Why The Resounding?

Obviously, the last name is a give-away. Is it possible to have the last name Bell, and not have it turned into a pun? I once had a standing bet with a friend that he could not come up with a new (to me) insult or pun involving my last name...I suppose that bet still stands.

John Donne was an Anglican priest who lived in the early days of the Anglican church around the turn of the century in 1600. Most of his poetic work was published posthumously, but he is famous for his sermons and meditations as well. His 17th meditation is the famous "No man is an island" text.

Donne represents an era to me -- the reformation (both protestant and catholic) where the church (and the western world, really) refocused it's vision on the truth and on taking that truth to others. The Resounding encapsulates the ideas of truth ringing out as a bell, a loud one that everyone can hear. It is also a re-sounding of my beliefs, the echo of my heart and mind, translated onto paper (or screen). I hope that echo reaches your ears(eyes).

As Donne wrote: "...never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."

The First Knell

"No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main." - John Donne "For Whom the Bell Tolls"

Sadly, I've looked on for 3 or 4 years at the blogosphere thinking "I can't even commit to journaling regularly, why try to blog for everyone to see my inconsistencies!" I am resolved, at least, that the my next failure in writing regularly will at least be public, and invite comments and criticisms. This page will hopefully cover all of my interests (see my profile) and more.

If you thought that this page contained info on the Christian altRock band, The Resounding, check out their MySpace page or their web site.

At least we share one thing in common - our love for and faith in Jesus Christ. It's my first and foremost interest. I trust that this faith will be evident in my blog.