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Emily Belz

@emlybelz

3 years

I went to a Ukrainian evangelical church service today in Manhattan, and the back quarter of the church was full with members of a Korean church that the Ukrainians know. They all just showed up to be with them today.

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My dad died this week. A friend said to me that when you lose someone you love, the world feels less like home. My dad taught his kids to care deeply about the world, however hostile it is.

Obituaries in Asheville, NC | Asheville Citizen-Times

Nathaniel Belz, 70, died Thursday, March 30, 2023 with his family, neighbors, and friends around him after a five-month battle with cancer. An...

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Emily Belz

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3 years

Here is something good: Army officer Brad Lovin today with his translator Ali, who made it out of Kabul with his family.

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When I got a copy of the Ravi Zacharias investigation this afternoon, I simultaneously wanted to throw up and cry. So many awful details, especially given the treatment of @LoriAnneThomps2 in the public square since 2017.

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RZIM CEO Sarah Davis told employees this morning that RZIM "cannot and should not continue to operate as an organization in its present form, nor do we think we can simply rename." Will become a grant-making organization. Layoffs will begin tomorrow.

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Emily Belz

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3 years

On 1/24 I'll start as a staff writer on the news team at @CTmagazine with @kateshellnutt and @danielsilliman . Excited to work with this high-octane crew. Send me story ideas / tips. We can stay in touch on here.

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I learned today: 17th century Puritans established a town in NJ and named it New Ark of the Covenant …..later shortened to Newark.

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Emily Belz

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3 years

Hi, World readers: sorry to share that I’m leaving the magazine. Been 13 years full of great adventures: Watching DC Washington sing. Meeting a big-hearted homicide detective in Baltimore. Instant coffee w NYC grandmasters at a chess championship. Thanks for coming along.

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RZIM Canada is shutting down as a result of the investigation into Ravi Zacharias. "We grieve for all the victims."

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Emily Belz

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The gathering for Tim Keller's service yesterday was a picture of the local church in NYC and the global church: staff from the Bowery Mission and Open Hands Legal Services. Queens pastors. Church planters from Europe and Africa. "small eva"

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Emily Belz

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The PCA, meeting as a denomination this week, has a robust system of governance. But it is often using that system of governance to ignore abuse survivors rather than listen to them.

The Presbyterian Church in America Has an Abuse Crisis Too - Christianity Today

Women thought the PCA, with its robust system of governance, might provide some accountability. They found that was not the case.

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Emily Belz

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2 years

Obviously this account is a must-follow.

Manhattan Bird Alert

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2 years

Some perspective on the high and inaccessible perch chosen this morning by Flaco, the @centralparkzoo 's escaped Eurasian Eagle-Owl, in Central Park's Hallett Sanctuary by the Pond.

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World’s latest cover story is by Larry Schweikart, a guy who called Jan 6 “Patriot Day” where politicians “fled like little children.” World had a reporter in danger inside the Capitol that day. Our staff prayed for her. It saddens me to see this direction.

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Good news alert: Almost exactly a year ago I wrote about an Afghan translator we left behind, and his US commander who was trying everything to get him out. It's been a tough year for James. But over the weekend...he landed in the US!

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The US is currently providing treatment for 20 million HIV/AIDS patients. Patients have to be on these drugs the rest of their lives. Now it looks like the 5-year reauthorization of PEPFAR is not going to happen -

Pro-Life Dispute Leaves Program for HIV/AIDS Patients in Peril - Christianity Today

A negative score from groups accusing PEPFAR of supporting abortion threatens the program’s five-year renewal.

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This morning two Springfield hospitals were locked down due to bomb threats. Local pastors were planning a community prayer walk today - they told me they’re hoping it can still happen

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Pastors in Springfield, Ohio, said the social fabric of the community has been ripped apart, with real-world consequences for locals and immigrant neighbors in their own churches. Most Haitians there are Christians. @emlybelz reports for CT:

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I’m in Texas for the filming of The Chosen’s feeding of the 5000, and tired extras in full biblical costume keep limping into the hotel where I’m staying and heading to the ice machine. 100 degrees today

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3 years

Just got off the phone with this translator, James, who worked/fought alongside the US military for 7 years, since he was 18 yrs old. His kid was singing and imitating his English in the background. I can't believe we are leaving these people.

