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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.
Reading the ESV Expository Commentary (Matthew–Luke)

Reading the ESV Expository Commentary (Matthew–Luke)

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

I reach for a commentary almost daily. Commentaries serve me for study, preaching, and reflection. I preach at least twice a week at Water Street Mission, where I serve as…

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A Life Worth Multiplying? A Look at Dave Ferguson’s Multiplier

A Life Worth Multiplying? A Look at Dave Ferguson’s Multiplier

April 3, 2026April 5, 2026

You will find a more general review of Multiplier by Dave Ferguson on my Lead a Quiet Life blog on Patheos. The review below offers a more thorough, personally reflective…

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Sunrise Gathering: A Practice That Reminds

Sunrise Gathering: A Practice That Reminds

March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

The Moravians practice something called watch words—a single verse given for the year to guide prayer and attention. In 2025, a Moravian Pastor, who is also a friend, assigned one…

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Wilderness, Repentance, and Resurrection: Preparing for Easter in the Way of the Cross

Wilderness, Repentance, and Resurrection: Preparing for Easter in the Way of the Cross

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

A Lent reflection on wilderness, repentance, and resurrection as we prepare for Easter and the way of the cross.

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Seven Bible Verses for Christian Marriage: Faith, Partnership, and a Life Together

Seven Bible Verses for Christian Marriage: Faith, Partnership, and a Life Together

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Seven Christian marriage bible verses that shaped my marriage—on love, partnership, gratitude, and learning to keep saying yes together.

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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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