Luke portrays this time in Jesus’ ministry as very successful, but he starts giving hints of things to come. For instance, after the healing of the boy, Jesus seems to randomly say that he is going to be betrayed. Why would Jesus have picked that time to say such a thing? I think Jesus picked this time to warn the disciples about what was going to happen.

i receive this honor with deep gratitude and great humility. it is an award that speaks to our highest aspirations — that for all the cruelty and hardship of our world, we are not mere prisoners of fate. our actions matter, and can bend history in the direction of justice.

this is a way. : )

an unexpected salary cut

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