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Getting a bunch of new followers and I just want to disclose that it's my mother who has done work in Afghanistan, @MindyBelz . I just have a rug that she brought back.

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Just got word that James, the translator we've been following who has trying to get out, barely dodged the suicide car bombing at the airport. He's ok.

Soldiers and interpreters: brothers in arms

Emily Belz | The story of one U.S. soldier and his interpreters illustrates heartbreak and opportunity in Afghanistan

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Federal class action lawsuit just filed on behalf of donors against RZIM and Ravi Zacharias’ estate over misuse of funds. Appears to be the first federal lawsuit against the org.

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3 years

Prepping to discuss with my editor how vital it is to send someone (me) to Dubai to cover the world chess championship

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Emily Belz

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4 years

Here's our report on the new Ravi Zacharias evidence, with links to the full report from the private investigators. Please do read if you were skeptical of the previous allegations.

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The statement Ramsey Solutions sent to @bobsmietana in response to his very thorough, on-the-record investigation........ wow.

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The Glossip case has people wrestling with their position on the death penalty in real time - "I’m shaken because of what I’ve seen of our system. … I don’t know where I stand, to tell you the truth.”

How an Oklahoma Death Penalty Case Shook Up Evangelical Views on Execution - Christianity Today

Richard Glossip was set to be lethally injected this month. His case is sowing doubt in the system.

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This is how reporting can *show* instead of *tell* the way euthanasia shifts incentives against the disabled, mentally ill -

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Met some folks from early days of Redeemer in town for Tim Keller's funeral, including the then-art student who designed the "R" for Redeemer's logo. Nice to think about the many 20-somethings who helped build that church.

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One time my toddler sister wandered off (oops), and a police officer stopped her and asked where her mom was. “Sudan,” she replied. My mom was there interviewing the head of the rebels. Thankful for God’s protection to reach this season of “fruitful dormancy.”

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3 years

Personal news: I've resigned my position at @WNGdotorg with gratitude for 30 yrs reporting, of seeing up close a world of beauty and of need. The fuel for such work isn’t found in viewpoint journalism, and as WNG takes new directions I will too.

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[news] Alliance University, formerly Nyack College, is closing as of Aug 31 as a result of losing its accreditation. The board decided last night, and informed staff, faculty, students today. A historic loss to NYC. School has been around 140 years.

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First day @CTmagazine , and my new editor @kateshellnutt is hard at work clearing snow

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Someone told me to go to this locally owned cigar shop by Tops because it’s a community hub. Within about 15 mins of walking in, I had three different people introduce themselves and ask if I was saved.

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It’s been two months since the last US military evacuation plane left Kabul. James the translator hasn’t escaped, but he is still alive. Finding slivers of good news on a Monday.

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Before the war, Ukraine's military didn't have chaplains. Now it has 160. Photojournalist Joel Carillet went to the frontlines with the new chaplains for CT -

Putting Their Prayers on the Line, Evangelical Chaplains Minister on Multiple Fronts in Ukraine -...

New rules integrate pastors into the military to help with physical and spiritual needs as fighting continues.

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Without reauthorization, PEPFAR can continue via the appropriations process, but people with experience say that it will result in the program's death by a thousand cuts. Everything becomes negotiable.

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3 years

We continue to follow the unfolding situation of James the translator, just can't share details right at the moment. Please pray for supernatural protection for him and his family.

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Picking up some reporting where others left off.... 400 Afghans ready for evacuation had to leave safe houses because donations dried up. "When you’re their handler...It’s a super heavy burden to bear," said one Afghan vet.

Aid groups fear Americans have “moved on”

Emily Belz | As Taliban threats increase and donations dry up, a private evacuation team has had to close safe houses for Afghans looking to flee

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Source just asked me if we could meet on Feb 30th, and I immediately knew I would get along with this person.

