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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis lose Derick Williams, Sign Tony Wroten
The New York Knicks have been described as one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA today. With a plethora of basketball stars eager to play for the Carmelo Anthony squad, the team's inability to make it to the playoffs has been baffling fans for years. Moreover, the turnover of new stars joining the team has become a trademark for the New York Knicks. Throughout the years, the likes of Jeremy Lin and Amar Stoudemire had been pushed out of the Kristaps Porzingis squad. As things stand righ
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat take Back LeBron James; Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh Welcome Home King James
The Miami Heat have been working at regaining their dominant role in the NBA since 2006. Without LeBron James in the helm, the partnership of Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade seemed to have lost its luster. Moreover, the injuries plaguing the Hassan Whiteside squad appear to be taking a toll at the NBA team's title dreams. However, things might turn around for the Miami Heat soon.
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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Demand Payback for Donatas Motiejunas Disaster; James Harden, Dwight Howard Call For Detroit Pistons Penalty
The Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons made headlines during the recently concluded NBA trade deadline when the blockbuster deal involving the basketball teams was rescinded. In an effort to curb their expenses, the James Harden squad placed Donatas Motiejunas and Marcus Thornton in the trading block - a move that later on attracted the Reggie Jackson team. However, things fell apart when the Lithunian basketball star failed the physical examination.
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NBA Rumors: LeBron James Gives Up, Kyrie Irving Quits; King James Calls Out Kevin Love, JR Smith For "Mental Mistakes"
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in trouble. Despite their success in the Eastern Conference, the Kevin Love squad is struggling to keep up with the issues eating up their potential and draining their talent. Moreover, the Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be incapable of working together as a team. In fact, this picture of a broken team has long been an issue for the JR Smith squad - an issue the team must fix right away before the Kyle Lowry's Toronto Raptors or Marcus Smart's Boston Celtics catch up w
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Lock In Von Miller; Super Bowl MVP Pushes Team to Drop Brock Osweiler?
The Denver Broncos found an unexpected champion in the person of Von Miller during the Super Bowl 50 face off against the Carolina Panthers. With the rest of world focused on Peyton Manning and Cam Newton, the other members of the NFL teams started to fade in the background. However, the phenomenal performance of Miller in the Super Bowl pushed the linebacker in the spotlight.
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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.
