With young stars D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson leading the roster, the contention is that a strong veteran presence will be pursued this NBA offseason. Given the Kevin Durant free agency possibility and the huge cap space of the Los Angeles Lakers, it is highly likely that the Luke Walton team will pursue the Oklahoma City Thunder star. What does this plan
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NBA Rumors: Minnesota Timberwolves Ricky Rubio Sign with Chicago Bulls; Joakim Noah Agrees To Swap
The Chicago Bulls are gearing up to build a stronger and better team. With Pau Gasol and Taj Gibson reportedly looking into NBA trades this offseason and Derrick Rose still uncertain about his health, the former Michael Jordan squad only has a handful of stars to carry the group. As if these concerns are not enough, it looks like the Chicago Bulls will soon lose one of its best basketball players and leader - Joakim Noah - to free agency soon.
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Swaps Ezekiel Elliot, Darren McFadden for Derrick Henry; Tony Romo Backs Heisman Trophy Champ
The Dallas Cowboys lost one of their best stars when DeMarco Murray walked out of their locker room and signed a huge contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. When the NFL offseason started and the running back opted to leave the former Chip Kelly team to sign with the Tennessee Titans, rumors were rife that the Tony Romo squad wanted to trade for him again. At the moment, it looks like the Dallas Cowboys have renewed their interest on the Tennessee Titans roster. However, Jerry Jones appears to n
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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.
