The Power of the Cross on Good Friday and Every Day!

On this Good Friday episode of The Carrie Abbott Show, host Carrie Abbott reflects deeply on the transformative power of the cross, drawing from a message by Pastor Jensen Franklin titled 'The Cross of Jesus Still Puts Broken Lives Back Together.' She emphasizes that the cross is not merely a symbol but a divine act of restoration—where sin has dismembered humanity, Christ’s sacrifice reunites and heals. Through the story of the repentant thief who asked Jesus to 'remember me,' Abbott unpacks the profound meaning of 'remember' as the opposite of dismember—putting back together what was torn apart. She connects this theme to personal healing, reconciliation with God, and the importance of grace that doesn’t require us to clean ourselves up first. Abbott also shares practical ways to prepare hearts for Easter, including using age-appropriate resources like the book *Jesus Rose for Me* and creative tools like emotional expression eggs to teach children. She calls listeners to intentional reflection, gratitude, and spiritual renewal, urging them to make Easter not just a holiday but a way of life rooted in the ongoing work of restoration.