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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Rejoice Over Stephen Curry Loss; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge To Dominate Draymond Green, Klay Thompson
The fall of Stephen Curry may just be what the San Antonio Spurs need to finally cinch the top spot in the Western Conference. With the Kawhi Leonard team inching closer to dethroning the Golden State Warriors, all hands on deck are needed in the rapidly heating up NBA playoffs 2016. In addition to the LaMarcus Aldridge team, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are eagerly waiting for an opening to take down the Draymond Green squad. Can the Golden State Warriors defend the crown without last sea
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James Accused of Cheating; Ref's Fear of King James Caused Detroit Pistons Loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the top dogs in the Eastern Conference which makes them the most likely contenders to go against the Golden State Warriors if both continue to dominate their divisions. However, cheating rumors are now circulating in relation to the success of the Kyrie Irving squad. As the NBA playoffs 2016 heat up, execs are pointing out the flaws in the calls of the referees during games and are noting a partiality on a particular player - LeBron James. Is the former Miami Heat sta
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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Give Up James Harden In Free Agency; Dwight Howard Finally Gets Higher Pay
The Houston Rockets have built a franchise around James Harden ever since they signed him from the Oklahoma City Thunder. While his ex-teammates, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, thrived in the past NBA seasons, The Beard has been saddled with disappointing games and losses. Adding to his frustrations in the Houston Rockets is the presence of Dwight Howard - a big star that was anticipated to help Harden carry the team but appears to have turned out to be a bust so far. With the free agency c
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NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Trade Rumors Confirmed? Linsanity Grabs Free Agency to Exit Kemba Walker Squad
The Charlotte Hornets have always been the underdogs in the NBA since the season started. Hence, the entry of Jeremy Lin in the roster boosted the confidence of the Michael Jordan team. After all, the Linsanity had figured prominently in the success of the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets in the past. However, things took an odd turn when the Charlotte Hornets opted to bench Lin - only deciding to give him a few minutes to rest Kemba Walker or Courtney Lee. Given his talen
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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Breaks Silence on Free Agency; OKC Star Accepts Los Angeles Lakers Deal
The free agency rumors linked to Kevin Durant have tagged a number of NBA teams including the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and New York Knicks. While the co-captain of the Russell Westbrook team kept mum on the issue, fans have been busy speculating whether or not the 2014 NBA MVP will be a teammate to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson; Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge; James Harden and Dwight Howard; or Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. After months of silenc
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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.
