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NBA Rumors: Dallas Mavericks Sign Dwight Howard; James Harden Lose Center To Chandler Parsons, Dirk Nowitzki
The Dallas Mavericks are slowly climbing the Golden State Warriors dominated conference. At number seven in the division, the Dirk Nowitzki team is looking into gaining on the Portland Trailblazers of Damian Lillard, Matt Barnes' Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Clippers with the returning Blake Griffin and the Oklahoma City Thunder with the deadly combo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Another roadblock to their way to the top is the Kawhi Leonard who is slowly becoming the face of the
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Kristaps Porzingis Trade Talks Commence; Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Williams Wants Rookie out?
The New York Knicks once again failed in their attempt to make the NBA playoffs. Despite the promise of Kristaps Porzingis and the improvement of Carmelo Anthony, the basketball team proved to be no match to the likes of Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls; Dwyane Wade and Hassan Whiteside of the Miami Heat; and Jeremy Lin and Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Hornets. Although Anthony has a close relationship with LeBron James, the New York Knicks are nowhere near the caliber of the
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Jarryd Hayne Doomed to Suffer Tim Tebow Fate
The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of an overhaul in their system. With the quarterback drama courtesy of Colin Kaepernick, the NFL team has yet to figure out how to rise above the others in the league in the upcoming season. While the return of running back Carlos Hyde is sure to thrill fans of the San Francisco 49ers, the bigger story in the position is the featuring Jarryd Hayne. Fresh off the rugby field last NFL season, the Australian star took his chances in the gridiron in the hopes
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Overwork LeBron James as Punishment? Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love Push PG to Limits
The Cleveland Cavaliers' dominance in the Eastern Conference is as precarious as the status of the Golden State Warriors in the west. Much like the concern of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green over the possibility of losing the division to Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green and LaMarcus Aldridge, the threat of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan to the reign of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love is a cause of panic among fans. With the Toronto Raptors gaining on them, the Cleveland Cavalie
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NBA Rumors: Minnesota Timberwolves Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns scare Warriors Stephen Curry, Draymond Green
The Minnesota Timberwolves are filled to the brim with young talent such as Karl-Anthony Towns, who is pegged as a potential competitor for fellow rookies Jahlil Okafor, D'Angelo Russell and Kristaps Porzingis. With Kevin Garnet as his mentor, the rookie also has Andrew Wiggins, Ricky Rubio and Zach LaVine as support. Despite being at the bottom of the Western Conference, the likes of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook remain threatened of Wiggins an
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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.
