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I hope to someday visit the cross, but right now it doesn't look likely but I think it is a beautiful thing and I know it will bless everyone that sees it or even sees the website.  I have been blessed just viewing the website  and listening to the music.   Thank you!!!!
May God richly bless you and everyone there!!!!
Venita

Several years ago, one of my co-workers and fellow Christian friends had traveled out your way.  They did not know about your construction, but saw if "from afar."  They continued to watch it until, it was time to make the turn and see it first hand.  Immediately, my friend's wife (who has a beautiful voice), walked to each station.  She was so overcome, that she sang the Old Rugged Cross as she cried and went from station to station.  Thank You for following the Holy Spirit direction and allowing him to use you for the good of all..... God Bless, Ron Moore, Robertsdale, Alabama


God bless all of you for the beautiful site- and all the hard work it took to praise our Lord--there is a place in God's arms for all of you--I hope I will be there with you -- may God bless  Terry   "terry calhoun" <calhount@sbcglobal.net>

That will just give you chills. That is so inspiring. thanks  "CHARLENE ROWE" <charlene.rowe@sbcglobal.net


I HAVE JUST VIEWED MY EMAIL,THE CROSS IS SO BEAUTIFUL. MY HUSBAND ERNIE AND I WILL MAKE A SPECIAL TRIP TO SEE IT. BETTY GUYTON ATHENS, TEXAS


I probably will never get to your site physically but it was beautiful to see. We have a large cross on the side of I75 in Lenoir City, Tennessee, about 50 miles from me and it inspires me each time I pass by. I will now try to get closer to it and see if there is anything near what you have. Thank you for this experience. Alda R., Tellico Plains, TN  lucycr@peoplepc.com


Beautiful!

J Watts   Sisseton, SD


I used to live in California with my daughter (who at the time was 4yrs) and each year we would travel to Arkansas to vist family. We always stopped to visit the Cross. We now live in Arkansas and don't go past anymore. I have many pictures of my little one at the amazing rest stop for us.
 
Thank You!!! (and your family) for amazing work! It holds a lot of fond memories for us!
Sincerely,
Melanie & Hailey 
What a beautiful and inspiring place you have created for everyone to see and reflect on. I know how it has moved me and I want to see this in person.  Jacque from Nebraska

I just received an email telling about the Cross you erected.  Perfect timing as we are leaving in the morning on vacation and we will be traveling through TX. What a wonderful sight to visit.  God Blesses You.

  A friend in Christ, Judy Larson, Hot Springs, AR


A dear Friend emailed this to me and I'm just now reading and looking at it.  Words cannot describe what this means to me and to the thousands that it will touch.  I hope to visit it someday.
 
Janet Pasley
Pinehurst, Texas
It is so wonderful that you have the cross and share it with the country. We need more cross's across our great country.
My son is a cross country truck driver and set us the address. To find it on the net.
I am going to have a small cross on my property in Jamul . For a small mediations garden to honor the loss of my husband and also for other to see as they drive past our property. In hopes many will stop and think of our  Lord Jesus and all he did for us.
We in the San Diego area are fighting to save a cross in San Diego and have been for some years.
Thank you
Mrs. Wilma Hoover 
Jamul, Calif. 
I can't began to tell you what a wonderful sight that is to see, God Bless you all. Worrywart243@aol.com  

WHEN I SAW YOUR SITE, I HAD TEARS WELL UP IN MY EYES. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE SERVED GOD IN THE MOST WONDERFUL WAY. IT HAS TAKEN ME SEVERAL YEARS TO BECOME A BELIEVER, BUT JESUS HAS CALLED TO ME AND I AM TRYING TO FOLLOW HIS WAYS. ALL OF US NEED TO HAVE FAITH AND BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. THANK YOU.  REBECCA BOWYER, EL PASO, TEXAS Txtigger50@aol.com  


I lost my mother, age 88 years, and she was buried 05.03.06.  This has touched my heart in a way you will never know and I will make a point of finding the cross and visit it in person. My mother was a Christian and so am I.  This is awesome..
Carolyn   "Carolyn Thompson" <jasncartho@sbcglobal.net>

What a magnificent experience to see what God has done. I have sent this to the Sean Hannity show to get you some exposure. He is so mad about the cross being removed in San Diego this is just one more sign God will not abandon us no matter what the ACLU tries to do in America.
God Bless all of you. I can hardly wait to see it in person.
Ruth Reed
North Richland Hills, Tx
817 545-4564
It is People like you who have and will keep the Lord alive in our hearts and our nation. It is good to see that people still care about spreading God's word. God Bless you all. Kelly Crawford Hutto, Texas

