... person's name is too far from a person's personality, we usually give the person a nickname. For years a prominent Georgia politician was known as "Sloppy" Floyd. Apparently the Apostles were not satisfied with the name "Joseph," for they named him "Barnabas," meaning "Son of Encouragement." When a person's nature changes, his name is changed. After Abram's call, he was known as Abraham. Jesus changed the name of Simon to Peter meaning "rock." After his conversion Saul was called Paul. Harry Golden, editor ...
