This cross can be a reminder in our hand that we are in His hands and we are loved. A birthday gift ... a baptism or confirmation ... a wedding ... baby shower ... any occasion where the Love of God is expressed in the simplest of way ... young or old ... for the children of God.
There are times in our lives when the simple truths are profound. ThisHoldingCross focuses on the promise of God that is personal and timeless : Love. It's a declaration of truth that can never be taken away or disappear but engraved in our heart for an eternity.
Engraved on this HoldingCross is the Promise: Loved with a graphic heart. In Jeremiah 31 we “.. I have loved you with an everlasting love.” The love of God is pure and without prejudice. This cross serves as a reminder of His love for us each day and every day.
We chose American Soft Maple for our "Loved" cross. It is a very hard wood that grows in the Pacific Northwest region of Oregon, Washington and Canada. It is only slightly softer than the Hard Maple of the East Coast. When polished it looks like marble or a river rock pebble. It is creamy in color, smooth and comfortable to hold.
The scripture is engraved on one side with the opposite side having no engraving. What that means is, if you choose, you can engrave on that side something special (maybe a name or event) or leave it plain. For any custom engraving, please add “One Side Custom Engraving” to your order. This will allow you to enter the specifics of the engraving. (Please note engraving on the blank side is an additional fee.)
Our Loved Engraved HoldingCross comes with a simple yet meaningful card to compliment the cross and the engraving. The card is blank inside for your very special message. Your card is tucked together with an envelope in a cellophane package to keep the card clean and ready for you.
As with all of our crosses, there were no stains, lacquers or preservatives used to finish your cross; only a natural oil which is hand-rubbed and polished to enhance the woods natural beauty. When you hold our crosses, you are “feeling” the wood and “seeing” the wood as God created it. No two are alike as boards will vary in color and graining due the environmental conditions it was produced. The shine on the cross is related to the amount of “resin” in the make-up of the wood itself. The more resin the higher the shine.
Crosses are handcrafted in our Palestine, Texas (USA) facility offering the highest quality. Crosses do not require polishing. Holding your cross will allow the oils from your hands to go into the wood and create a soft, patina glow. Never use oil or olive oil on our crosses.
Price noted is for 1 HoldingCross including the complimentary NoteCard sharing 10 scriptures related to being Loved.
Thoughts on Engraving : This wood works well with engraving and is a favorite for custom laser engraving as the etching burns into the wood and has a nice contrast to the pale color of this wood.
Each cross comes in an organza bag with a StoryTag telling the name of the wood and a StoryScroll which contains suggested prayers, CareGiving stories and other information. We do not offer seconds or damaged crosses. Our crosses are all first quality and handcrafted in our shop by our family.
NOTE : The HoldingCross watermark in the picture does not appear on the crosses. The picture is marked for proprietary reasons. ------------------
... A HoldingCross Story™ ...
Jack was exhibiting at a conference. There were several customers around the table and he was telling stories about the different woods and ministry opportunities of The HoldingCross TM.
As the conversation ended and a few purchases were made, one woman stood quietly next to the engraved cross display. Everyone else was gone now. The elderly woman spoke.
"I would like to purchase the Loved HoldingCross. You see, I lost my husband of 53 years a few days ago. We both had a strong love for one another and for Jesus. I know I'm loved, but I don't have anyone to hold me now. This will be a reminder that Jesus is still holding me and that I will be with my husband in eternity someday soon, by His grace."
