Q: imessage sending from email and not phone number

Hi  luke planos,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems new messages you send are started from an email address instead of your phone number. I would recommend you read this article, it may be able to help troubleshoot the issue. 

Under Send & Receive check if a phone number is checked or an email address for "start new conversation from". 

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

1. Go to Settings > Messages:
   

Cheers