by Abigail Russell | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Nathan LaGrange | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Abigail Russell | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Nathan LaGrange | Nov 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Nathan LaGrange | Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
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?...
by Nathan LaGrange | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