I HAVE NEVER VISITED THE SITE IN NORTH TEXAS, BUT I ENJOYED YOUR WEB SITE. THANK YOU FOR BEING A CHRISTIAN WITNESS IN THESE LAST DAYS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.  "Morrison, Dianne" <MORRISON_DIANNE@dao.hctx.net>


HEY, THOSE ARE  BEAUTIFUL PICTURES.. WE HAVE A CROSS HERE IN CALHON, TENN. LIKE YOURS. I  DON'T KNOW THE TONS BUT IT IS HUGE. YOU CAN SEE IT FOR A LONG WAY, OF COURSE WE HAVE LOTS OF HILLS AND TREES TO BLOCK THE VIEW. WE NEED MORE THINGS TO PROMOTE CHRIST AND OUR FLAG. THANKS M.LOVE
My wife and I just heard about it from a friend in Georgia. It's just BEAUTIFUL like our Father in Heaven.
 
We reside in West Palm Beach, Florida so don't believe we will be getting to see it in person any time soon.
 
May God Bless you all. Clark & Marion McIntire
The Cross is so beautiful- so inspiring- Thank you for sharing the Cross on a web page.
I pray that those who would like to see the Cross taken away- that the Holy spirit will touch their hearts- and that they will flee the devil. What is happening here in America is the devil is trying to take control. Our God is so mighty- so strong- there is nothing that He can't do for us. I say- God is on the Throne- and whatever we do in this life  we  will be  held  responsible  for- God have mercy on those who would even think of getting rid of "THE CROSS". "Father Forgive them- for they know not what they do"

Wilmavos1@aol.com  


I am a resident of Tucson, Arizona and want to thank you for the beautiful Cross that saves all those who turn to Him for He died for all.  As many as call on the Name of the Lord Jesus shall be saved from sin and accepted into the glory of our Father in Heaven.  Thanks for the reminder - Jim Bruner

This is an awesome website, I would love to visit one day. I will be sure to pass this website on to many of my friends.

God Bless - Kay Martin - Columbus GA


This was truley one of the highs of the trip for us and our traveling companions. Here is a picture of the trucks under the cross. Reminding me Jesus is lord of all. Click here to see the photo.
Pam Murray
 
 
EarthLink Revolves Around You.

My husband and I have stopped several times and have always stood in awe and gratefulness for such a magnificent sight along such a lonely stretch of freeway.  I just clicked on pictures of your new gift shop, very beautiful.  A wonderful and need addition, we will stop again on our next eastbound trip.
Sincerely,
Jackie and Ray Ouellette
California

This is awesome!!! One day my husband and I will get to experience this awesome journey to Texas. The hairs on my arms stood up. What a wonderful thing you have done. "Nancy Leiker" <lnleiker@ruraltel.net>


Sincerely a sight to see and one you will never forget, the sight or feeling there. While traveling to Albuquerque New Mexico in the year 2000, we were traveling and talking, and; all of a sudden out of the clear blue sky I told my husband, there is a cross out there in no mans land and we keep watching, the closer we got the bigger it got. Well we went on and upon arrival I told our friends we saw something amazing out in nowhere land, there was the largest cross I had seen. Well on our way back to Oklahoma, as we were traveling, I said; I want pictures of that cross so we started taking pictures, stopping and taking more, the closer we got, so we stopped along the road and I said there our people there, and a semi; lets go see and to my amusement when we got there, sure, there were people but it was the 13 stages of Jesus we saw. Oh the time we spent and the pleasure and peacefulness we felt made our trip so special. well, to this day we travel to Albuquerque at least once a year April or May and usually back in Sept or Oct and we stop going and coming for the peace we feel there. If for some reason it would be late at night we still drive up there set in car and feel the peace and take in the beauty of the sight. We are going again this year May and Oct. and you will bet we will stop again. Now unless we did not see or it has been done but there need to be signs both ways telling of this gorgeous sight. God sight never to be forgotten and this sight talked about to others and recommend there seeing if ever going that way. We have also visited Eurecka for the statue of Christ and passion play that is something in itself to see his eye never leave you. Oh the play is beautiful but I will never forget the feeling within and the tears when I saw the tomb open and the sight I saw and the feeling I had when he rose to the sky.

Oh God bless all those involved, the hours and the prayers, the feelings knowing Christ and the rewards we receive I can not say enough about this cross and surrounding and the statue at eureka everyone need to see the beauty of both. God bless everyone   for all who believe, enter either sight the cross or statue all the worker for hours given, all who give volunteer and give so freely of themselves even donations I say God bless. Please take care and know God cares

When the golden sun is setting and this life no more you trod your name in gold will be written in the autograph of God.

