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Last Minute Holiday Deals in 2017: Flights, Cruise, iPhone, iPad
With Christmas just a couple of days from now, the last minute holiday deals of 2017 that are offered by retail and online stores include cheap holiday packages, discounted luxury destinations, and cheap tech bundles.
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Richard Marx Helps Restrain Crazy Passenger in a Korean Air Flight
The '80s singer Richard Marx is currently being hailed a hero as pictures of him subduing an unruly passenger in a Korean Air flight circulated the internet. The Grammy-award winner is traveling together with his wife, Daisy Fuentes, from Hanoi, Vietnam to Seoul, South Korea.
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How to Use New Shiny Breeding Method in 'Pokemon Sun and Moon'
Players of the "Pokemon Sun and Moon" discovered a "Swap Breeding Method" of Shiny Pokemons that is said to be more manageable and requires less time in acquiring their desired Shiny Pokemon. The game allows the hunting of Shiny Pokemon easier than the previous generations because of the accessible nature of SOS Chaining and the Shiny Charm. But the recently discovered Shiny breeding method gives players a lot of chances to acquire these Pokemons which are very hard to find and catch.
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Evangelical Leaders Appeal to Donald Trump to Reconsider Scott Pruit for EPA Pick
A group of 70 Catholic and Evangelical leaders together with 450 Christians appealed with President-elect Donald Trump through an open letter to reconsider his Environmental Protection Agency pick of Scott Pruit.
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Van Damages Australian Christian Lobby after Exploding
A van that was full with gas cylinders rammed an establishment of the Australian Christian Lobby which caused it to explode and caused destruction. The van was filled with gas cylinders which appeared to have been ignited by the driver.
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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.