God knows our names (Isaiah 45:1-7)
We want to know God, but we also want to be known.
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Like most parents, my husband and I put a lot of thought into naming our two children. With each pregnancy, we made long lists, compared sounds and meanings, and asked our families and closest friends for suggestions.
