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Mother's Day 2016: Inspiring Bible Verses and Quotes for Mom
The celebration of Mother's Day this year falls on May 8, 2016 in most countries. While some countries might celebrate on a different date, the occasion typically falls on the second Sunday of May. This holiday is used to commemorate the sacrifices and love of mothers around the world.
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Deal Makes Johnny Manziel Surrender in Court, Vow To Change
The Johnny Manziel drama has inspired varying degrees of emotions from the fans and members of the football community. Once noted as the golden boy of the Cleveland Browns, Johnny Football found himself spiraling out of control and out of the NFL. At the moment, Manziel is set to attend the trial for the domestic violence charges against him. Given his personality, a number of fans feel that he might skip his court date. However, it looks like the offer to possibly return to the NFL and potentia
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NFL Rumors: Washington Redskins Josh Norman Mocks Carolina Panthers; Cam Newton, Michael Oher Mull Over Contracts
The fallout between Josh Norman and the Carolina Panthers came as a shock since both parties initially expressed their desire to keep working with each other for the next season. Given the spectacular rise of the NFL team and their impressive performance in the Super Bowl 50 versus the Denver Broncos, the release of the cornerback blindsided the fans and the football community. However, it looks like Norman had no problem landing a new team that even offered to him higher than how much the Carol
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Jimmy Butler trade Talks Ongoing; Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose Secure Jobs
The Chicago Bulls fell from an NBA favorite for the Eastern Conference Finals against LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers to being one of the worst teams in the league. Boasting of a roster that features Jimmy Butler, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson, Nikola Mirotic and Pau Gasol, the failure of the NBA team to reach the NBA playoffs 2016 is devastating to fans. Hence, it comes as no surprise when news broke that the current roster will be taken apart by the Chicago Bulls front office.
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James, Kevin Finally Find Rhythm, Peace; Kyrie Irving Seeks Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a sweep versus the Detroit Pistons in the first series of the NBA playoffs 2016 in the Eastern Conference. With the Atlanta Hawks coming up next on the list, the LeBron James team has to step up their game as Jeff Teague and Al Horford are considered far better stars than the Reggie Jackson team. However, it looks like the Cleveland Cavaliers have no need for reminders given their recent victories and their impressive back-to-back execution of plays. Does this m
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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.
