Historical information on crossbearing
Dying to self

A loss of normal pursuits
Your life becomes heavy
You are going to endure shame
It will cost you relationships

Crossbearing Christianity vs light-weight Christianity
Take up your cross daily
Crossbearing Christianity paradoxes

The disciple who carries his cross is blessed with true life
The crossbearer is blessed and counts it as joy
Those who die to self will find supernatural strength
The disciple is promised eternal life
The crossbearer is promised a greater reward in Heaven