Things become toxic when we hold onto them instead of Jesus.

Power becomes TOXIC when it is used without love or self-control.

Sex becomes toxic outside the bounds of biblical convental marraige. It leads to slavery - not freedom.

Words become toxic when we use them to destroy instead of create!

God has blessed us with all kinds of blessing meant to help us draw close to Him and enjoy Him forever. However, when we take those blessings and use them for our own glory they become TOXIC. Our free will - our ability to choose- is one of those blessings.

The team has returned from Nicaragua and has many stories to share.

Laodicea had so much that they could produce with thier own work and hands...but they lacked one thing.

The Philadelphia church lived in a shakey time: earthquakes plagued the area, and it seemed culturally there was no support for them. Despite this they found they had an unshakable God who was preparing for them an unshakable kingdom!

Jesus says to His church that there is a difference between being alive - and thriving to maturity.

Thyatira started as a little known military outpost - and became a place of many trades guilds. However in this city the church didn't receive pressure from culture; it more so struggled with pressure from the inside. Jesus clarifies for them (and us) the importance of solid teaching and repentance.