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With 49 Points, LeBron James Leads Miami Heat in Game 4 Win Over Brooklyn Nets
It was a night of incredible LeBron James moments which, in the end, left the Miami Heat in control of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and 1 game away from advancing to the finals. LeBron scored 49 points, in the 102-96 victory, tying his career high in the playoffs. He missed a free throw with 1.1 seconds to go, leaving him one point shy of his first 50 point game.
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Nets Beat Heat in Game 3 - Set Franchise Record for 3s in Single Playoff Game
Jason Kidd sat at the podium after his Nets had just beaten the Heat in game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, uncharacteristically stoic, very businesslike. There was no time for kidding around. You could feel the weight on his shoulders of the monumental task at hand- his team must win the next three out of four games against the Heat (and one at the American Airlines Arena). Possible, sure, probable, well....
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Nets Played Their Best Playoffs Game in Brooklyn on Friday Night
The Nets played their best game of the playoffs Friday night in Brooklyn, with the support of a raucous home crowd, to keep their season alive and force a game 7 in Toronto on Sunday. Deron Williams, their star point-guard , criticized for his poor performances in games 4 and 5, redeemed himself last night with 23 points and 4 assists, outplaying Toronto's Dwight Lowry, despite rolling his ankle in the third quarter.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
