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Even the Dogs
“Then she came and worshipped Him, saying, ‘Lord, help me!’ But He answered and said, ‘It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs. And she said, ‘Yes, Lord, yet even the little … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Faith, Word Study
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Children’s Homes
Homes for children (sometimes called orphans’ homes) began to appear among our brethren in the early twentieth century. The first was Tennessee Orphan Home in Columbia, Tennessee which opened on September 5, 1910. By 1940, there were seven such homes … Continue reading
Posted in Bible authority, church, Church Organization, Family, Fellowship
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Saints Only Benevolence
“Some brethren have argued that the church is authorized to help church members and their dependents out of the church treasury, but no others. They reason that many times do we read of the church aiding and assisting “saints,” “disciples,” … Continue reading
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