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Sunday, March 31, 2013

The Legend of the Dogwood


    You are highly favored and cherished!
               Happy Easter!


                         The Legend of the Dogwood

At the time of the crucifixion, the dogwood had reached the size of the mighty oak tree. So strong and firm was the wood that it was chosen as the timber for Jesus' cross. 

To be used for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the dogwood. While nailed upon it, Jesus sensed this, and in his compassion said. "Because of your pity for my suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used for a cross. Henceforth, it shall be slender, bent, and twisted, and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross–two long and two short petals. 

"In the center of the outer edge of each petal will be the print of nails. In the center of the flower, stained with blood, will be a crown of thorns so that all who see it will remember."


from "Sower's Seeds Aplenty: Fourth Planting," # 29, p. 22

with Love as always,
Beulah
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7 comments:

  1. SheilaMarch 31, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Happy Easter to you and thank you for the story of the Dogwood I was not aware of that story , it is such a pretty flower .

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  2. QuiltsmilesMarch 31, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Nice to know the markings and meanings contained within the dogwood. I was not aware of that being the wood for the cross. Thank you.

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  3. Jessica @ A Humble CreationMarch 31, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    What a sweet legend and a beautiful reminder of Christ's love for us. Happy Easter!

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  4. Carol SwiftMarch 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Thanks for sharing that story about the Dogwood...beautiful! Happy Easter!

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  5. WendyMarch 31, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Have a great and wonderful Easter in HIM on today! May it be filled with much love and happiness.

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  6. Carrie P.March 31, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    thanks for sharing. I love dogwoods and now that mean more to me. Happy Easter!

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  7. Quilting BabciaMarch 31, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful legend. A blessed Resurrection Day to you

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