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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony vs James Harden; Kevin Durant Free Agency Causes Rift?
The Kevin Durant free agency rumor mill has been busy churning out potential landing spots for the Oklahoma City Thunder star. While fans of the 2014 NBA MVP hope that he stays with Russell Westbrook, other members of the basketball community are eager to see where he will sign soon. The list of possible teams to sign Durant includes the Golden State Warriors, where he can create a super team with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson; the San Antonio Spurs, where the stability of Tim
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Force Blake Griffin Comeback; DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul Pressure C to Return
The Los Angeles Clippers painfully climbed their way back up in the Golden State Warriors dominated Western Conference. At number four in the division, the Chris Paul squad has to battle the healthy stars in the top three such as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard and Tim Duncan. For their part, the big three of the Los Angeles Clippers have not been complete since December. Hence, their spectacular rise in the Western Conference has been applauded by th
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NBA Rumors: Denver Nuggets Target Kevin Love Trade; LeBron James Wants Kyrie Irving Next?
Kevin Love appears to be attracting media attention lately. Apart from his highly talked about stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers and rumored rift with LeBron James, the former Minnesota Timberwolves star is said to be wooed by Ric Flair to date his WWE Diva daughter, Charlotte. Surprisingly, the romance comment from the "Nature Boy" was not the most interesting rumor linked to Love. With the NBA season in full swing, the basketball teams are all on lookout for stars who can deliver and operate
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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook Call Out Detroit Pistons Reggie Jackson; OKC Stars Slam 'Bush League'
If there is a rivalry more emotional than the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers this NBA season, it would be that between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Detroit Pistons. Since nothing is guaranteed in the basketball community, there remains hope that Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook will face off against teammate turned foe Reggie Jackson in the NBA finals. Inasmuch as the fans anticipate the rematch of LeBron James and Stephen Curry in the hardwood court, wouldn't seeing th
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Wary of Andrew Bogut Extension? MVP Stephen Curry Demands Higher Pay
The Golden State Warriors are in the running to make NBA history as they attempt to beat the record set by the Chicago Bulls during the reign of Michael Jordan. Aside from the team itself, the players in the roster are also making headlines with Stephen Curry taking the lead followed by Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. With the seemingly unstoppable force of the Golden State Warriors, NBA analysts and critics are baffled at how the other basketball teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the San
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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.
