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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: Tertullian, Cyprian & Origen On the Lord’s Prayer

Book Review: Tertullian, Cyprian & Origen On the Lord’s Prayer

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Patristic insights on the Lord’s Prayer: Tertullian, Cyprian, and Origen’s early reflections reveal its role in liturgy, catechesis, and faith.

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The Biggest Story: A New Journey for Our Kids

The Biggest Story: A New Journey for Our Kids

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Join River Corner Church kids on a 2-year adventure through The Biggest Story, discovering how all of Scripture points to Jesus.

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Book Review: Lead with Prayer by Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, and Cameron Doolittle

Book Review: Lead with Prayer by Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, and Cameron Doolittle

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025

Discover how leaders can build thriving, God-dependent organizations in Lead With Prayer—a call to model prayerful leadership.

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Book Review: The Inner Man by Saint Dimitri of Rostov

Book Review: The Inner Man by Saint Dimitri of Rostov

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025

A review of St. Dimitri of Rostov’s The Inner Man, exploring Orthodox wisdom on unceasing prayer and the inward life with God.

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Book Review: The Way of A Pilgrim Translated by R.M. French

Book Review: The Way of A Pilgrim Translated by R.M. French

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

Review of The Way of a Pilgrim, a Russian spiritual classic that inspires unceasing prayer through the Jesus Prayer and hesychasm.

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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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