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...
by Nathan LaGrange | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Have you ever shared something in confidence, only to discover that days later everyone seems to know? I’ve been on the brunt end of that breach more times than I can count and I would imagine you have too. The typical, visceral and understandable reaction to that...
by Nathan LaGrange | Nov 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
RETREAT You are not alone in your quest for rest. I pray as we think about rest that you begin to see it as an invitation not simply an obligation. I also know that anytime we start poking around this area, there can be a tendency to be filled with shame, remorse, or...
