I told him about Ruby-how she lives by herself and sews to keep busy, how she charges only six dollars to make a dress because the people she sews for don't have a lot of money, how a lot of times she doesn't charge a dime, how sewing is her ministry. The word ministry is connected to

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Ruby’s purpose in life

Explanation:

The idea that sewing is Ruby´s ministry refers to her purpose in life because that word applies to a calling some people feel to follow a certain path to achieve a specific purpose in life, most likely connected to religious beliefs.

It doesn´t mean that Ruby acts this way because it´s what´s expected of her. Furthermore, saying that Ruby chooses to treat her customers fairly would be incorrect, because her not even charging them is beyond fair treatment. And saying that Ruby’s actions are led by a desire to share her profits would be incorrect, because she wants to help others by not charging for her service, not by giving them money.

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.