RETREAT There was a time early on in my career when God seemed to be blessing everything we touched. Creativity was flowing, opportunities were opening up, all resulting in the expansion of the kingdom of God all over the world. We felt invincible. A part of God's...

What can you do if you find yourself grateful, fulfilled, and aligned with your calling — and still deeply exhausted? Jayme, a recent Oasis guest, put it into words beautifully in a LinkedIn post after her retreat. She gave us permission to share her testimony, and we...

The enemy has a strategy, and it’s devastatingly simple. If he can get us discouraged, he can get us disappointed. If he can get us disappointed, he can get us distracted. If he can get us distracted, he can get us divided. If he can get us divided, he can get us...

As a part of the Oasis Rest International team, I get to witness something beautiful and challenging: watching Christian leaders step into seasons of deep rest, and then step back out to the work God has called them into. I pray for our hosts and guests all the time,...

Let’s start with a simple, easily forgotten truth: No matter the age, background, or platform, 100% of Christian leaders are human. I know. Shocking, right? We can preach with clarity, lead with courage, travel to the ends of the earth to serve the poor, or sit at the...

I cut my teeth as a paperboy, a grocery bagger, and, during those hot Indiana summers between college semesters, a factory worker. If you've spent any time in Southern Indiana, you know it’s a region steeped in manufacturing, especially furniture. The factories? They...