conversation switched over to the current war in Ukraine. He was very
emotional about this topic, but not in a political way. He told me "I
don't care about the politics. I have many good friends in Russia and
many good friends in Ukraine. What I care about is making sure that
my family can eat, that my house isn't destroyed, and that I have a
passport so that I can continue working." I was sitting there just
wishing I could do something, but eventually realized that just sitting
there listening and letting this man get what he needed to off his chest
was the best thing I could do for him.
The writer of Acts says "Since it had begun to rain and was cold,
they kindled a fire and welcomed all of us around it." Not only did

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