Belief Without Baggage: Jesus Is the Way

When we hear the verse “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life,” we may have been told it’s about an exclusive path to heaven. But what if it’s really about a way of life now? In the series "Belief Without Baggage," we examine the beliefs we’ve inherited to discover what we love, what we need to leave, and what is life-giving. What if Jesus’ words in John 14:6 weren’t meant to exclude but to reassure his disciples that the Way of love—loving God, our neighbors, and ourselves—is the path to God. This Way isn’t a map or a set of rules; it’s a lived, transformative way of being, calling us to dig into the real work of healing and justice in the here and now. By following this Way, we experience truth, life, and deep connection with God and others. Jesus’ invitation to embrace love isn’t about escape but about creating glimpses of heaven on earth: breathe it all in, love it all out—this is the Way.