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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Target Johnny Manziel Deal; Jerry Jones Wants to 'Help' Johnny Football
The fall of Johnny Manziel had the football community at the edge of their seats. While some fans had the unshakeable belief that Johnny Football will no longer live up to his Heisman Trophy days, others remained confident on his ability to turn his life around. The handful of supporters Manziel had when he was with the Cleveland Browns quickly diminished in number when the NFL team finally released him. At this point, the troubled quarterback is a free agent with no football team openly willing
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NFL Rumors: New Orleans Saints Locks In Drew Bees Contract; Sean Payton Demands QB Back
The arrival of Drew Bees in the New Orleans Saints locker room marked a remarkable turn for the NFL team. Amid the challenges the football squad faced, the quarterback remained a steadfast leader of the group. Moreover, Bees turned himself into a notable member of the community - one that has been devastated by natural disasters in the past. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the beloved quarterback is backed by the entire New Orleans football community.
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NFL Rumors: Green Bay Packers Eddie Lacy Weight Loss Ultimatum Works; Aaron Rodgers Eyes Jordy Nelson Return
The Green Bay Packers underwent a difficult NFL season in the past year. Aaron Rodgers, who was once confident of his support system, saw his team fall short as Eddie Lacy and Jordy Nelson became victims of health issues. For Lacy, the issue had been his weight gain - a fact that made him an ineffective running back in the gridiron. For Nelson, his devastating injury in the NFL offseason broke the hearts of the Green Bay Packers fans. This time, however, the football team appears to be turning t
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NFL Rumors: Seattle Seahawks Marshawn Lynch Take Back Retirement; Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor Return With RB
The Seattle Seahawks had a disappointing NFL season. Coming off two Super Bowl highs, fans of the football squad got sorely disappointed to find Russell Wilson and his team fail to make it to the finals. However, some supporters of the Seattle Seahawks already had an inkling of this possibility even before the season started. When the NFL team entered the year without Kam Chancellor, it became immediately apparent that the group was in big trouble.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Extend Dwyane Wade Contract; Chris Bosh, Hassan Whiteside Deal Still Doubtful
The Miami Heat are turning themselves into a strong force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference. With only a handful of games left before they can reach LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers, the Dwyane Wade squad has proven they can overcome adversities amid the injuries plaguing their team. Moreover, the absence of key stars in the roster gave rise to surprising basketball players in the form of Hassan Whiteside and Luol Deng.
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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.