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NBA Rumors: Ben Simmons Snubs D'Angelo Russell Offer; LSU Star Seals Deal With LeBron James, Kyrie Irving
The NBA Draft is getting closer and the basketball community is abuzz with speculations on who and which team will win big this year. With the NBA season in full swing, a number of fans are eyeing the potential entry of Ben Simmons into the Los Angeles Lakers roster. Aside from the recent performance of the Kobe Bryant squad, the LSU star is eagerly awaited by buddy D'Angelo Russell. In fact, the two young basketball stars have been known to be close friends since their early years in the hardwo
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Blame Kristaps Porzingis For Playoff Fail; Rookie Disappoints Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Williams
The New York Knicks are attempting to get out of the pit they dug themselves into this NBA season. Despite the notable improvement in the leadership style of Carmelo Anthony, the Derrick Williams squad remains at the bottom of the rankings. Moreover, it looks like the dismissal of Derek Fisher as head coach failed to substantially change the performance of the basketball squad. To add to their woes, it looks like breakout star Kristaps Porzingis has finally reached the end of the line.
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Eye Colin Kaepernick; San Francisco 49ers QB Rejects Jarryd Hayne, Chip Kelly
The Denver Broncos have managed to achieve the almost impossible task in the previous NFL season. The team, which was plagued by injuries and controversies courtesy of Peyton Manning, accomplished what most fans never thought they could that year: bag the Super Bowl 50 trophy. Apart from the sheer difficulty of the journey to the final round, the Denver Broncos faced the Carolina Panthers. The team, which was led by the widely talked about Cam Newton, was filled to the seams with healthy stars a
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NFL Rumors: Cleveland Browns Fail To Hold On to Johnny Manziel; Tim Tebow Shipped In to Clean Up Mess of Problematic QB
The drama that has Johnny Manziel smacked in the middle appears to be nearing its end as the Cleveland Browns have finally decided to let him go. In a tumultous run in the NFL team, the quarterback has become one of the most widely talked about football star in the league. Unfortunately, sports analysts and fans are not discussing his prowess in the gridiron. Instead, his party boy antics and senseless behavior became the center of attention this season.
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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Mark Sanchez Exit Paves Way for Tim Tebow As Sam Bradford Sub
The Philadelphia Eagles had a heartbreaking NFL season. The issues that plagued the football team saw its height when head coach Chip Kelly was let go following his inability to take advantage of the skills of the players in the roster. One of the major disappointments in terms of newly acquired stars is DeMarco Murray. The former Dallas Cowboys star was reportedly not shy in expressing his dismay over the way the roster was handled last NFL season.
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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.