The best first gift is the name
Last evening, my thoughts were adorned with the name Zinomurisa L. Kangume, an alumnus from high school whom I haven't crossed paths with in 17 years. His name is a tapestry woven from "Entama zagye Zinomurisa nahabwekyo Kangume," translating to "My possession has a Shepherd, and I shall be still." Selah! What a name brimming with prophecy, confidence, and trust in our Creator. Reflecting on names, my parents orchestrated a symphony of meaningful appellations for my siblings and me. Arinaitwe, our firstborn, echoes "God is with us." Niwagaba follows, a testament that "God is the one who gives." Ainembabazi, our third sibling, carries the grace of "God is merciful," while my name, Byamukama, translates to "Everything/everyone is from God," emphasizing divine sovereignty. Ainamaani Taremwa, our fourth sibling, was named prophetically after a perilous childbirth. His name signifies "God is strong and can never fail,...