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San Francisco 49ers Jarryd Hayne Uses Bible As Guide To NFL Career, Says Football Fails a Test of His Character and Faith
The exit of Jarryd Hayne from the rugby league had many eyebrows raised especially after he fumbled in his first ever season in the NFL. Amid the criticisms and discouraging remarks, the Hayne Plane remained firm with his decision to leave his comfort zone and pursue a new sport - one that has him hanging by a thread in terms of landing an actual contract. As a hotshot in the world of rugby, Hayne immediately came into the realization that he was a nobody in the NFL. Despite the challenges, the
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Fire Byron Scott After Kobe Bryant Exit; D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Rejoice
The Los Angeles Lakers experienced significant losses this NBA season. First is losing Kobe Bryant to retirement. Ending his career in the NBA, the Black Mamba was showcased in a farewell tour that had the likes of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade paying tribute to his greatness. Another loss for the Los Angeles Lakers is the entire season altogether. Finishing off dead last in the Western Conference led by the Golden State Warriors, the Kobe Bryant squad held a record of 17-65 this N
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings Target Luke Walton Deal; Warriors Coach Favors DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay over Carmelo Anthony
The Sacramento Kings ended their NBA season with disgruntled players and without a head coach. In a surprise move, the head office decided to fire George Karl in an effort to start anew by the next season. Given the talent in the roster courtesy of DeMarcus Cousins, Rajon Rondo and Rudy Gay, the Sacramento Kings badly need a head coach who can hone these stars and make them champions. Sources claim that one name is deemed fit for the job: Golden State Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton.
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Panic Over Stephen Curry Loss; Cavs vs Spurs for Finals Anticipated
The Golden State Warriors may just have watched their NBA season pass by them as the reigning champions are now in danger of losing their trophy soon. The fall of Stephen Curry, the golden boy of the team, led fans and sports analysts to believe that the end is near for the group that surpassed the 72-win record of the Chicago Bulls under the Michael Jordan era. However, will this record-breaking achievement be the only takeaway of the Golden State Warriors this NBA season?
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Eye Pau Gasol Trade; Marc Gasol to Join Bro in Kawhi Leonard, Tim Duncan Team
The Chicago Bulls have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA today. In fact, the initial parts of the season even had fans pegged the Jimmy Butler team as strong contenders who can dethrone LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers are kings of the Eastern Conference. As the season progressed, however, the Chicago Bulls continued to disappoint fans with only occasional glimpses of their brilliance such as the time when Derrick Rose bounced back from his injuries and Taj Gibson showed off his skill
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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.
