Get Away From Me?
There's a moment in Luke 5 that we rush past too quickly. Peter has just witnessed an impossible catch: nets are breaking, boats sinking, fish flopping. And instead of falling at Jesus' feet with joy at this miraculous moment, he falls with dread. "Depart from me, for...
The Lead Is The Need
Years ago, I was sitting in yet another dusty, developing country admiring the work of our team. Our church had partnered with a child sponsorship program and flown down to put the finishing touches on a Learning Center for their community. But something was missing....
R.E.S.T. AND RISE
If Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership… What Happens When Leaders Fall? We’ve seen the headlines. Pastors collapsing under pressure. Executives burning out in silence. Missionaries quietly unraveling in isolation. Parents leading families while internally running...
Permission Granted
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...
“I Expected Rest. I Experienced Transformation.”
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...
Finding Real Encouragement: A Battle Plan for Your Soul
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...
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