Jamey's Newsletter: Sunday, November 26, 2023
The famous artist Michelangelo carved a statue of Moses out of pure white marble. He is presented with a flowing beard, billowing robes, and two tablets cradled in his arms. He also has two horns coming out of his head.
The horns can be unsettling and come from the fact that the Hebrew word for “shining” as in shining face is the same except for one vowel as the word for “horns.”
So, early interpreters of scripture have Moses’ forehead sprouting horns instead of shining in the presence of God.
We all know some people we feel must be walking around with horns. They are irritable, always disgruntled, and difficult to be around.
Proverbs 22:24 warns, “Don’t hang out with angry people; don’t keep company with hotheads. Bad temper is contagious— don’t get infected.”
In other words, be careful who you hang out with. The horns are contagious.
Jamey
(Music performed by the Modern Worship Team of Gainesville First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia)
Weekly Prayer
Teach us, O Lord, to put our faith into action, to provide for those in need, to stand up for justice, and to walk in the path of righteousness.
Meme of the Week
Dad Jokes
I could tell a joke about pizza, but it’s a little cheesy.
What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta!
Wisdom Nugget: Anyone can do it once. The best do it consistently.
A Question to Consider: What do I want to let go of and make space for in the new year?
Photo Taken By Me
Book I read last week
Articles worth reading, videos worth watching, and/or podcasts worth listening to
Podcast: The Writing Room with Bob Goff and Kimberly Stuart:Sean Dietrich
Little Pieces by Sean Dietrich
Why You Love (or Love to Hate) Christmas Music
Youtube: The Gospel in Chairs by Pastor Brian Zahnd
Adaptive leadership: Leading in our changing world, especially in the face of resistance
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Happening at Gainesville First United Methodist Church
Happening in North Georgia
Sunday, December 3 / 5-7pm / Green Street
Have you always wanted to be in a parade? Here is your chance. On Sunday, December 3, at 5pm the Gainesville community will kick-off the season with the annual tradition of Christmas on Green Street. The parade starts at 5pm.
Interested in riding on Gainesville First United Methodist Church Float?
Weekly Blessing and/or Quotes
"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." - Bishop Desmond Tutu