Sincerely Elizabeth  Foust

202 14th avenue northeast Miami, Oklahoma 74354


On this Memorial week end - Beautiful- Putting in my Save Mail so I can refer back, the music I could listen and never tire. "The Old Rugged Cross" Nothing could be more beautiful.
Just lost my husband the passed away April 17-2006. Our family celebrated Easter and having pictures taken which made our 4 generation with our Great Grandson.-this was perfect timing have  one generation pass and a new on begin all on Easter Sunday weekend.
Prayers  "Mary Danilson" <Marybd@mchsi.com>

I was quite blessed when I saw this e-mail of your tremendous works. 
That is awesome. I was among the first 175 people in 1988 arrested in 
Austin Tx for standing in front of an abortion clinic singing and praying. 
A year later I was serving 21 days in jail where I was given the 
opportunity to lead 12 people to Christ. Today I am so blessed to go to 
church with some children that were saved at the rescues in Austin. God is 
awesome. Keep up the good work.
Carlos Berdeguez
Houston, TX

A church member e-mailed me about your site and as I viewed the glorious pictures taken my heart and spirit were touched. I pastor Southside Assembly of God in Beaumont and I intend to tell our church members about your site and encourage them to visit the website and if possible visit the Cross at Groom. Thank you for your determination in accomplishing this great honor to our Lord and Savior for all the world to see.  Randy Trotter, Pastor, Southside Assembly of God.


Our family visited the cross on vacation in the summer of 2000. We didn't even realize it was there, until we saw it in the distance. As we approached decided to check it out and were greeted with such a wonderful blessing!
 
This summer our family, including my parents, are taking a road trip together and we have already been bugging my dad to make the cross a definite stop on our journey! My dad is a pastor and I know he and mom will be as blessed as we were.
 
Our kids were fairly little then, but they still remember it and are looking forward to going again!
 
 
God bless you richly!
Lisa Schad
Phoenix, AZ

What a wonderful blessing! Thank you for your gift to us all. May our Lord richly bless you as you have me.

All praise and glory to our Lord and Savior.

John Fetzer


I HAD TO TELL YOU THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I HAVE EVER SEE ON MY COMPUTER AND WANT TO THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE.
   HOW????? CAN PEOPLE NOT BELIEVE??? THE TEARS ARE FLOWING, THINKING OF ALL THE CORRUPTION IN THE WORLD WHEN WE HAVE THIS TO WAKE THEM UP.
    I AM 72, FROM  INDIANA AND CAN NOT TRAVEL AND AM SO HAPPY YOU SENT THIS. ALL OF MY EMAIL FRIENDS ARE GOING TO RECEIVE IT TODAY.
   THANKS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
  SINCERELY, PHYLLIS MILLER

This is a wonderful thing you have done. This makes me so sad and so glad at the same time. I have not see but will do my best to see this in person. What a tribute to Our LORD!
 
Thanks for freely sharing,   Elfreida Hinshaw,Weatherford, Tx.

I am planning on bringing my family there this summer so I was looking at your website. I noticed a place where folks could send emails in about experiences they may have had there. I felt like sharing a touching story with you that took place about 4 years ago.
  My wife and I were traveling with our two young children (Donald 3 and Ashlyn 1) on our way to a National Campmeeting in Monark Springs, Missouri. Weary travelers on the highway, we were easily drawn to the biggest cross we had ever seen.(This is no small matter because I am the type of driver who stops only for gas or a hotel; usually late at night.
  Needless to say, we were blown away by the cross and various statues depicting scenes of the Lord's life. I was especially touched by the scene where our Lord was prostrate in the dirt beneath the weight of his cross, but what touched me the most was my 3 yr old son's reaction to the shrine for aborted children.
  Upon seeing the statue of Jesus crying as he lovingly beheld the small baby lying in his palm, my son affectionately put his little arm around Jesus' neck and shoulders. Next he leaned in close and said, "Don't cry Jesus, it will be alright."
  I just wanted to share with you the magnitude of your efforts and how much they reach even little children. We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Love and Peace
Don   "Don Elwell" <delwell2@yahoo.com


Dear ones, I have friends that attended your work last month and as they were telling me, I could feel the presence of God.  We are Ministers and retired from Pastoral Ministry 8 years ago here in Burkburnett, Texas after 43 years of pstoral ministry and thinking that we needed a change.  We plan to come and see the beautiful bronze and to visit you if you are there.  God bless you for your talent and for extended the Old,Old Story once more that others may come to the Knowledge and Saving Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ Prayers for you and everyone attached to this Ministry.  The Carpenters  "Molly Sue Carpenter" <rh34msc37@sbcglobal.net>


