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NFL Rumors: New England Patriots Tom Brady 'Poster Child' For Ideal Football Star; Roger Goodell vs Robert Kraft Duel Rages On
The New England Patriots started off the recently concluded NFL season in bad light. Following amazing Super Bowl runs in the past years, Tom Brady and his entire squad found themselves at the center of cheating rumors brought about by the infamous "Deflategate" scandal. In addition to the implications the allegations had on the reputation of the Bill Belichick squad, the scandal effectively tarnished the locker room atmosphere of the New England Patriots. Needless to say, the entire football co
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Greg Hardy Gets Offers From Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers; Cam Newton Welcomes Back DE?
The Dallas Cowboys are in the process of picking up the pieces from what is left in their core team. With an injured Tony Romo and a struggling Dez Bryant to the painful exit of DeMarco Murray, the once formidable NFL team has become a joke in the past season. To worsen their situation, the Dallas Cowboys even saw themselves dealing with the problematic Greg Hardy.
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NFL Rumors: Cleveland Browns Sign Robert Griffin III; RG3 Officially Replaces Johnny Manziel
The Johnny Manziel era in the Cleveland Browns locker room has finally come to an end. In a decision that delighted the majority of the football community, the NFL team showed that a lack of discipline can get anyone - even the best player - booted out from the group. While the Cleveland Browns made a commendable move, another problem crops up following the exit of Manziel. Who will be the next quarterback for the NFL team?
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick Stay With Jarryd Hayne, Carlos Hyde; QB Sticks With Chip Kelly
The San Francisco 49ers have been battling a quarterback dilemma since the previous NFL season. While the football team boasts of a remarkable leader in Colin Kaepernick, their relationship turned sour midway. As a result, the San Francisco 49ers benched the quarterback and opted to go for Blaine Gibbert in the starting lineup. Even during Kaepernick's healthy days, the NFL team chose to field the backup in the games. Hence, the football community did not find it surprising when Kap openly sough
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NBA Rumors: Matt Barnes, John Henson Fight Proves Derek Fisher Right; Milwaukee Bucks Celebrate Memphis Grizzlies Downfall
The NBA is a minefield for drama and the encounter between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks was no exception. To add twist to the hardwood court spectacle, sources are now claiming that Derek Fisher is once again rejoicing over the latest dagger thrown at Matt Barnes' precarious reputation in the basketball community. In what could only be described as an uncontrollable need to vent their frustration during the game, Barnes and Milwaukee Bucks star John Henson found themselves eject
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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.
