My answer is always the same= Ted.
Now that you are far past roommate introductions (e.g. the “honeymoon” phase is over already. You live great together or working on it.)
Orientation week is over and you have been introduced too so many you can’t keep ‘em straight.
You’ve started classes and now there are classmates, professors, and by the end of week two you have almost forgotten your own name.
So what is it with names? I mean is there more to them than just an identifier? What is YOUR name?
For thousands of years names have carried some deep significance. Take from Scripture: Hannah, which means “grace”, or David, which beans “beloved”, or Abigail, which means “Joy of the Father”.
What does your NAME mean? Mine…. Ted, just a family name. But there is heritage, history, and family remembrance there. It reminds me that I represent not just me, but those before me. Life is far beyond just me.
But I got another name too... Christian.
Sometimes in the midst of meeting new people, new situations, and new opportunities we forget who’s we truly are. And when thrilled or discouraged, excited or frustrated, we often ask “Why me?.... Why now?... Why this?”
Our Name Christian, Christ’s, directs us! It means “little Christ”. That is no easy or smooth journey, but full of Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness for us and to share with others!
The journey of being a Christian on campus is Awesome. I think as we come in contact with Christ Himself more and more (e.g. Prayer, Devotion, Conversation, Gifts of Grace…) He shows us more and more clearly WHO WE REALLY ARE.
Hello my name is….
