Self-reflection at the beginning of the year is a good thing. Google “Why I am …” and you will find treatises written by people of all persuasions explaining why they are vegans, Catholics, Republicans, pagans, and so on. Consider this epistle text the ancient writer’s exploration of why he is an apostle of Jesus Christ. Why am I the way I am?” Or, “Who am I anyway — really?” As we get ready to enter a new year it’s a safe bet that we’ve asked some version of these questions as we’ve approached the final days of this year. Based on Ephesians 3:1-12.