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NFL Rumors: Cleveland Browns Robert Griffin III Beats Josh McCown; RG3 Vows No Repeat of Johnny Manziel Drama
If there is one thing that the Cleveland Browns and Robert Griffin III have in common, then that would be how they overcame a traumatic 2015-16 NFL season. For RG3, the previous season saw him humiliated by the Washington Redskins. As for the Cleveland Browns, their entire season last year had been made extra challenging courtesy of Johnny Manziel. A former Heisman Trophy winner, Johnny Football proved to be a devastating pick for the NFL team. As they prepare for the next season, it looks like
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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Carson Wentz Puts Sam Bradford to Shame; Rookie Better Than Ex Rams QB
The Philadelphia Eagles are in the midst of rebuilding their roster. With the exit of Chip Kelly and DeMarco Murray from the NFL team, it is expected that there will be less drama by the next season. However, it looks like the rifts just moved to a different position. Reports are rife that the competition for the starting quarterback position is extremely stiff. Moreover, it looks like Sam Bradford is proving to be no match against rookie Carson Wentz.
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers trade Kevin Love; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Recruit DeMar DeRozan
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off an exciting 30-point win over the Golden State Warriors. With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green threatening to make this NBA Finals the shortest one to date, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving found an unlikely hero in a 35-year-old journeyman in their roster: Richard Jefferson. With this kind of win sans Kevin Love and with an aging veteran, the Cleveland Cavaliers have no other recourse but to reconsider their deal with the former Minnesota Timberwol
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Blaine Gabbert Wins over Colin Kaepernick; Chip Kelly Wants Kap Out
The San Francisco 49ers finally concluded their quarterback drama with Blaine Gabbert reportedly walking off as the victor. Throughout the start of the offseason, the NFL has been in negotiations with Colin Kaepernick who refuses to stay with the football despite the changes in the staff and promises of the front office. While Kap is an impressive quarterback in his own right, his asking price proved to be too steep which led the Denver Broncos to back out of their plans to sign him. With this p
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Eliminate Paxton Lynch in Top QB Post; Trevor Siemian Poses More Danger To Mark Sanchez
The Denver Broncos are once again the situation wherein too many talented quarterbacks are in their roster. With the entry of Mark Sanchez fresh off from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Von Miller squad, fans of the former Peyton Manning team assumed that he will be the starter. However, the move of the Super Bowl 50 champs to sign Paxton Lynch posed questions regarding the position formerly competed over by Brock Osweiler and Peyton Manning. Amid the speculations in relation to the rivalry of th
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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.
