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Author: Jeff McLain

Jeff writes about the Quiet Way—a life shaped by the Lord’s Prayer, spiritual disciplines, and sustaining habits—exploring theology at the intersections of everyday life and the scriptures' invitation to lead a quiet life. After graduating with two masters from Fuller Seminary and an MBA from City Vision University, Jeff is now pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University.
Book Review: How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig

Book Review: How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig

November 24, 2022July 30, 2025

An honest review of How to Hear God by Pete Greig—an accessible, Spirit-filled guide to hearing God’s voice through prayer and practice.

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Book Review: B.L.E.S.S. by Dave and Jon Ferguson

Book Review: B.L.E.S.S. by Dave and Jon Ferguson

January 17, 2021September 2, 2025

As another book in this reawakening of missionary nature, I was excited to have the opportunity to read B.L.E.S.S. by Dave and Jon Ferguson.

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Book Review: Making All Things New by Henri Nouwen

Book Review: Making All Things New by Henri Nouwen

December 10, 2020July 19, 2025

There are only a few books that I would recommend to every lay leader, pastor, and follower of Jesus. Making All Things New by Henri Nouwen is certainly one of them.

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Dreams: The Lightship and My Father

Dreams: The Lightship and My Father

September 20, 2018May 30, 2025

There are a few times in my life that I have had a dream that I have suspected were more than a dream. Maybe you will enjoy this one.

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Book Review: Reckless Mercy by Carl Tuttle

Book Review: Reckless Mercy by Carl Tuttle

August 15, 2017August 5, 2025

Carl Tuttle was an early leader in the Vineyard movement who experienced his own brokenness but also the redemptive, reckless mercy of God.

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The Lead a Quiet Life blog on Patheos explores what it means to lead a quieter life at a slower pace, discovering a simple life and faith that embraces downward mobility in a chaotic world and a church often obsessed with excess. Inspired by 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12, I share my reflections as a pastor and writer on spiritual formation, spiritual disciplines, simple living, and missional investments—inviting those who feel disillusioned, but still hopeful, to rediscover a quieter, deeper way of following Jesus.

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