Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 11, 2026Written by Adam BakerJesus & Queerness: Entertaining AngelsScripture:Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2)Reflection:As you’ve read through these reflections, how have you felt about “queer theology” and “queerness” in relation to Jesus? Has it made you un...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 10, 2026 Written by Adam BakerFailure and the Invitation To New ImaginationScripture:He was despised and avoided by others;    a man who suffered, who knew sickness well.Like someone from whom people hid their faces,    he was despised, and we didn’t think about him.It was certainly our sickness that he carried,    and our sufferings that he bore,    but ...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 9, 2026Written by Adam BakerIn Christ Was Life, the Light For All PeopleScripture:The thief enters only to steal, kill, and destroy. I came so that they could have life—indeed, so that they could live life to the fullest. (John 10:10)Jesus replied, “My kingdom doesn’t originate from this world. If it did, my guards would fight so that I wouldn’t have been...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 8, 2026Written by Adam BakerA Queer AtonementScripture:“There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither slave nor free; nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28 CEBReflection:In order to understand more about queer atonement theory, we must consider what “queer” means. The term was first used to refer to that whi...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Why Did Jesus Have to Die? – Part 2Written by Jenny Huffman and Denee BowersWelcomeThis is the second week of our series, Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Each week of the series presents us with a different theory, or set of ideas, that attempts to answer that question: Why did Jesus have to die, and why does it matter to us today? The answer to the question this week is to redeem us,...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 7, 2026 Written by: Simon KimChrist + NothingScripture: 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”(Luke 23:42-43)ReflectionI grew up in a traditional Asian home where achievement, status, and resume building were the keys to success in life. My old...  Read More