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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony Sick of Triangle; All-Star Abandons Kristaps Porzingis
The New York Knicks are once again out of the NBA playoffs, and the failure to get in this round appears to be getting to Carmelo Anthony. While his NBA All-Star friends, such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Chris Paul, are out making a run for the finals to possibly take the championship trophy from the Golden State Warriors, he is stuck sitting on the sidelines. Despite the promising season of the New York Knicks, their handful of wins halted their dreams of becoming playoffs cont
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NBA Rumors: OKC Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook Fires Coach amid Playoffs 2016 Fails
The Oklahoma City Thunder are clawing their way up in the Western Conference where the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors rule as the NBA playoffs 2016 favorites. While fans of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green figure out ways to keep the lead away from Kawhi Leonard, Tim Duncan and LaMarcus Aldridge, the Russell Westbrook team struggles to battle the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers. With the clock ticking towards the Kevin Durant free
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Carolina Panthers Josh Norman Holdout Ends In Divorce From Team; Odell Beckham Foe Wants Higher Pay Than Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers suffered a heartbreaking loss in the hands of the Denver Broncos during the Super Bowl 50 faceoff. Despite the return of Cam Newton, who went up against an injured Peyton Manning, the Michael Oher team still failed to bag the win. Hence, the exciting season of the Carolina Panthers ended in disappointment and frustration. However, it looks like the front office has no intention of letting that happen again. In a recent decision, the Carolina Panthers opted to get rid of one
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NFL Rumors: Johnny Manziel Finally Realizes NFL Losses, QB Begs for Second Chance
The fall of Johnny Manziel came as no surprise to everyone in the NFL. Despite the talent of the Heisman Trophy winner, no other teams in the league have stepped up to express interest in Johnny Football after his exit from the Cleveland Browns. Not even the teams that are widely known to be generous with second chances, such as the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings, have dared to touch the infamous quarterback. In a league filled with uncertainties in this post, the lack of interest in Manzi
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NFL Rumors: Thousands Call For Tim Tebow Return; Petition Backs Christian Star's Pro Football Comeback
The quarterback crisis of the Denver Broncos heightened when the only player they were able to sign so far is Mark Sanchez who is best known for his "butt fumble" stint with the New York Jets. Despite the attempts of the former Philadelphia Eagles star to win the hearts of the Denver Broncos fans, the majority still feel that a better quarterback should be signed soon. One name, in particular, has been chanted by football supporters throughout the offseason: Tim Tebow.
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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.
