The cross.

I know that in my church we do not focus so much on the cross but I am drawn again again to the simple beauty of the cross. To me it does not portray the death of Jesus but the gift and sacrifice that was made for us because we are loved and because of that it is even more beautiful to me.

Once, when I was still investigating the church, a member came up to me and noticed I was wearing a cross necklace. His response was not very nice. He said (and I am paraphrasing) "How would you like it if I wore your parents casket around my neck?"

I have not wore a cross since then. I do miss my necklace though, it was beautiful-to me.