Coming up on a major birthday next month, and I've never had a tattoo, but a landmark birthday may deserve a bold move. Don't know the most recommended artists in the Nashville area, so any input on that is valued.
As for the tatt itself, I'm thinking one of three directions: 1)an ichthus (Christian fish) with the Greek letters inside which represent the words "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior", most commonly associated with the symbol, 2)the Greek word "doulos", which is the term Paul used to describe himself as a "bondservant". This is when a slave in Hebrew culture was released, but chose to stay with a family willingly. His ear would be pierced, and he would from then on wear a ring that denoted he was no longer for sale. This is why I have an ear pierced myself, or 3)a bit of artwork I created myself that puts the word "DISCIPLE" into the shape of the ichthus, as follows:
As for the tatt itself, I'm thinking one of three directions: 1)an ichthus (Christian fish) with the Greek letters inside which represent the words "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior", most commonly associated with the symbol, 2)the Greek word "doulos", which is the term Paul used to describe himself as a "bondservant". This is when a slave in Hebrew culture was released, but chose to stay with a family willingly. His ear would be pierced, and he would from then on wear a ring that denoted he was no longer for sale. This is why I have an ear pierced myself, or 3)a bit of artwork I created myself that puts the word "DISCIPLE" into the shape of the ichthus, as follows:
