In the last chapter of the book of Romans, Paul sends greetings to the brethren. This was a common practice in Paul’s letters, and it was common in personal messages of that day. But Romans 16 is unique in this way–Paul had never been to Rome, but he greets 27 brethren by name. Then, he mentions eight people by name who were with him while writing. Paul did not just 
greet a group of brethren in general, but he called them by name. Do you know how meaningful that must have been, to hear your own name called?
The last sentence of the book of Third John reads, “Greet the friends by name” (3 John 14). By name! There is something about calling someone by their name! We see its significance when Jesus, the Good Shepherd, “calls his own sheep by name” (John 10:3).
Try calling people by name. Call brethren by name. Notice the name of people who serve you or call you on the phone. Call people by name. It will open hearts and impact lives.