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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Gear Up for Chris Bosh Comeback; PF Gets Over Health Scare To Join Dwyane Wade, Hassan Whiteside
The Miami Heat just received spectacular news that could help catapult them to the top of the Eastern Conference this NBA season. Weeks following the need to pull him out of the games, Chris Bosh is reportedly back on track and is raring to pitch in the playoff dreams of the Dwyane Wade squad. The Miami Heat initially suffered an injury filled setback when both Bosh and Wade were out. With the center looking into the possibilty of rejoining the team, it looks like the Hassan Whiteside squad woul
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Fall Apart as LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Feud; Kevin Love Wants Out
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly facing more pressing issues off the court than when they play together in the hardwood arena. While the LeBron James team is currently number one in the Eastern Conference, rumors are rife that the squad is falling apart and is about to break up soon. Although an official confirmation has yet to be issued by the basketball team and the concerned parties, speculations point to the tension brewing among James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings lose Rajon Rondo; PG Joins Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis
The Sacramento Kings are currently at the bottom portion of the Golden State Warriors dominated Western Conference. Despite the entry of Rajon Rondo to the DeMarcus Cousins squad, the team remains more than 20 games away from the Stephen Curry group. Hence, a number of Sacramento Kings fans are now wondering whether the move to sign the former Boston Celtics star was a wise decision. That is, should the Rudy Gay squad consider moving Rondo to make way for a basketball star capable of helping the
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Target Russell D'Angelo trade; Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson Eye Kobe Bryant Protege
The Golden State Warriors are considered the best team in the NBA today. With the back to back wins delivered courtesy of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and the rest of the championship squad, not even the likes of LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers or Kawhi Leonard's San Antonio Spurs could unseat them at the top of the league. Moreover, the Golden State Warriors are pegged as the team with the potential to beat the Chicago Bulls' 72-win record under the Michael Jordan era.
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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Sets Ultimatum For OKC; PF Sets Rules To Stay in Russell Westbrook, Enes Kanter Team
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of losing one of the best - if not their most valuable - players in their roster. As the free agency deadline of Kevin Durant looms nearer, the basketball team has yet to find a way to convince him to stay with the squad. With the likes of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers threatening to snag him off the Russell Westbrook squad, the Oklahoma team must look for ways to keep Durant interested in playing for them.
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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.
