In this lecture, Al Dayhoff, DMin addresses the class on his unique evangelism ministry. He notes that 50% of the population is writing their stories on their skin and we haven't made the connection. In his book, God and Tattoos: Why are people writing on themselves?, he explains that tattoos are a hidden language in plain view. One of the most meaningful things we can do is ask "Does your tattoo have a story?" Explore the context of Leviticus 19:28 , “You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord.” Consider that tattoos are tombstones. This generation is commemorating their dead in a different way than any time before. Tattoos are also poetry. The Apostle's creed of the post-Christian world is showing up on the live canvas of the skin. Dayhoff explains that tattoos are armor and also show her beauty. Tattoos are totems. People are labeling themselves in the search for personhood. Consider that the new shaman is the tattoo artist. Tattoos are also recovery. Did God write on Jesus' skin? In Isaiah 53:5 we read, “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” We also read in Revelation 19:16 , “On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.”