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Lilias Trotter’s Parables of the Cross is a reflective and deeply spiritual exploration of the Christian journey of faith and transformation. Using metaphors drawn from the natural world, Trotter illuminates the truths of surrender, sacrifice, and resurrection life in Christ. Each chapter unfolds as a meditation on the stages of growth experienced by plants, paralleling them with the believer's spiritual growth and the cost of fully yielding to God's will.The book begins by examining the life cycle of plants, emphasizing how death to self is the gateway to new life. Trotter draws a poignant analogy between the cutting of dead branches and the surrender of human will, illustrating that only through such pruning can a life be fruitful. She weaves scripture and vivid botanical imagery, showing that spiritual growth mirrors the patience and discipline required in nature.