"What's in a Name?"

Life, Name, Identity

Naming is a recognition of the life of another being. It calls us into intimate knowledge and a relationship shaped by wonder.

The Dangers of (Mis)Reading: Tolkien, Naming, and Abstraction

How might detaching words and names from their context blind us to the complexity of the stories and truths they once conveyed?

Naming the Church: Expressions of Belonging and Belief Through the Centuries

Naming Chemicals: From Fear to Flourishing

What do we lose when we treat scientific names as barriers rather than opportunities to better understand the world around us?

Called by a New Name: Naming, Power, and Possibility

At its best, naming uncovers truth and recognizes the uniqueness of creation. But what happens when sin distorts our perception—turning naming into a means of control?