We have a prayer request.. Please Bless our new baby that was born on 7-09-06 at only. 1 pound and a half..Our Little Preemie..Devin Joshua..  Thank you Patty & Peter and all of Devins family  "PETER GACEK" <petergacek@sbcglobal.net> 

This is truly wonderful.  In a world so filled with strife and hate, that beautiful cross stands above all!  God bless you.  Barb and Pete DePaoli, Florida Barbdfl@aol.com  


My name is Shery Bauer and this beautiful cross web site was emailed to me.It is beautiful
and as a Christian with the Lord Jesus as my Savior I wanted to say I'm amazed.Though I won't
get to see this cross in Texas I will cherish this close to my heart. I would like my name entered in your
guest book. A cross for everyone to see and
honor that  Jesus died for us all so we would have eternal life I live in my faith because it is through
faith and not works we are saved. My husband Hank and I belong to the Trinity Lutheran Church of
Edgemont,SD.My email address is rose61348@gwtc.net
                                                                                               Sincerely,
                                                                                               Shery Bauer

HI, I JUST WANTED TO WRITE AND SAY, "I THINK THIS IS THE MOST AWESOME PLACE I HAVE EVER VISITED. I HAVEN'T BEEN SINCE YOU HAVE ADDED TO THIS SITE! I AM GOING TO BE VISITING THERE SOON, AND CAN'T WAIT! EVERY TIME I COME THERE, I FEEL MY HAIR STAN DONG ON ENDS, AND I CRY THE WHOLE TIME I AM THERE! I START CRYING BEFORE I EVEN GET THERE! ANYONE THAT HASN'T SEEN THIS, IS REALLY MISSING OUT, AND I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE THAT CAN, TO PLEASE GO! I ALWAYS TELL EVERYONE ABOUT IT, THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT MADE THIS POSSIBLE. I ALWAYS LEAVE A GIFT WHEN I VISIT, AND I ALWAYS FEEL SO GREAT, AND AT PEACE WHEN I LEAVE THERE! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, AND KEEP YOU SAFE. LOVE ALWAYS, ANNE STEPHENS


Coming back home from a vacation to Long Beach, CA, to visit with our daughter in July of 1999, we were coming down I-40 and saw the cross . We had to stop and see it. Everything was not completed then but it was still a moving experience. Just wanted to let you know this is the most awsome and touching place we have ever been. You can just feel the presence of the Lord there. It was an experience we will never forget. Thank you for the vision of this project and the will to complete it. Everyone should see this magnificent cross and site and feel the peace and presence of the spirit there. Donnie & June Liles in Bailey, North Carolina.


THIS INFORMATION AND PICTURES ARE BEYOND WORDS TO DESCRIBE. SO PRECIOUS.
 
XOXOXO   G.B.  JANE

On Interstate 40 returning from Nashville , Tennessee we observed the Cross from the highway and decided to get a closer look.    We were in awe of the marvelous display of the Stations of the Cross and the Crucifixion. It was the most exhilarating feeling – almost as though it was live and we were witnessing everything first hand. Truly an experience we will never forget.  We plan to share our photos with our family, friends and church members. Our thanks to the Thomases and all involved for a job well done. Al & Helen Jenkins     Camarillo, California


This was just beautiful, and the other things were great. Loved the music. "mildred Tatum" <mftatum@webtv.net>


While traveling from Maryland to California with my nephew and his beautiful wife in July, 2006, we came upon this amazing sight!  As you are driving on I-40 in Texas the Cross rises up as though God had placed it there just for you to see!  At first, we thought we would just pull over and take pictures, but instead we ventured off I-40 and followed the signs the short distance to the "Cross."  To our amazement we were in for a blessing beyond description.  The beautiful, life-size depictions of the Stations of the Cross, Calvary, The Lord's Supper, the empty Tomb, all of it is just beyond explanation of how it affects you . . . it is one of the most humbling experiences I've ever had.  Thank you to all who felt called to provide such a blessing to the rest of us!  We consider ourselves blessed . . . and so will you!  In His Love, Sue McDonald, Maryland (and Corinna Slade, California)


I came across this awesome cross on July 26, 2006 while traveling alone from California.  I recently lost my only child and God has led me to relocate to Georgia, this was about halfway thru my trip across country and something that I truly needed to revive myself!  What a blessed and holy place, an extremely emotional event yet well worth the stop!  Thank you very much for sharing Christ's love for us, to the world!
In His Grip,
Rhonda Johnson
It is just beautiful, and inspiring. Love the music with it
Mildred Tatum
Bakersfield,Ca.

