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Simply Uncomplicated Church

Simply Uncomplicated Church explores small, simple expressions of church rooted in prayer, presence, and community—uncomplicated, unbranded, and faithful to the way of Jesus.

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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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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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: Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger

Book Review: Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger

October 29, 2024July 19, 2025

This review is of Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger, published in 2006 by B&H Publishing Group.

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Latest Posts

  • A Life Worth Multiplying? A Look at Dave Ferguson’s Multiplier
  • Sunrise Gathering: A Practice That Reminds
  • Wilderness, Repentance, and Resurrection: Preparing for Easter in the Way of the Cross
  • Seven Bible Verses for Christian Marriage: Faith, Partnership, and a Life Together
  • A Living Faith: Reviewing Plummer on the Epistle from James

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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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