“Officially, the New Testament church at an early stage took seriously their responsibility for widows who lacked family or other resources. The office of deacon was instituted initially to address this pressing need.”
― Carolyn Custis James, The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules
Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 17: 8-16 Mark 12: 38-44
― Carolyn Custis James, The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules
Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 17: 8-16 Mark 12: 38-44
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