Why “True Cross Designs”?
“What’s in a name?!”, as Shakespeare famously pondered. The name True Cross Designs is deeply rooted in scripture. Matthew 16:24 reads, "Then Jesus told his disciples, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and 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 his cross and follow 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.
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.