Taking Time to Rest
Taking some time to rest for the holidays! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
A Mini Thanksgiving Retreat
A mini retreat to help you enter into the Thanksgiving holiday with suggestions for Scripture, prayer, worship, and journaling.
When Rest Restores the Joy of Work
Rest isn’t escape—it’s God’s rhythm of renewal. When we rest as He designed, our work becomes worship and participation in His ongoing care.
Pulling Back to Move Forward: A Mini-Retreat for a Busy Season
Feeling stretched thin? Learn how a simple mini-retreat can help you pause, refocus on Christ, and step forward in life and ministry with renewed strength.
Still Weary? A Gracious Pathway Out of Survival Mode
Feeling stuck in survival mode? Here’s a gentle pathway to help you rest, recalibrate, and persevere—anchored in the joy set before us.
Gospel Rhythms: Rest and Work That Honor God
Time isn’t yours to control. Learn gospel-shaped rhythms of work and rest that help you steward time faithfully and live anchored in God’s grace.
Breaking Free from Survival Mode: A Call to Rest and Renewal
Survival mode feels like a quick fix, but it can take over your life. Here’s how to break free and find rest for your faith, family, and ministry.
How to Plan a Personal Retreat
Need soul-rest? Download this simple guide to plan a 2–3 hour personal retreat. Step away from the noise and meet with God, your Shepherd and strength.
Christ Our Wisdom: Resting in God’s Good Purposes (mini-retreat)
A mini-retreat built around the song Christ Our Wisdom. Pause, reflect, and find rest in the God who sees, knows, and lovingly rules over all.
When You’re Too Busy to Stop (and Too Tired to Keep Going)
Ministry leaders often care for others while neglecting their own souls. Learn how gospel rest strengthens you to serve from fullness, not fumes.
Abiding in Christ: A Personal Union with Corporate Impact
Discover how your personal connection with Christ can strengthen and nourish the whole body of believers. Practical steps to help you live out John 15:4-5 in everyday life and ministry.
Waiting, Weeping, and Hoping: Three Reflections for Holy Saturday
Don’t skip Holy Saturday. These three guided retreats help you rest, grieve, and hope in Christ as you wait between His death and resurrection.
A Little (More) About Us
Since we are just starting out this blog, we thought we’d take a little time to share a little more about ourselves beyond our little blurb on our About page.
Welcome to the OakHaven Blog!
Thank you for checking out our blog. We hope you will return to it often as a resource and help as you seek to serve the Lord.