I was so happy to be here on Sunday 8-13-06.  I was passing through Texas and didn't get a chance to go to church this day. I saw a huge cross from the interstate and had to stop.  I was reminded how Jesus took the cross for my freedom.  I pray that my children could feel the same way I did.  I pray that others will find the truth as I did.  What an awesome sight to see.  Thank-you.....................Elaine Karadi


I saw the Cross for the second time in March of 2006. This time I had to stop. It is without question the most beautiful and serene place on
earth. You were closed when I was there. Next time I will time my trip better so the shop is open.
This proves that all things are possible through CHRIST who strengthens me. May GOD continue to bless you and this wonderful stop.
Your Brother in CHRIST,  Richard Campbell, Phx. Az.
My husband and I visited the Cross, June 2006.  I was overcome with tears of joy and repentance.  Thank you for sharing this with all of us and for bringing the true meaning of The Cross to all who come here.  God bless you.  Gene/Anita Downing from Az.
It is awesome.   I really did love it, it is so large, and so rewarding just to drive by it.    We have driven by it twice and I am anxious to go again one of these days. Wanda Jones  -  Brownfield, Tx.
I RECEIVED THIS AWESOME EMAIL FROM A FRIEND IN CHRIST BACK IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR-TODAY I WAS
READING OVER IT AGAIN AND LOOKING AT THAT AWESOME CROSS ON WHICH OUR SAVIOR AND LORD
(JESUS CHRIST) HUNG, BLED, SUFFERED AND TOOK AWAY THE SINS OF THE WORD; THUS GIVING US LIFE, FREEDOM AND FORGIVENESS------------OH IT BROUGHT JOY TO MY HEART ----------I LISTENED TO THE MUSIC "AVE MARIA" AND 'THE OLD RUGGED CROSS"=THE TEARS WOULD NOT STOP FLOWING =AS I LISTENED MEDITATED AND LET HIS WORD FLOW THROUGH MY SOUL -- I PRAYED AND PRAISED THE LORD WITH MY WHOLE HEART - IT IS SUCH AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE - JUST TO READ AND LOOK AND LISTEN TO  THIS AWESOME CROSS MESSAGE.

ONE DAY - I TOO, AS OTHERS HAVE WILL VISIT THIS SIGHT AND I KNOW THAT I WILL FEEL, AS I DO NOW, THE POWER OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD----------IT IS SO GREAT - THERE IS NO OTHER   THING OR PERSON THAT CAN GIVE YOU THAT SPIRITUAL UPLIFTING THAT THE LORD AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST.

I READ THE COMMENTS AND THIS BROUGHT MORE TEARS AND JOY TO MY SOUL - SO VERY AWESOME - SO VERY INSPIRING.

THANK YOU AND ALL THAT ACCOMPLISHED THE BUILDING OF THAT GREAT STRUCTURE - AND THE MESSAGE BEHIND IT. TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE THINGS HE HAS DONE

CJR

This is awesome. A beautiful site. The Gaines Family-Killeen, Texas
Just as the song says, " I can only imagine"!! I have only been to the web site,but by God's grace will be able to visit soon. God will place a big jewel in the crowns of all who have taken the time to share with the world all that God has done for us , just imagine, could you give up your son, so that all the world would be saved? What an awesome God we have , and what a blessed tribute to His great Love of this world. Thank you Jesus, thank you Cross Ministries, and may God always bless the world!  Vet Alverson,Lake Worth,texas

THIS MUST BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PICTURES I HAVE EVER SEEN..........I TRULY BELIEVE IN JESUS AND THE THINGS HE CAN DO FOR US SO COULD SOME PLEASE GIVE THE EXACT LOCATION OF THIS SO ONE DAY ME AND FAMILY MAY VISIT THIS BEAUTIFUL SITE................REGINA Q  DALLAS,TX


OH=what an awesome cross - what a beauty to behold
Thank you very much for this beautiful structure.
It is my desire to visit the sight in the near future to
behold the beauty; but most of all to just meditate on the meaning
and the  purpose behind the cross itself.
JESUS
A friend emailed this to me and I am ever so grateful to the
Lord for sending us Jesus - The Father, Son and Holy
Spirit all in one.

Just to behold his face---------this is our earnest desire.

