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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant vs. Russell Westbrook; Jealousy, Competition Drives MVP Out of OKC
The Oklahoma City Thunder are considered dangerous competitors against contenders Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs. Given the situation of the Stephen Curry team at the moment, there remains a huge possibility that the Western Conference crown could be taken home by either Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge or Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Although both teams are capable of winning the top spot, one thing appears to separate the San Antonio Spurs from the Oklahoma City Thunder:
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NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics Target Huge Marcus Smart Cash in; Isaiah Thomas, Jared Sullinger Shopped
The Boston Celtics are morphing into formidable threats in the Eastern Conference despite their young core. Facing off against experienced teams like the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Marcus Smart squad managed to claw their way up in the division. With the recent blowout victory over the Al Harford squad, the Boston Celtics are gradually gaining the respect and confidence they badly want from the NBA community.
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick Out, Paxton Lynch in; Jarryd Hayne Fails Aussies Again
While the San Francisco 49ers and Colin Kaepernick continue their negotiations, reports are circulating that Chip Kelly might just have found the perfect solution for the dilemma - kick out Kaepernick from the roster and sign a fresh star in the form of Paxton Lynch.
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NFL Mock Draft: Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles For Carson Wentz; Tony Romo to Mentor Dakota QB
The NFL community has been excitedly waiting for the draft season when new and promising young stars will enter the league. Among the names constantly under scrutiny is Carson Wentz who may or may not be the top pick this season. Amid the fanfare, two NFL teams are pitted against each other as both reportedly want the North Dakota star in their roster - the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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New England Patriots Deflategate Update: Tom Brady Remains Suspended, Rob Gronkowski May Leaven for Bigger Pay
The New England Patriots failed to redeem themselves completely during the past NFL season. With the Deflategate scandal hanging over their heads throughout the games, the Jimmy Graham squad responded with back to back wins. That is, until they had their first loss in the hands of Super Bowl 50 champs Denver Broncos who were then even missing veteran Peyton Manning from their roster. However, the New England Patriots eventually vowed to return next NFL season as a stronger and better football te
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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.
