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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Uncover James Harden Dark Past; Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook Reveal Secret Behind SG Trade
The Houston Rockets are known to build a roster around franchise leader James Harden. In fact, the NBA team puts more significance on The Beard's presence in the group compared with that given to Dwight Howard and Ty Lawson. The perceived authority he has over the Houston Rockets regularly manifests itself in the NBA trade rumors circulating those speculated to be not pleasing Harden.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol, Derrick Rose Reach End Of Line; Jimmy Butler Kicks Out PF, PG
Sitting at the ninth spot in the LeBron James led Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls are far from their usual competitive and aggressive stance in the hardwood court. The Joakim Noah squad, with practically half of its best players benched due to injuries, find themselves attempting to climb back up the top spot. At this point last NBA season, the Chicago Bulls had left the Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks far behind in their quest to unseat the Cleveland Cavalier
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins, George Karl Rift Blows Up; Yelling Match Pushes Rudy Gay Out
The Sacramento Kings are struggling to keep the team together. With the increasing number of stories pointing at the chaos in the Rajon Rondo squad, it comes as no surprise that the team is sliding in the Western Conference standings this NBA season. However, the lack of energy and strategy in the hardwood court appear to not be the main concerns of the Sacramento Kings. Reports are now surfacing that the growing tension among the members of the team is causing disruptions in their plays. To be
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NBA Rumors: Ex New York Knicks Coach Derek Fisher Clears Up Matt Barnes Drama, Denies 'Friendship' With Memphis Grizzlies Star
The New York Knicks got the shock of their NBA season when then head coach Derek Fisher was sent home packing. The former Los Angeles Lakers star, who worked hard to mentor Kristaps Porzingis, was fired mid-season due to the declining performance of the Carmelo Anthony team. Immediately following the decision of the New York Knicks front office to let go of Fisher, rumors of his personal life interfering with his professional obligation started to surface. However, it looks like the former head
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Kawhi Leonard 'Scared' Tim Duncan, Tony Parker; SF Pressured to Play Like Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan
The San Antonio Spurs are slowly gaining on the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference this NBA season. With the injuries and years catching up with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, another set of up and coming stars are gearing up to take over the lead. At this point, the San Antonio Spurs are easing the way for Danny Green, LaMarcus Aldridge and Kawhi Leonard to take over the team once the older men retire. Among the three younger guys, Leonard has been one of the most widel
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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.
