Category: Self-Paced Retreats

This is Part 1 of our Let the Thirsty Come retreat series, which highlights different aspects of spending extended quality time with God. In this first retreat, we focus especially on the theme of authentic prayer – fully and honestly engaging with God, bringing all of ourselves and all of our lives. The following video...

This is Part 2 of our Let the Thirsty Come retreat series, which highlights different aspects of spending extended quality time with God. What does it mean to meditate on Scripture, and how does God speak truth and bring transformation as we engage our mind, heart, and situations with the Word of God? This month’s...

This is Part 3 of our Let the Thirsty Come retreat series, which highlights different aspects of spending extended quality time with God. We have a beautiful and creative heavenly Father, and he has made us creative as a reflection of part of his character and image. In this month’s devotional, we explore the richness...

This is Part 4 of our Let the Thirsty Come retreat series, which highlights different aspects of spending extended quality time with God. God calls us to come and be still, and this invitation flows from God’s mighty power – not from the stillness of our surroundings or circumstances. Even in the midst of troubles,...

The purpose of this spiritual retreat is to take intentional time to prayerfully reflect over the previous year and commit the coming year to the Lord. The following devotional explores attitudes helpful in reflection, and shares thoughts from 1 Peter 1:3-9 on how to deal with the difficult parts of the past year. Retreat Activities...

This is Part 5 of our Let the Thirsty Come retreat series, which highlights different aspects of spending extended quality time with God. Throughout Scripture, God calls us to honestly bring our sins before him in confession – and promises radical hope, cleansing, and healing. In this devotional, Josh introduces the Confession retreat, and walks...

This is Part 6 of our Let the Thirsty Come retreat series, which highlights different aspects of spending extended quality time with God. In this retreat, we explore how to foster rhythms of turning our hearts, our eyes, and our minds back to the promises and reality of our ever-present, life-giving Savior. Josh unpacks how John 15...

This is Part 7 of our Let the Thirsty Come retreat series, which highlights different aspects of spending extended quality time with God. In the darkest valleys, lament helps us draw near to our shepherd and follow him through the darkness on toward hope. Josh shares about boldly taking our difficult emotions to God, from...

This is Part 8 of our Let the Thirsty Come retreat series, which highlights different aspects of spending extended quality time with God. Do we treat praise as a religious obligation, or like paying our taxes — giving what we are obligated to? In Psalm 145, we find a different picture! This month’s devotional encourages...