First Names
Today a sister had asked why we call each other Sister so-and-so and not address first names. I understood her question. There are some sisters who have such beautiful names that are often lost in the shuffle when they are addressed by their last name. I do think that you get used to addressing a person one way and may have a hard time making your mind remember to call them something else. (For instance for years you may have been calling the neighbor lady Mrs. Loren twenty years later you are expected to call her Amanda. Huh?) According to this site , the title “Brother” or “Sister” is a sign of respect which I understand but I do not think of calling a person by first name is a sign of disrespect. It is more intimate and familiar. I like hearing people called by their first names. But I do get the respect of the title just as addressin...