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NFL Rumors: Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers Retire after One Last Season With Jordy Nelson, Eddie Lacy
The Green Bay Packers saw their 2015-16 NFL season end even before the regular games started when Aaron Rodgers lost Jordy Nelson to an offseason match. With the football team's best wide receiver out of the roster for an entire season, the group struggled to keep themselves amid the surge of squads like the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings. However, it looks like the next NFL season will be pivotal for the Green Bay Packers as the group will see a he
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NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Signs San Antonio Spurs Deal; Linsanity Agrees To Trial Run With LaMarcus Aldridge, Tim Duncan
The San Antonio Spurs were left stunned when Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook took away their shot at unseating the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference. Throughout the NBA season, fans expected Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green to face off against Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in the division's final round. However, things fell apart for the San Antonio Spurs with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker seeing the effects of their age and injuries
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Secure Carmelo Anthony Contract; All-Star drops Kristaps Porzingis, Picks D'Angelo Russell
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for stars who can take over where the great Kobe Bryant left off. With the Black Mamba out of the Jordan Clarkson team, the basketball squad is in dire need of a veteran superstar to lead the young ones. Even before the NBA Finals are over, it looks like the Los Angeles Lakers found the best All-Star to mentor the budding stars - Carmelo Anthony.
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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Release James Harden, Dwight Howard for Kevin Durant Free Agency
The Houston Rockets surprised the NBA community this season when they had to desperately claw their way up in the Western Conference. With the likes of James Harden and Dwight Howard in the roster, this poor performance was considered a disappointing display for the team. While the Houston Rockets made it to the NBA playoffs 2016, they embarassingly lost the first series to the Golden State Warriors. Needless to say, the front office is not happy.
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Trade Harrison Barnes, Andrew Bogut; DeMarcus Cousins to Sign With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson
The Golden State Warriors are busy slaying the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015-16 NBA Finals. While Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are all expected to return by the next basketball season, it looks like LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love might miss two staple faces in their opponent's lineup soon. Reports are surfacing that the Golden State Warriors plan to trade Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut to pave the way for new and better basketball stars.
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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.
