Renaming the Blog
Okay gang, I need your help on this one.
I'm planning to rename and remodel my blog. I want the blog title to be more in tune with my calling and the way I imagine the blog's purpose.
I've come to see my calling in life as a bridge-builder, translator and middleman. I often find myself between two groups who don't understand each other, with one foot in either camp, trying to translate and make peace. I believe the Lord has prepared and groomed me for this role. My life has taken a somewhat circuitous path, with stops in an unusual assortment of places, ideas and sub-cultures, enabling me to step into the shoes of many different people.
Naturally, this has manifested itself in a love and knack for teaching, but it is so much more.
I want to bring ideas from the ivory tower down to real people. I want to help church folks understand and respect academic types, and vice versa. I want to help those who do not know Christ to see his beauty. I want to be the one who understands both sides of a debate, and can bring both sides together.
In light of these considerations, "Nihil Fit" ("nothing comes") just doesn't make sense. (It was originally meant to protray a certain humility about the origin of the blog's content.) I figure if I want to make my blog accessible, then the name should at least be in English.
So here are three candidates for the new name:
1. Middleman -- no explanation needed
2. Aqueduct -- bringing refreshing ideas from the mountain spring into the public square
3. Idle Babbler -- this is what they called Paul at Mars Hill before he spoke
I'm planning to rename and remodel my blog. I want the blog title to be more in tune with my calling and the way I imagine the blog's purpose.
I've come to see my calling in life as a bridge-builder, translator and middleman. I often find myself between two groups who don't understand each other, with one foot in either camp, trying to translate and make peace. I believe the Lord has prepared and groomed me for this role. My life has taken a somewhat circuitous path, with stops in an unusual assortment of places, ideas and sub-cultures, enabling me to step into the shoes of many different people.
Naturally, this has manifested itself in a love and knack for teaching, but it is so much more.
I want to bring ideas from the ivory tower down to real people. I want to help church folks understand and respect academic types, and vice versa. I want to help those who do not know Christ to see his beauty. I want to be the one who understands both sides of a debate, and can bring both sides together.
In light of these considerations, "Nihil Fit" ("nothing comes") just doesn't make sense. (It was originally meant to protray a certain humility about the origin of the blog's content.) I figure if I want to make my blog accessible, then the name should at least be in English.
So here are three candidates for the new name:
1. Middleman -- no explanation needed
2. Aqueduct -- bringing refreshing ideas from the mountain spring into the public square
3. Idle Babbler -- this is what they called Paul at Mars Hill before he spoke
I'm open to other suggestions of course. I thought of "The Bridge" but it seemed too cliche. I sincerely appreciate your help, gentle reader, in hashing this out.
posted by Chris at 9:53 PM
6 Comments:
translation station?
the segue?
I like it, but believe it or not, the name is taken!!!
So Aqueduct suggests flow in only one direction. How about The Courier, The Conduit or The Transporter (the latter may be copyrighted - movie and all). Or you could go with some symbol of peace-making like The Olive Branch or (humorously) Don't Kill The Messenger or something similar. I can keep having ideas, but should probably get back to work.
How about "The Chinese Finger Trap"?
...no?
Great ideas so far. Although, I think I'll avoid any blog title that includes the word "trap."
How about "Bridge to Somewhere". Better than the bridge to nowhere our government paid for, and highlights that there is a destination you have in mind, where there is truth, goodness, beauty, and, ultimately, God.
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