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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.
The Aseity of God: Reflecting on Samuel G. Parkison’s The Fountain of Life

The Aseity of God: Reflecting on Samuel G. Parkison’s The Fountain of Life

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

A clear introduction to God’s aseity—the truth that God depends on nothing—showing how this doctrine shapes Scripture, worship, and our hope.

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Navigating the Post-Everything World: 3 Lessons from Tri Robinson

Navigating the Post-Everything World: 3 Lessons from Tri Robinson

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Tri Robinson reminds us that in a post-trust world, deconstruction is often a search for truth under “secondhand smoke.” We must trade power for presence to find a way forward.

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Lessons from Clara Davis and Azusa Street on Revival

Lessons from Clara Davis and Azusa Street on Revival

March 6, 2026March 12, 2026

I read Azusa Street Revival, a 1993 book by Clara Davis, an eyewitness to the Azusa Street Revival. Her reflections are hauntingly timely.

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Finding God in the Simple: The Rhythm of River Corner Church

Finding God in the Simple: The Rhythm of River Corner Church

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Trading the loud for the simple. Discover the simple, rooted rhythm of River Corner Church—a quiet community following Jesus together.

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Book Review: Humility: The Beauty of Holiness by Andrew Murray

Book Review: Humility: The Beauty of Holiness by Andrew Murray

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Murray shows humility as the heart of Christ’s life—true greatness found only in surrender, service, and dependence on God.

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  • The Aseity of God: Reflecting on Samuel G. Parkison’s The Fountain of Life
  • Navigating the Post-Everything World: 3 Lessons from Tri Robinson
  • Lessons from Clara Davis and Azusa Street on Revival
  • Finding God in the Simple: The Rhythm of River Corner Church
  • Book Review: Humility: The Beauty of Holiness by Andrew Murray

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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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