GOD BLESS ALL THAT BELIEVETH AND ALL
THAT CHERISH THE OLD RUGGED CROSS

A BELIEVER
SISTER CORA J HARDEMAN
(TEXAS)


This is the most wonderful site the I have ever seen!! The work that you all have done to show true belief is wonderful. I hope one day to visit. Thank-you!!!!....Wanda *Ohio


I would like to say, God bless you, and keep me in your prayers. My comment is I would like to choose the right path to Christ. I myself have suffered with my family but I know Jesus had suffered so greatly on that cross for me. Thank you for letting me share my comments. -----Yours in Christ------Christy


My wife and I went on a trip from Arizona to Florida in September of
2006.  As we drove across Interstate 40 heading east we noticed this
cross as we approached Groom, TX.

We both were amazed at the size of the cross but unfortunately didn't
have time to stop.  We cut our vacation a little short (2 days) and as
we drove back from Florida we decided that Groom, TX was going to be a
stop.

We commenced our return trip from Florida.  Got to Amarillo and stopped
for the night anticipating our stop at Groom.

We saw the cross and I could feel my heart starting to race as we got
closer and the cross kept getting bigger and bigger.   When we arrived
at the site of the cross my wife and i both prayed and thanked God for
this site.  Then we began our walk.

The bronze statues were impressive but as we starting taking pictures
(4 rolls to be exact) the more we were overwhelmed by all the stations
of the cross.  As we took pictures and walked all I could think about
was that this man/God.  This Christ child died for me.  I knelt in 
front
of the crucifix and prayed and thanked God for giving the person who
designed and created all these statues that ability and the vision that
it took to recreate these scenes.

I want to thank Cross Ministries for maintaining this area and I want
to lift them in prayer as they continue this terrific ministry for all
of us weary travelers that know and love God.

Thank you from the bottom of my grateful heart.

Yours in Christ +

Len & Beth Ann Cooley
Flagstaff, AZ

We were driving through on our way to the NM Balloon Fiesta and stopped on our way back. It was so beautiful. I saw the big cross and was surprised to see all the life sized bronze statues of the Stations of the Cross. They were so beautiful that I was moved to tears by the time I got to the 12th station. I hope to visit again and bring some of my family members so they can see how awesome it is!

Angela    Plano, TX


I saw the large cross from a distance as I drove along I-40 a couple of weeks ago. Thinking that the cross was all there was there I nearly drove past! When I saw the three crosses on the hill I turned around and went back. What a blessing I received that day!! I felt my Savior take my hand and go to each station with me. When I stood in front of Jesus hanging there I reached up and touched Him and rededicated my life to Him. I sat in the car before leaving and called my husband to tell him about it - he told me he had been there a few years ago (we've only been married a year) while driving his truck. We both agreed that it's impossible to leave the same way you came. I only wish it was closer to where I live in Oregon so I could visit often. Thank you for a little piece of Heaven here on earth.
 
Linda VanMarter
Hillsboro, Oregon
My daughter & I were travelling with family from Pennsylvania to Arizona when we heard about the Cross in Groom, Texas. We weren't planning on stopping, but when we saw the Cross from the road, we had to stop. It was so beautiful. In this picture, my daughter noticed Jesus was crying and started to rub his Head to comfort Him.  She told him, "It's okay, don't cry." Then she put her head on His shoulder and her hand on the baby He was holding. I took alot of pictures that day, but this one is by far my favorite because of the experience attached to it. When we stopped by the cross the first time, we had such a nice visit that we made it a point to stop on our way home. I tell everyone I know about how beautiful it is at the Cross. Thank you for the wonderful experience! - Michele & Anna

ONCE AGAIN

I must take a minute to say "What A Marvelous
Idea - The Cross - tall enough for all to see,
for all to ponder upon what it signifies.  It is a
replica only; but the significance behind it is so
very real-my mind goes back - when I think about
Christ hanging on that old rugged cross-I cannot
help but weep and feel the power of the Holy Spirit.
Oh - what a price to pay for you and I
who are sinners - saved by Grace.

Thank You for this idea and it is my desire that
as many that view this magnificent cross - will think
and meditate on its significance.

"He was wounded -for our transgressions-bruised
for our iniquities-the chastisement of our
peace was upon him and by his stripes we
are healed."   ISIAH

Thank You again for the cross-all the monuments
and statues/the book store, etc.
which reminds us of OUR LORD AND
SAVIOR - JESUS CHRIST

CJHR
Austin, TX
 


I have been struggling with depression, almost constant anxiety and doubt for the last five years. Recently I moved to Mo and during my drive to my new home I came upon this place. I didn't know why but I had to stop. The second I stepped foot out of our truck, I was overcome with this sense of peace and calm it was like all of my struggles for the last five years was instantly gone. My almost constant feeling of Anxiety was gone immediately. We spent over two hours taking in everything. All I have to say is it was a Life changing experience I have no doubt and I have given myself to him. I read the bible daily now & I have not suffered any depression or anxiety since. God Bless you all for showing me what he has given us all, it is truly a Gift.
Christy Melton    Saint Joseph , MO.
I live in Amarillo, so very close to this beautiful site.... I get tears in my eyes every time I pass it...it is truly a awesome site to see. I received this e/m from a friend in California, that was born in Childress,Tx....They loved this....
 
