MATTHEW 16:18

"...and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not overcome it."

We offer Christ centered apparel for anyone looking to BOLDLY proclaim their faith.

All artwork is hand drawn, printed in the U.S.A, and exclusive to Twila Ray.

BEHIND THE DESIGN: THE CHURCH

In Matthew 16:18, Jesus refers to His church as 'Ekklesia' meaning: the called out ones. This Greek word is boldly highlighted to remind us we are the church, known by name and chosen by the creator of the universe.

Matthew 16:18 (NIV)

"And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church (ekklēsia), and the gates of Hell will not overcome it."

The church drawing is a hand sketched artwork done by Emmaline, co-owner of Twila Ray. What started as a blueprint of a church developed into the intricate church you see in our design. Stain glass windows and ornate details remind us that God took intention and care He designed every one of us.

Pslam 139: 13-15 (CJB)

"For you fashioned my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I thank you because I am awesomely made, wonderfully; your works are wonders — I know this very well. My bones were not hidden from you when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth."

BEHIND THE DESIGN: THE CROSS

First, Jesus loves you so much that he humbly came down from heaven and died on the cross so that he could gift and spend eternity with
you.

Twila Ray exists to boldly proclaim the good news of Christ Our King, so we
printed this hand drawn cross as big as we could get it...

We encourage you to read John 19, which explains the meaning of the cross
and what Jesus went through to express his true love for you.

I.N.R.I are initials for the Latin inscription "Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum" meaning: Jesus of Nazarreth, The King Of the Jews. “Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.” John 19:19-20

The verses included on the left and right of the cross are Matthew 16:24 and
Luke 9:23. Both verses highlight the command to take up our cross and follow
Jesus.

A cross was an instrument of death, which as Christians, we are called to die to ourselves and carry our cross daily. Evidence that we are saved and covered by Jesus. Dying to ourselves means letting go of even the smallest bits of our
own agendas and ways of living. Humbling ourselves before the cross.

The cross drawing is a hand sketched artwork done by Emmaline, co-owner of
Twila Ray.