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NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Discrimination Reaches New Heights; Kemba Walker, Courtney Lee Call Out 'Hard Fouls' On Linsanity
The Charlotte Hornets are riding high on their NBA playoffs 2016 achievement. With the Kemba Walker squad making it as one of the best teams in the Cleveland Cavaliers led Eastern Conference, fans of the group are eager to see how Courtney Lee and his crew fare with the likes of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. In addition to the concerns on how the Charlotte Hornets will outperform the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks, a more pressing matter is alarming th
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Eye Cheap Johnny Manziel Deal; Von Miller Wants Tim Tebow Signed
The Denver Broncos came off an all-time high when the NFL team beat the Carolina Panthers in the Super Bowl 50. The final matchup saw the Cam Newton team fall despite the overwhelming quarterback drama courtesy of Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler in the Von Miller squad. Immediately following the Super Bowl 50 win, fans of the Denver Broncos speculated on the faith of the quarterback post with the likes of Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers and Ryan Fitzpatrick of the New York Jets get
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Eye Chris Paul Trade; Kobe Bryant Recruits All-Star to Guide D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson
The Los Angeles Lakers have taken center stage for a number of reasons this NBA season. The issues ranged from the Kobe Bryant retirement announcement and tour to the rift between D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young, which went on to endanger the latter's engagement with Iggy Azalea. Although the Los Angeles Lakers failed to get in the NBA playoffs 2016, it looks like the basketball team is not yet done hogging the spotlight. Reports are now circulating that the exit of the Black Mamba might mean th
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NBA Playoffs Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Regret LaMarcus Aldridge Deal; Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green Look for Tim Duncan Protege
The San Antonio Spurs boosted its roster strength when the Kawhi Leonard team signed the widely coveted LaMarcus Aldridge during the NBA offseason. However, the deal appears to not be as beneficial as the basketball community expected it to be. Reports are circulating that the former Portland Trail Blazers star, who spurned the offers from the New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns, turned out to be a free agency dud. That is, the ex-teammate of Damian Lillard is repor
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Reject Pau Gasol trade; Joakim Noah trashes Contract
The Chicago Bulls are buried deep in the Eastern Conference. Any hope of finding the Derrick Rose team head to head once again with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in an effort to unseat the Cleveland Cavaliers this NBA season has been obliterated as of late. Apart from the injuries that plagued Jimmy Butler, Nikola Mirotic and Joakim Noah, the Chicago Bulls are facing off court issues as well. Sources are claiming that the basketball stars find Fred Hoiberg too inexperienced while oth
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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.
