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The Chosen Names
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Many of us have grown up glorifying these names, loving these names and pledging allegiance to these names in one form or another. In fact, many of these names have become our names and our children's names. But who are these divine individuals and why are their names such powerful reminders?
The Chosen Names is a poetic exploration of six
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Release dateJan 22, 2023
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