A Bold Declaration Of Faith: The Illuminated Cross In Winona, Minnesota’s Bluffs
🌟 In a world often shrouded in darkness, one town’s glowing cross stands as an unwavering symbol of hope, unity, and the eternal light of God’s love. ✨ #WinonaMN #MinnesotaNews #Faith
WINONA, MN – High on a bluff overlooking our hometown of Winona, Minnesota, a bright white cross stands watch over our city. Especially beautiful when illuminated against the dark winter sky during the Christmas season, this humble cross has become a treasured symbol of hope, faith and unity for many in our community.
🌟 A Beacon of Hope in the Bluffs
The Bible tells us that the cross is a powerful representation of God’s love and sacrifice. As it says in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
The cross on the Winona bluff is a steadfast reminder of this promise – that no matter what trials and hardships we face in this troubled world, we can always look to the cross and find eternal hope and salvation in Christ.
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🙏 Faith in the Face of Adversity
Some in our town have expressed discomfort with this public religious display. While these perspectives deserve to be heard with compassion and understanding, I believe the cross is ultimately a unifying symbol that makes Winona special.
In an often divided world that can feel overwhelmed by darkness, having a luminous testament to faith shining over our community provides much-needed light and hope. As Jesus said in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”
The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 5:3-4, “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
Just as Paul encourages us to keep faith during adversity, the Winona cross reminds us to stay strong and trust in God’s plan even when the path ahead seems shrouded and uncertain. It is a symbol of our community’s resilience and the persistence of faith.
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✨ Light Shining in the Darkness
Visible for miles around both day and night (usually during the winter months), the Winona cross is a landmark that people of all backgrounds can look to for inspiration and reassurance, whether they are devout Christians or not.
It represents the best of timeless small town values – faith, togetherness, and indomitable hope in the face of adversity. The cross proclaims to all who see it that here in this little corner of the world, God’s love and grace still shine bright.
Scripture tells us in John 1:5, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” In a world that can often feel engulfed by the darkness of pain, fear and doubt, the brilliant cross towering over the river and town is a radiant proclamation of the light of God’s love that cannot be overwhelmed, a glorious promise that the darkness will never prevail in the end.
It reflects the light of Jesus, the eternal beacon of salvation that, as He said in John 8:12, provides light and life to all: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
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💫 An Enduring Symbol of Community
In difficult and uncertain times, symbols of hope and unity become more important than ever. The Winona cross has been a literal beacon of light shining over our town, an icon woven into the fabric of our shared history and identity.
As long as it continues to glow atop the river bluff – through cold winter nights and the trials of a turbulent world – it will stand as a shining reminder that faith, love and community still light the way forward.
May the cross always shine bright over Winona, a testament to the eternal power of God’s love and the unbreakable bonds of hope that hold our town together. In its light, may we all find strength, peace and unity.
As it says in Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Whenever we look to the steadfast cross on the bluff, may we remember this and find comfort knowing that the light of our Lord’s love is a constant we can always count on.
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Editor’s Note: Image at top of page is for illustrative purposes only. We will update this article with a photo of Winona’s illuminated cross this winter.
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