Why “True Cross Designs”?

“What’s in a name?!”, as Shakespeare famously pondered. Matthew 16:24 reads, "Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me'". This passage emphasizes that following Jesus requires a deliberate choice to prioritize faith and commitment over personal desires, material temptations and worldly comfort. It calls for a daily commitment to deny self-interest, embrace the challenges of following Christ, pick up our crosses and bear them.

Similarly, Matthew 10:38 says, "Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me." This verse is a call to discipleship, urging believers to embrace suffering and self-denial as they follow Jesus Christ.

The "True Cross" is venerated by Christians the world over as the instrument upon which our Lord made His supreme sacrifice for our salvation. My hope is that our art will inspire you to live our faith boldly in a world so desperately in need of beauty, and that by doing so, many will come to believe in our Lord, take up their crosses and follow Him.

Where the Old Ways Join the New

In starting True Cross Designs, our aim was to reimagine Christian home décor through the comingling of traditional and contemporary design. Certainly, traditional pieces have their allure, but we found tremendous inspiration in the sleek lines and fresh aesthetics of a modern, organic hardwood design. With a passion for interior aesthetics, we set out to create a collection that seamlessly integrates Christian art and iconography into modern day homes, adding warmth and reverence to any space.

A Final Word About Our Products

True Cross Designs was created to share the beauty of our Catholic faith in our homes, workplaces and other spaces through our handcrafted hardwood art. Pursuing this project together as a family has helped us immerse ourselves in our faith, and we hope gracing a special place in your life with one of our pieces will do the same for you. We thank you for taking time out of your day to visit with us, and we look forward to hearing from you. God bless.