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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Randy Gregory Follow Greg Hardy Missteps; Can Tim Tebow Save Tony Romo team?
The Dallas Cowboys had a heartbreaking NFL season which saw their Super Bowl 50 run cut short when Tony Romo left the field. Apart from losing their quarterback and leader, the Dez Bryant squad also plunged into a number of off-the-field issues. These concerns involved a tension in the locker room and even in the sidelines during football matches.
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NBA Trade Rumors: Houston Rockets Fail Donatas Motiejunas Deal; Detroit Pistons Take Back Joel Anthony
The Houston Rockets have been seeking ways to increase their cap space in an effort to not cross the luxury tax limit. However, the NBA team has not been successful in their search for cheaper stars and attempts to trade off players with massive contracts. For instance, NBA trade rumors have been surrounding Dwight Howard and Ty Lawson all season. While the Houston Rockets remain mum on this issue, a number of league sources revealed that the James Harden team have been looking for trade partner
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat lose Big Three; Luol Deng, Goran Dragic Shine Without Lose Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh
The Miami Heat have seen their own fans turn against them since the previous season. With the departure of the great LeBron James from the NBA team, the once unstoppable Erik Spoelstra squad has become a thing of the past. Despite leaving behind two of the Big Three stars in the Miami Heat roster, the absence of the now Cleveland Cavaliers star appears to have taken a toll on the team. Moreover, some fans believe that the Big Three era has ended and new NBA stars should now take over.
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony Slams Trade Talks; Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick Williams Reject Ricky Rubio
The New York Knicks currently hold the eleventh spot in the Eastern Conference where LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers are holding the lead. Although the Kristaps Porzingis team showed a notable improvement from their record last NBA season, they remain unable to compete with the likes of the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat. In fact, the New York Knicks is widely recognized for their tendency to rely on one NBA star only: Carmelo Anthony.
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Fail to Win Kevin Durant; OKC Star Favor Draymond Green, Stephen Curry team
The Western Conference is dominated by the Golden State Warriors. However, the San Antonio Spurs are looking like championship contenders with Kawhi Leonard growing into his leadership role and LaMarcus Aldridge adapting to the Tim Duncan team. However, third placers Oklahoma City Thunder might give both the Tony Parker and Stephen Curry squads a run for their money come the NBA playoff 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.
