Out on a Limb
17 Oct 2008I wasn’t sure about posting this, but here it goes…I’m typically an open book, but this can be a touchy subject.
I’ve been saving a little here and there for two years and finally, I have an appointment with an amazing tattoo artist in Austin. I’m heading to get some new ink in a couple of weeks. Yes, I know. Pastor? Tattoo? What?
Just need your help…What do you think I should get?
A. The words “TO LIVE IS CHRIST” in script across my chest. Pretty self explanatory. Philippians 1:21
B. An old school anchor. In ancient times the anchor, like the fish, was a symbol with ties to the early Christian church. An anchor tattoo can be thought of as holding one steadfast, like an anchor holding a great sailing ship safe in harbor, against winds and currents that might carry it astray.
C. OTHER. You pick…nothing ridiculous like a picture of Cole or Nic. 
Go ahead, share your thoughts. My mind is basically made up, but I’m curious to see others’ thoughts.
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6 Responses to Out on a Limb
jordan
October 17th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
First of all, anyone who spells “harbour” with a U isn’t allowed to have tattoos, which is why in the UK there are no tattoo parlors and the penalty for inking yourself is beheading in the public square.
Secondly, chest tattoos are really a bad idea. That’s one of the most dramatic sagging-prone areas of the body as you get older, and you don’t want your tattoo to look like it was inspired by Swamp Thing when you’re old enough to teach a lesson with it to your grand kids, who will undoubtedly ask out of equal parts fascination and morbid curiosity. After they ask you, they will laugh at you.
Third, writing tends to work best on surfaces that are flat. Not concave. Ha ha.
Fourth, your body is getting seriously lopsided. I’m a fan of symmetry, which in the case of Christian tattoos, could be considered divine, but not in the da Vinci / Dan Brown sort of way. Forget I said that.
Fifth, images speak louder than words. If you’re advertising your identity, advertise it so people ask you about it rather than read it and immediately absorb the full meaning. If it’s not advertising the identity that you’re after, but reminding /yourself/ of your identity in Christ, consider the idea that an image may conjure greater memories and thoughts when you’re 95 and too old to comprehend words anymore, especially words that look like Swamp Thing wrote on your milky, wrinkled, concave and lopsided chest. Plus, you shouldn’t be advertising ANYTHING with your shirt off. Evar.
Sixth: “Anchor” has six letters in it, which is clearly divine indication that you should get TWO anchor tattoos so that the word would then be “anchors”, which has 7 letters in it. 7 is the number of God. Also, “anchor” starts with A, which is also the first letter in the word “Alpha”, which stands for God also. The last letter in “anchor” is R, and… well, you get the point.
Seventh: That script tattoo would be right over ribs and sternum, touching on collarbone and getting dangerously close to nipples. Think on THAT, my friend. Think hard.
There you have it. Seven reasons to go with the anchor. Seven is God’s number, Zak. Remember that.
Love,
Jordan
Zak White
October 17th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Jordan,
thank you. the “harbour” mis-spelling was a cut and paste job. I didunt misspull eit.
Totally going with the chest piece…
Just kidding. Maybe.
jordan
October 17th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
I love you, Zak. Your chest isn’t really (that) concave.
Clayton Bell
October 18th, 2008 at 8:01 am
I think the number 1 question to ask is…what does the WIFE think?!?!
I would be more inclined to say script across the back, not the chest.
Nic
October 20th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
What’s so ridiculous about getting a tattoo of me?
Nic´s last blog post..Catalyst Recap – Part Three…
sammmm
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
you know how i feel about anchors and that i want one as well, so i definitely think you should go with the anchor. no doubt. i think chest pieces sometimes can be easily overdone. where will you put the anchor?