Dean Brown, the man who had the vision of the cross 30 years ago, says they stand for the tears Jesus shed (and sheds still) for the sins of God's children who won't turn to Him.
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The eight vertical teardrops represent "new beginnings," Brown says. The five horizontal teardrops represent "grace." Interview with Brown’s son about cross: source of quote below. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.news-leader.com/amp/2128739002
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