Dianne Jones.........
To the Cross.
    Thanks for the place of rest and peace. It is so beautiful. On November2,2006 I had a very blessed day. I stopped at the
Oklahoma City Memorial. Then stopped at the Cross. What a special day. The staff in the gift shop were very helpful.
They helped make my stop so great. Hope to stop again soon.
 Your Brother in Christ. Richard Campbell     Phoenix, AZ

I thank you very much for bring many of us together at time when faith and hope in our fellow man needs to be strengthened. As a writer of poetry I've written a book and one poem I wrote sitting along side the TX cross. I now placed it in my book with a picture of a cross every loves the words. May God bless you and all your work, as you have now given many of us childhood love, joy, peace, faith, and hope back as we have a place to go to remember the Sacrifices made for us.
Renee Rumore


My 83 year old mother and myself were traveling west to Calif. (home) on Rt. 40 when we saw the first sign about inspiration. I mentioned I'd mentioned I'd like to stop by. She wasn't to sure about it but then we saw in the distance the top part of the cross. Well, we stopped, and she was so inspired, she cried while going through the stations. I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. I would like to stop again some day. Thank you for building this.
 
God Bless...Patty Zornes and mother Mary Hagan
I am not a religious person, but when My mother and myself drove by the cross, we felt something. I had to pull off the highway and take a look. I loved it. I showed pictures to my friends and there is one person that really wants to go.

Javier Buenrostro


I visited your work of art in person several years ago while traveling from my home in Tennessee to my sister's in New Mexico.  I took many photos and literally stood in awe at the magnitude and beauty of the cross and the other replicas of Jesus' life.  My home church is going through a huge split, and my husband and I are trying to put the pieces back together again.  I was feeling like it was an impossibility, and then I found the little pink paper that I had stashed away years ago with your website on it..... to look at later when I had more time..... today was the day I went to the website, and I was reminded of the overwhelming task that Jesus endured, and then of the impossible task of those who painstakingly built this cross.  At this moment I feel, once again, that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.  Thanks to all who had a part in the building of this wonderful place.  Debra Hopkinson in Clinton, Tennessee


I used to live in groom, Texas from about 1981 - 1985 and again from 1987 - 1989. A friend of mine, also from Groom just sent this link to me. It makes me so proud to see such a magnificent monument to our savior in a town I once lived. I WILL be down to visit this cross. AWESOME! I now live in Avon, Indiana and am planning a trip some day soon as I type. I can't wait to be there.
Thanks. John Swafford
I am soon to be 66 years old, and my husband and I have fallen on very hard times.  We live in California, and after 34 years with the Railroad, he is no longer able to do his job because of Post Traumatic Syndrome from his duty in Viet Nam,  He is too young to receive his retirement until he  turns 60 years old. So we received no income for a year, and a friend that lives in Garland Texas has opened her arms and home for us to have a place to live and start over. I received your site of the cross today and now I know why God is sending us to Texas, He has plans for us.  Thank you for what you have done in honoring his name and letting the world know the true kings name.  This has given me strength to go on and actually I anticipate my moving to Texas just so I can go to the cross.  God bless you and yours and all who take a moment to stop and visit our sweet Jesus.
 
Lorraine Drake, Sacramento, CA

Wow! What an amazing testimony to your faith and what a wonderful gift you are sharing with the world! Thank you for your love of Christ and for sharing His love with the world and everyone who passes by. As a Christmas gift to our family, my husband gave us a driving tour of the southern United States. We visited many beautiful places but nothing as awesome, heart wrenching, or inspiring as the sight of the beautiful cross. I am speechless to describe the feelings that we felt while visiting the cross. We all felt that we were on sacred ground. Thank you seems so small but that is all we can say. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Betty Poteat     Inman, South Carolina


Today I sit praying, crying out to God about my  life. We used to go to the Cross when we were inspired to celebrate, or hurting for a touch from His Spirit. He is there. Michael, our late son thought it was "awsome", and he was right. Today Michael sits with the Father, with Jesus and the cross is not his concern. But, it is still my way, through Jesus' sufferings on it, to God, my Father.

