Sam Carpenter, who just happens to be Willa’s husband, says a verse from Corinthians is one that he relies on. Sam is retired from the U.S. Air Force. He is a deacon in his church and Willa says Sam is a man with a servant’s heart.

But this I say, he which sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly, and he which sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully. So let each one give as he purpose in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Corinthians 9:6-7

Rev. Carmen Falcone, who has a ministry in Montgomery, The Gathering, is one of the best Bible scholars and teachers that I have ever had involvement with. Carmen comes once each month to give a devotion for our firm. We have been holding weekly devotions for several years and Carmen has been one of our regulars. We look forward to his coming because of the message on behalf of Jesus and he blesses us with his presence each time he comes. Carmen sent in two verses for this issue which he says are the cornerstone of his faith.

That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,

Phil. 3:10

Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD.

Jeremiah 9: 23 & 24

Mrs. Laurice Kern, who sent in a verse for this issue, has been a long-time member of St. James United Methodist Church in Montgomery. Laurice worked for Dr. Paul Hubbert at AEA for a number of years. After she retired, she later worked at Pickwick Antiques until she retired again last year. Laurice is a gifted individual who cares about others and is always ready to lend a helping hand. She says this verse tells it all and if you read it you will see that Laurice is correct.

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Matt. 22:37-39