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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...
Rhythms of Retreat

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...

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Safe in Grace, Curious in Love

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.

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What’s Your Whip?

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...

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Is The Metronome Of Your Life Swinging Out Of Control?

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...

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Safety Part 2

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...

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Safety Part 1

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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