“For the message of the cross…is the power of God.”
1 Corinthians 1:18
Here is a small reminder of what happened on Good Friday long ago. The dogwood was the tree chosen to construct the Cross that would be used to take the body of Jesus. Even though His body may have been taken from this earth, His spirit remains and every spring we are blessed with a reminder of the events that unfolded on that fateful weekend. The blooms often appear in the shape of a Cross with holes in the tips of the pedals signifying the nails that were driven into the Cross. If you look closely at these holes you can notice a faint red stain representing the Blood. In the center you will find a green bloom symbolizing the crown of thorns placed on the head of Jesus. After the Crucifixion, God proclaimed that dogwood trees would never grow large ever again. This is the reason the trunks of dogwoods are skinny and often branch off low on the trunk. The dogwood is more than a tree…it is a representation of life. With every spring we are reminded of what God did for us and given the chance to be reborn and start a new life as “children of God”. (John 3:1)
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but because I see everything by it.”
I love this so much.. this is beautiful and the message you wrote is amazing…I’m still a baby Christian…and to see things like this encourages me a lot and reminds me of God’s sacrifice of Himself on the cross.
Hello, on May 08, 2005 my Dad passed away. On the third day of his death I was leaving my house to attend Mass and then his burial. As I walked out of my house I was lifted by the sight of my dogwood tree in full beautiful bloom. At that moment when I saw the blooms I thanked my Dad for this gift for I did not have any success with the blooms for about 10 years.
I did not know the symbol of the Dogwood tree until yesterday May 19th, 2009. Although I always knew that the blooms were a sign and special gift from my Dad to let me know he was OK and not to worry about him so much. He had suffered for many years prior to passing. Now I know that this symbol is also strong and personal reminder that we can continue with our life as children of God renewed! With very happy and emotional tears. Yours truly Cynthia Richichi
Bro.Shane it was God who working in it, I am searching for flowers notes for 2010 vacation Bible School material God led me to find here, I was blessed by this. U re really great , God bless you. Iam using this pictures with your permission in my coming summer ministry material.
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I just lost my 24 year old daughter in a fatal accident and would like to plant a dogwood tree. Does anyone know where I can purchase one? I know there are many varieties out there and I would like the one that represents the cross.
Our god is a huge God. What a beautiful sign of him being here and how much of an impact his death made on everything. So many signs we see and don’t recognize. How could anyone think he doesn’t exists or want us with him for all eternity. Thank you Jesus for your sacrafice.