The Serenity Prayer has been prayed by millions since it is widely acknowledged to have been written by Reinhold Niebuhr. The Serenity Prayer was written at his stone cottage and first preached by Mr. Niebuhr in the Heath Union Church in 1943.
"God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference."
Early in World War II, with Dr. Niebuhr's permission, the prayer was printed on cards and distributed to the troops by the U.S.O. By then it had also been reprinted by the National Council of Churches, as well as Alcoholics Anonymous.
The "modern" version of the prayer (noted above) is used for this special gift.
Many have done substantial research on the history and origins of this prayer. Regardless of the "human" source, this inspired prayer has been part of the healing process of many people for a very long time.
We have chosen a North American hardwood primarily found in central USA. Cherry is unique among the world's cabinet-woods in that it is the only major timber belonging to the Rose family (Rosaceae). Black Cherry is one of the most popular woods we sell. It is consistent in color (light to a deep reddish-brown), smooth to touch and comfortable in the hand.
The engraving is 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 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 there is an additional fee for engraving the back of the cross.)
Our Serenity Engraved HoldingCross comes with a simple yet meaningful card to compliment the cross and the engraving. The outside of the card is The Serenity Prayer. 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 with the 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™ ...
A customer shares ... Yes, I went through the program. This Serenity Prayer means the world to me. It encourages me to stay "on track" and not get swayed this way and that. It is very comforting to me as it keeps me centered.
