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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Finally Achieve Peace; Dwight Howard, James Harden Promote Harmony and Friendship
The Houston Rockets have been in trouble since the NBA season started. For starters, James Harden had been reportedly distracted due to his rumored romance with Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Khloe Kardashian. The there is the matter of Ty Lawson failing to fit into the plays and taking too much time resolving his off-court issues. Amid all these, the Houston Rockets also lost their head coach following an abysmal management of the players this NBA season.
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers in Danger Under Chip Kelly; Evan Mathis Exposes Coach's 'Impatience' Over Tim Tebow, Jarryd Hayne
The San Francisco 49ers have been aggressive in moving members of their 53-man roster as well as coaching staff. Huge changes were applied following the disappointing season of the NFL, with Chip Kelly stepping in as the head coach. With the former Philadelphia Eagles mentor as the new guide for the San Francisco 49ers, fans of the Carlos Hyde squad are hopeful that his innovative and creative approach to football could finally give them a promising Super Bowl shot.
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NBA Rumors: OKC Kevin Durant Causes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson Rift; Splash Brothers fight Over Russell Westbrook Partner
The basketball community is bursting at the seems with the excitement as the free agent market will be full of promising players after the NBA season. One of the most widely speculated future free agent is none other All-Star Kevin Durant. The Oklahoma City Thunder star, who has been the face of the franchise alonside Russell Westbrook, is reportedly set to earn what could be the highest salary in the NBA to date once he hits free agency. The teams interested to sign Durant include the Los Angel
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NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors Resist Jonas Valanciunas Trade; Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan Turn Down Dwight Howard, Ty Lawson
The Toronto Raptors are considered as a breakout team this NBA season. With the Cleveland Cavaliers attempting to keep the lead in the Eastern Conference, the Kyle Lowry squad are surprisingly gaining on the LeBron James team. Despite a healthy Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love back in the roster, the DeMar DeRozan squad are only three games away from leading the Eastern Conference - a feat that would see them potentially face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA finals.
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Reject Players After 'Four or Five Minutes;' Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Scout for New Teammates?
The San Antonio Spurs are considered one of the most drama free basketball teams in the NBA. With decades under his belt as head coach, Gregg Popovich rarely stepped into the spotlight to reprimand or deal with a problematic player. Throughout the years, no scandalous issue besmirched the Tim Duncan team - a feat almost impossible to achieve in the world of sports. Despite the temptations, the Tony Parker squad has remained practically spotless in terms of criminal records and shameful tabloid s
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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.