Today is particularly difficult as I have lost my job and am struggling with my spirit to fight on. Where Michael is, is where I want to be, yet I struggle to wait on God. My prayer today is that You, Holy Spirit will guide me, bring peace to me and take my struggle to God (Romans 8:26) for His Hand to heal. Once, when I went into the empty tomb, I was struck by the beauty and strength of the kneeling angel there. I wanted to put that same replication on Michael's grave, but it couldn't be. But, I know that God has placed an angel just as beautiful and strong and masculine at my son's grave, because he comforts me when I am there.

Dear God, in the shadow of your magnificent cross I find hope, I seek peace, and I expect Your healing.

Steve and Barbara, thank you for being vessels. Thanks be to God that you have been led to build this beautiful monument to our Living Jesus. And, thank God, He is not only not in the grave, He is no longer on the cross either. I find comfort that He is where I will someday be.

Sincerely, lee cornelison


My wife Shirley and i happened to see the cross from the road on our way to Carlsbad NM the last of Jan, 2007,we stopped and I have to say it was the most moving feeling we had in a long time, god bless you, Bob and Shirley Glenn Wakarusa Ind.

My daughter and I stopped by Groom TX on 3-18-07.... This was truly one of the most amazing things, I have ever seen... Such beauty you have given for the world to see!.... This is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life!.... Thank you again!.....
Sher'ee Corzine of Kansas
GOD BLESS YOU!

Hello, I am Tone G. creator of the Rollin Wit Da G show, It was truely a Blessing to vist the cross, it inspired me while I was working on Big Mama's House 4 Kids, I have now finished the model, you can view at Myspace.com/BMH4Kids, and Have the Blessing of my church Hour of Power,  I shot this video of The Cross in 2004, and it is now the perfect time to release it, I put the 1st video up on Good Friday, and split them into 3 shows, for The Father,Son, & Holy Spirit, it can be seen at Youtube.com/user/RollinWitDaG May GOD Bless you always and Because of this vist I donated a Cross to Jerrico Bastist Church in Compton, I would like you all to pray that GOD will bless the situation that It is put up quickly and Lighted, I wanted you use the same fashion that you use, it's Beautiful at Night as well as the Day. GOD loves you and so do We..From Big Mama's House 4 Kids.


WOW!   Thank you Mr. Steven Thomas for listening to God and building this amazing, life changing sanctuary.  Two years ago, my children and I traveled from Cleveland to Arizona to help my sister and her family move out to Arizona.  On the way out there we saw a huge cross next to the freeway it looked like it was floating in the air and then when passing through Texas in the distance I saw this huge cross again.   I knew we were meant to go there because there is no such thing as coincidence.  We did and WOW how amazing it was.  I video taped and the kids took lots of pictures.  I just felt this peace about this sanctuary that you had erected for our Lord and this urge that came over me to want to share it with everyone I knew and didn't know.  This peace was like the feeling when a child is in the arms of its parent and you just feel like you belong there.  The Holy Spirit was ever so present and the immediate thought was "You have to build this in your city".  WOW!  This was a huge leap of faith, I immediately told my sister and my kids I'm going to build this in Euclid, Ohio.  Now you have to understand my circumstance of life, that no one in their worldly mind would even think of uttering those words.  My circumstances have made me stronger and closer to God.  I'm a single mom of 3 children that grew up with domestic violence and then married (16 yrs.) into it,  a trying divorce for 5 of those years because he doesn't want any marital debt, but we came into debt because of his drug and alcohol abuse.  My son is hospitalized for 35 days and diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and then given an ostomy bag because his colon was diverted and he was 10 at the time...we believe God has healed him (Jacob), the ostomy is gone and he feels like a normal kid again.  There are many more amazing things that were happening that were headed for the bad, but God thought me to rely on him, sow my seeds, and have no fear that He would take care of everything.  He is soo awesome  because He has done things that I would have never imagined to do...way better then my plans were.  I see more clearly now what my purpose is and I keep striving towards it with urgency.  Steven I would love to talk to you about how you could help me bring this Honor to our Lord Jesus Christ to a city where people are trying to move from problems instead of facing them.  The people are hungry for LOVE and I am willing to be the vessel to bring it to them.  God has shown me a location for the Cross Ministry and I drive by it and call it as if it were already mine.  When God says something you can't let fear stand in your way...you must believe. 

We visited the cross this past week on our way home to Kansas after vacationing in Calif. We had stopped once before several years ago and were pleased to see the additions. What a testimony it is, keep up the good work.

Verna