ReDesign

The front and center section of the Dallas Morning News announced the redesign of the newspaper. The new features include more color, bigger text, more white space, 1/2" off each side to make it easier to hold, and labels at the top of the story so that you can tell in an instant what the story is about. There is less room for the stories, so they promise tighter editing and concise writing. I do believe the headlines have GROWN! However, if you are trying to read the details, still get out the glasses!

And I have to ask myself, why do we even take the newspaper? Is it because we always have? Is it because our parents did? Is it for the exercise as we bend over to pick it up? How often do I move the unopened newspaper from the table to the recycle pile? What is my first reflex if I need to find information?...

My prayer for the congregation?

Dear God, It is a struggle to stay current with the newest information, the newest trends, and the newest mode of communication. We struggle with the best way to share the Good News. Do we advertise in the newspaper, or podcast? Do we make the message easier to understand by using three word headlines and making it easier to hold, or do we act as tutors? Do we redesign or do we hold fast? Please help us to remain faithful to your will and to keep the Word fresh. Silence our confusion, so that we may be more attuned to your gifts of revelation towards the life of this congregation. Give us fresh eyes to see our community, and fresh ideas to meet their needs. If we need to make bigger headlines, I pray that you will be our editor! Amen