My name is Don, and I am a Christian. One of the things you will learn about me in this booklet is that I am fascinated by the cross. Now this may not come as much of a surprise to you: Christians everywhere seem to be into the cross. I’ve seen the cross on coffee mugs, diamond-encrusted watches, and even silk ties! I myself own a few crosses: some of them are even kind of special to me. I have one cross that is made of bark from a tree in Russia woven together into the shape of a cross. A friend gave that cross to me, and it is one of my most precious possessions.
The fact is the cross (two simple lines, one vertical, one horizontal) can be recognized the world over. The cross is everywhere. It’s on many church buildings, and has been throughout history. It’s also found on people’s necks, and has been throughout the centuries. When you stop and think about it, this is an odd sort of fame for … .
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