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This is the top Russian chess player, calling for peace. Not a small thing to speak up about this.

Ian Nepomniachtchi

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История видела немало чёрных четвергов. Но сегодняшний чернее прочих. #нетвойне #saynotowar

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Colleague x 2. One of us speaks Korean and Mandarin and it's not me. Happy to have a friend and a great writer on board.

Christianity Today

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3 years

CT is excited to expand our in-depth reporting and storytelling with two new reporters: staff writer @emlybelz and global staff writer @SophiaLeeHyun . They will be joining our team in the weeks and months ahead. Looking forward to more great coverage in @CTmagazine in 2022!

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Important trivia learned today: the costume designer for the Chosen designed all the hats for Wishbone the dog

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Attn: Chess! Iran is losing its top chess talent. I talked to several Iranian players who fled the country:

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Reported on the situation in Ohio yesterday, published a piece today. Just now one of the Springfield pastors texted me that multiple schools had been evacuated/closed over threats. Just awful all around.

Ohio Haitians Feel Panic, Local Christians Try to Repair Divides - Christianity Today

As Donald Trump’s unfounded claims circulate, Springfield pastors and immigrant leaders deal with the real-world consequences.

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3 years

I have two things to finish up this weekend. @TheAlanNoble @costco

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I got through by phone to one family member in Asheville - they feel totally cut off. She was saying a country music station was reading messages of people looking for loved ones on air + even 911 messages bc no one can communicate. And roads are all closed so they can't leave

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3 years

A friend sent me Lamentations 3 this morning. The whole thing is good. "My eyes will flow without ceasing, without respite, until the Lord from heaven looks down and sees; my eyes cause me grief at the fate of all the daughters of my city."

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A few days ago I accidentally ordered 4 pounds of animal crackers...but turns out this week did in fact need a truckload of bland cookies. Big losses in the departures of @MarvinOlasky @angela818 @SophiaLeeHyun from World. May God's face shine on them.

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Emily Belz

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4 years

This news hasn't been publicized much, but I've gotten notes from inmates in NJ, NY, and Mass who have started getting vaccine doses. One in Mass who lost a cellmate said his entire facility was scheduled to get the second dose this week.

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3 years

A toddler briefly visited my apartment and my alarm clock is now set for 2 a.m. and I just found a small pumpkin wedged between couch cushions

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2 years

When your news editor is also a beekeeper @danielsilliman

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2 years

Army major Brad Lovin, who now runs a rescue mission, and James' sister + brother-in-law met him at the airport. There was crying

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In other news my family in Asheville has better cell service today … I’m boggled at the work the thousands of linemen from all over the country have done to get systems back online. One of my relatives sent this last night - utility trucks as far as the eye can see

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4 years

I covered Obama's 2008 inauguration. It was bitterly cold and the person sitting next to me gave me his gloves because I was trying to write with shivery hands. Thank you whoever you were. Back in DC now to cover this inauguration, & hoping for more free gloves.

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Wow, Sound of Freedom has now pulled in $85m at the US box office. Was 2nd to Mission Impossible over the weekend. I interviewed anti-trafficking ministries + law enforcement about the movie – they overall liked but wanted audiences to have more context

What Anti-Trafficking Experts Think of the Hit Movie ‘Sound of Freedom’ - Christianity Today

Ministries and former law enforcement have some caveats to add to the film about Operation Underground Railroad’s Tim Ballard.

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2 years

I was in Newtown covering that shooting ten years ago, and now I’m going to funerals in Buffalo, and then this. Pastor Betty Pierce Williams at a funeral today: “When our hearts are overwhelmed, lead us to the rock that is higher than us.”

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The last piece I did for World was about Dr. Juvenal Musavuli, a Congolese surgeon working at a Liberian hospital. He is the coolest, so I’m happy to see such great photos of him from Liberian photojournalist Carielle Doe.

