If you deal at all with or a part of the communication and graphic design industry, you know that there is a world of information out there about fonts. First, there are the types or styles of fonts available. Serif or sans serifs (with or without little projections). There are script versus block fonts (with sweeping curves or without). Then there are fonts that are free and fonts that cost money to use. On top of that, new fonts are being created every day to add to the mix of choices.
I find it overwhelming at times as a writer to worry so much about fonts. All I want to do is get the message out, put the words on paper or on the screen and be done with it. But the reality is that fonts do matter and the way the letters and words on the page or screen look does matter. People are more likely to read material that catches their eye than copy that is plain and ordinary.
What does this have to do with Christianity? A lot actually, because we are called to spread the Word of God in Christ to all the world. And we can do that in a flat or boring way (think Courier of Times) or we can do it in a fun and interesting way (think Fairwater Script or Chalkduster). We can share the Word with little fanfare or we can light up a room with energy and excitement about the Word. The choice is ours. Instead of just reading a Bible passage, act it out to someone, for instance. Instead of just putting a Bible in front of someone, draw a picture to give them of what the story of salvation in Jesus’ life, death and resurrection means to you. Much like the many fonts that are out there, there are an infinite number of ways to express “the old, old story of Jesus and his love.” Take advantage of as many of the different styles to reach people with the love of Christ as you can.
