Hello ,
If you open up your word processing software and start typing, chances are you're looking at a typeface called Times New Roman. It's so common that we take it for granted, but this super-typeface has an interesting origin story. You're actually reading it right now.
It all began with a complaint. In the 1920s, the esteemed type designer Stanley Morison criticized London's newspaper The Times for being out-of-touch with modern typographical trends. So The Times replied to his complaint by asking him to create something better. Morison took up the challenge. He enlisted the help of expert draftsman Victor Lardent and began conceptualizing a new typeface with two goals in mind: efficiency
and readability. Morison wanted any printing in his typeface to be economical, a necessity in the newspaper business.
In 1926, The Times tested an early version of Morison's new type. After test upon test and proof upon proof, the final design was approved, and "The Times New Roman" was born. In 1932, The Times specifically noted that their
new typeface was not intended for books. But at 82 years old, Times New Roman is still going strong, proving that sometimes there's something better than criticism: become part of the solution instead.*
"For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is
Christ." 1 Corinthians 12:12
You and I must always keep in mind that the body of Christ has its share of struggles and trials. We are not qualified to criticize the body of Christ UNLESS we are participating in helping it to reach the goal of
bringing people into connection with Jesus Christ...and even then, we should never criticize UNLESS we intend to be part of the loving solution to a situation (either by personal involvement, or prayer). May God help us all as we endeavor to build His kingdom up.
Have a great day and God bless!