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@itsabentworld @CTmagazine Hi Gabe. The PCA is considering multiple abuse overtures at its meeting this week, so that's why we considered it relevant to discuss now. The PCA is a denomination I grew up in and have affection for.

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Before the PCA GA this week: an overture on Sarah Young, author of Jesus Calling, who died in 2023. To form a committee on whether the PCA should repent of not disciplining her for idolatry. Compares it to repenting of slavery? Wild.

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4 years

Praise God

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Another Dallas pastor removed over an "inappropriate relationship" -- Steven Lawson, who is known in Reformed circles. I've heard from several Dallas pastors who are very discouraged.

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3 years

I just spoke with Ali, the translator who made it out of Kabul (his bro-in-law James, also a translator, has not). Said his kids almost got crushed in the crowds at the airport. For 12 hrs, would try to press thru to the US checkpoint, then give up to keep the kids from fainting

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Over here reading NT Wright’s Surprised by Hope

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Cursed is he who lights a cigarette in the subway car but one who peels an orange is a blessing to a city

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Kind of honored ? that someone sent me an article plagiarizing one of my articles that he thought would be helpful for an article I’m writing.

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Yes, New York has rats and high rent but then you go to write at the library and oh this is sitting in the corner

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Spotted outside a Popeye’s. The Chosen extras have taken over this town

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PS. There are people I love who still work for World. It's leadership that has chosen to go this way. They can change course anytime! Also if you want to read Harvest's (then a World reporter) gripping account of being there Jan 6:

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Starting at 18, every day, left his badge at the US base, emptied pockets of signs of working for Americans, deleted stuff from his phone, told only one person he was on his way home to avoid an attack. Imagine living that way for years.

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On this day a year ago, Mt Sinai + Samaritan's Purse built a field hospital in Central Park, when Mt Sinai was overrun with Covid patients. Today we hear that all adults in NY will be eligible for vaccines in a week. Something else.

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With a new year I was thinking about a Seder tradition that someone I interviewed shared with me. The leader says, "If the Lord had brought us out of Egypt, but not split the Red Sea" and the people respond, "It would have been enough for us."

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Was interviewing people getting vaccinated at Citifield overnight. Turns out 2am is when the city takes out its stretch limo trash.

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I highly recommend watching the documentary "Navalny." It's jaw dropping, inspiring, heartbreaking. in it Yulia Navalnaya shows what it looks like to have grace "under bad circumstances"

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I just saw Yulia Navalnaya last night, who told me she had finally figured out what to tell people when they asked about Alexey Navalny: “he’s doing well under bad circumstances.” Sources close to the family say she didn’t know. “They killed him today,” a source said.

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On the positive side of PCA intellectual life... I am re-reading Kelly Kapic's You're Only Human. Excellent. "When prayer ceases, the weight on my shoulders increases"

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4 years

Good morning. The sign language-only Starbucks near the Capitol is serving free coffee to the National Guard. 🇺🇸

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On the subway last night, an Australian woman was asking two random Mets fans to explain baseball to her. They briefly went over the basics before launching into the story of how the Astros cheated their way to a World Series

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It's not like the US govt doesn't know who he is and what he has done over the years. "The US has all my information. If I put one finger on that biometric machine, they will know everything."

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I'm reading "Language City" which is about the 700 languages spoken in NYC. Most linguistically diverse city in the world, and largest foreign-born population of any metro area in the world. What a country, happy 4th.

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Christian billionaire Bill Hwang found guilty just now in Manhattan federal court of racketeering, fraud, market manipulation for the Archegos blowup that evaporated $100B from markets. Mood was funereal among his Christian supporters in court. Story coming soon

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So far James the translator has hit every wall to escaping. It's a worsening situation. He's hiding & hoping, but very discouraged. "It’s been really hard for me waiting every day that I will receive a call or a message, [thinking] I’m eligible, they will get me out of here."

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Lot of nonsense going on in the world, so it's important to announce that I beat my friend's 8 year old kid in chess. I think it will be the only time this happens because he has beaten me in every game til now, and the future belongs to him.

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In my hometown over Thanksgiving we saw these space ship clouds. I learned they are called lenticular clouds, and you only see them around mountains.

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Some unexpected ripple effects – the reporting on Ravi Zacharias led to the firing of a worship leader at Menlo Church

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Federal judge just declined to dismiss criminal charges against Christian philanthropist / Archegos founder Bill Hwang.

Inner City Press

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Judge Hellerstein: My ruling is that the indictment is legally sufficient. Defense sputtering about Count 10, citing 2d Circuit Charles Schwab case Judge Hellerstein: Motion denied. I'll issue a short summary order- until then I reserve the right to change my mind

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Kudos to Lynsey Barron and her team for doggedly uncovering so much in a short time. And kudos to RZIM for sharing the full report. But the amount of evidence they found in a short time is very disturbing.

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A good editor is like oil running down the beard of Aaron

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Copy editor takes a knife to something else for once

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A good dose of medicine - Hope in the Apocalypse @Plough

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Here's my dispatch from Sunday in NYC:

Emily Belz

@emlybelz

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I went to a Ukrainian evangelical church service today in Manhattan, and the back quarter of the church was full with members of a Korean church that the Ukrainians know. They all just showed up to be with them today.

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Still can’t believe this is Hong Kong’s new reality.

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A number of readers told me over the last year they were praying for this man. In a time when news stories come and go in an hour's time, I appreciate the love and attention people gave to a stranger.

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I heard from @water_mission - an org that usually responds to disasters overseas. NC govt just approved the org to bring its mobile water treatment systems to Western NC. Yesterday they were flying in treatment systems to rural Appalachia. Water is the biggest need currently

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One of my favorite things is to watch our copy editor Alex go to work on a Google Doc in real time. Bloodbath.

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Since sabbatarian mailmen are in the news today... a tidbit I learned from @collinhansen 's biography of Tim Keller is that Tim and Kathy both passed the USPS carrier test and were offered jobs in 1975. But that's also when he was offered his first pastorate.

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This is the phrasing Russian state media is using for the war?

Samaritan's Purse

@SamaritansPurse

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Join us in prayer today for peace as Russia launches a military campaign in #Ukraine .

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Interested to see if researchers figure out how (it appears) Africa escaped big covid mortality. In Malawi, a hospital I visited in the capital hasn't had a covid admission in a month. A rural hospital I visited said they had 18-20 covid deaths total, & they test most patients.

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Shabbat Shalom. Rabbi Erica Gerson and her husband Mark, who host a great Shabbat dinner and are the friendliest people in NYC, just gave.....$18m to a network of small Christian hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa. Really significant for these often overlooked, rural places.

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I interviewed millennials about how 9/11 shaped their lives. Someone who lost a sibling in Iraq. Young NYer who decided to live close to her family here forever after that. It's a good time to reflect on the arc of your life!

Generation 9/11

Emily Belz | The Sept. 11 terror attacks 20 years ago changed the trajectory of young Americans’ lives and gave many a cynical outlook on the world. But…

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a) finally wrote about chess for CT b) check out the sweet illustration for this piece

Christianity Today

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Magnus Carlsen, reigning world chess champion for 11 years, announced last week that he won’t defend his champion title next year. CT reporter (and chess fan) @emlybelz on what his decision teaches us about finitude:

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Emily Belz

@emlybelz

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I’m in Springfield MO, which has the HQs for the Assemblies of God and Bass Pro Shop

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Emily Belz

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A new survey shows a lot more evangelicals (70%) say the US has a moral responsibility to accept refugees. Back in the old days of 2018, 25% of white evangelicals said the US had a responsibility to accept refugees

Survey: Today’s Evangelicals More Likely to Welcome the Stranger - Christianity Today

New research shows a marked shift in attitudes about refugees and immigration reform compared to 2015, and experts have a few ideas why.

www.christianitytoday.com

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Emily Belz

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In other Olympic news... I interviewed gold medalist Kyle Snyder, who was a delight. His thoughts on faith, the culture of kids' sports, and dealing with a big following on social media -

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