http://www.brianandrewdodson.com Christian. Son. Brother. Friend. Drummer. Artist. Designer. Recording Engineer. Student. Blogger. Sat, 10 May 2008 02:17:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I found this on Justin Taylor's blog and it really hits home with me. Sort of shapes how I should view my work as a graphic artist. Christian artists should view their talent as a gift from God and see its use ultimately as worship to God. A Christian artist should ... http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/the-christian-artist/ There he goes, again. That John Piper guy is getting all literal on us, telling us that we should just throw our ESV away and go back to the KJV. I'm really, really kidding. But, it's an interesting word-study. He says: The following meditation comes from my devotional lingering ... http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/gasp-the-esv-isnt-so-literal/ Evidence there is some good remaining in humanity. A violinist leaves his $4 million dollar violin in a taxi. It is safely returned very quickly.> Go read the story http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/a-feel-good-story/ So, I've got graphic design on the brain. I've had a creative spurt lately, which has led to some new and different designs for me. I figured I'd showcase some of them here, mostly done for The Point: http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/graphic-design-on-the-brain/ We've broken fresh ground. I've partnered up with someone to do some graphic work, in exchange for some promotion of BADmedia.  One thing they want is animated GIFs for their website.  I've never created animated GIFs so I figured now was a good time to learn.  Also, I'm working on a ... http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/my-first-animated-gif/ Howdy y'all (That's Kentucky for "hello").  It's Derby Week here in the Bluegrass, and to be honest, I don't care that much.  I always hate to say "I'm busy" because everyone is busy this day and time, but that would be more true right now than any other.  Seems like ... http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/what-ive-been-up-to/ I was sitting here reading the blog of a pastor from a local church.  I started thinking about how I agree with this pastor's beliefs on the Bible and his theological leanings.  I then started wondering if his congregation agreed with him.  This led me to a question. I wonder if ... http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/how-well-do-you-know-your-pastor/ I've posted about Andy McKee previously, but lately, I've been listening to him a bunch. It's caused me to also check out Antoine Dufour, as well. Both are on the Candy Rat Records label. It's just really good music to listen to while working, driving, relaxing, or ... http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/acoustic-guitar-obsession/ This post comes from the April 24th entry of Faith Alone: A Daily Devotional by Martin Luther (James C. Galvin, General Editor). Genesis 25:20 Isaac was forty years old before he got married.  In those forty years, he undoubtedly experienced periods of frustration and fiery passion because of his physical desires.  A ... http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/waiting-for-marriage/ Tomorrow night should be a pretty cool night.  The Georgetown College symphonic band is performing their annual spring concert.  A couple of things will make the night unique. The band will premier a piece written specifically for them.  David Holsinger has composed "Legacy Music" for the band, which will feature parts ... http://www.brianandrewdodson.com/a-unique-experience/