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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Give Jimmy Butler One Last Chance; Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol Disappointed Over Move
The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of figuring out how to regain their former glory following the devastating season they experienced. Their failure to make it to the NBA playoffs 2016 is made worse by the fact that they were strong contenders to dethrone the Cleveland Cavaliers of LeBron James last season. In fact, the leadership of Jimmy Butler and the chemistry of Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson made the Chicago Bulls a formidable team in the past. It appears, however, that the NBA team
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NFL Rumors: Houston Texans Brock Osweiler Regrets Denver Broncos Exit; QB Wants To Challenge Mark Sanchez for Role
The departure of Brock Osweiler from the Denver Broncos locker room came as a surprise especially in light of the retirement of Peyton Manning. With the decision of the Tom Brady nemesis to hang his cleats, NFL fans expected Osweiler to be the main quarterback of the Super Bowl 50 team. The younger star later on surprised the football community when he opted to leave the Denver Broncos and sign a massive contract with the Houston Texans. However, Osweiler is said to be regretting his move to the
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Force Friendship for NBA Title; Dwyane Wade Proud of Ex-Teammate
The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting through the NBA playoffs 2016 with incredible sweeps in the Eastern Conference. While the Golden State Warriors struggle to keep their crown from the Kevin Durant team, who shockingly eliminated the San Antonio Spurs of Kawhi Leonard, the LeBron James squad breezed through their wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons. With the 115-84 victory the Kyrie Irving team snagged against the Toronto Raptors of Kyle Lowry, it looks like the Cleveland Cavaliers
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers' Jarryd Hayne Ashamed of Fumbles? Hayne Plane Disappoints Chip Kelly, Colin Kaepernick
The San Francisco 49ers are getting into more roster trouble this NFL offseason. In addition to the quarterback drama of Colin Kaepernick, who is said to be eager to join Mark Sanchez and Paxton Lynch in the Denver Broncos, the Carlos Hyde squad just recently lost another promising team member: Jarryd Hayne. Reports now confirmed that the Hayne Plane is off the San Francisco 49ers fields and back into the world of professional rugby.
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NFL Rumors: DeMarco Murray Feuds Vs Derrick Henry; Ex-Dallas Cowboys RB Slams Heisman Trophy Star
DeMarco Murray exited from the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles locker rooms with both NFL teams claiming that he was a difficult character to work with in and out of the gridiron. With his entry in the Tennessee Titans roster, fans of the NFL team fear that the same primadonna attitude will ruin the group. The fear intensified when the football squad signed a promising young rookie who can match Murray's talent in the field - Derrick Henry.
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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.
