Carolyn Custis James Quotes:
Ocupation: Author
Life: b. 1948
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.
source: Carolyn Custis James (2011). “The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules”, p.69, Harper Collins
topic: Responsibility, Office, Church, Deacons
