Oasis Blog
Rhythms of Retreat
What comes to mind when you think of the word retreat? I (Nathan) recently spoke at a men’s breakfast and asked that very question. The answers were as diverse as the men in the room. Chances are you probably have some varied responses too. Are they biblical or...
Safe in Grace, Curious in Love
Have you ever shared something in confidence, only to realize days later that everyone knows? That kind of breach tempts us to shut down, isolate, and vow never to open up again. But what if the way forward isn’t retreat, but becoming the safe place we wish we had? In a world full of broken trust, grace and curiosity can help us build life-giving community—starting with us.
What’s Your Whip?
“There’s a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12 When the children of Israel were locked in Egyptian oppression, they couldn’t understand the concept of rest. Generation after generation was indoctrinated with a mentality...
Is The Metronome Of Your Life Swinging Out Of Control?
I want to expose, unpack, and offer remedies for a pandemic that has been sweeping across our globe longer than any named virus. An epidemic of such global proportions that it threatens the very foundation of our lives, our loves, our leadership, and our legacy. If we...
Safety Part 2
Now you may be saying that’s great Nathan I get safety in my heavenly father, but what do I do with all those other people in my life? Let’s be honest, most of us don’t feel safe around most people. As leaders, sometimes we’ve been trained to live lives with a...
Safety Part 1
We have been exploring the sacred contradiction known as rest. We’re learning to live into it as invitation rather than simply obligation. modeling, after Jesus rhythm of retreat, often withdrawing to lonely places and embracing his permission to do the same. We also...
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