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Jeff McLain writes the Lead a Quiet Life blog on Patheos, where he explores Christian spiritual formation, the Lord’s Prayer, and the call of 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12 to live faithfully in a noisy world. He serves as Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and pastors River Corner Church.

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Bible Study Essentials: A Look At the STEP...

As I continue this Bible Study Essentials series—highlighting the digital tools that... read more

Bible Study Essentials: Bible Gateway Plus

In this blog post, I’m continuing the Bible Study Essentials series—a journey... read more

Bible Study Essentials: From A Shelf of Books...

In my journey to lead a quieter life—one rooted in simplicity, depth,... read more

Learning from Amos: Faithfulness Amid Nationalism and Chaos

Amos stands out among the Twelve Prophets as an unexpected and powerful... read more

Transforming the Wilderness by Choosing Loud and Bold...

Throughout Lent I have been focused on Psalms and Ecclesiastes in my... read more

The Mosaic Church Documentary: A Premiere, Journey and...

The Megiddo Mosaic on display at the Museum of the Bible (Washington,... read more

Megiddo Mosaic: Prophetic Witness at the Museum of...

A few months back, Dr. Anthony L. Blair—President of Evangelical Seminary, Kairos... read more

When Obscurity Becomes Sacred: Embracing Seasons of Ordinary

Have you ever had a moment when something ordinary became extraordinary? For... read more

More Than Willpower: Transformation Is Beyond Ourselves

Many of us are seeking transformation in ourselves or various aspects of... read more

Living Clement’s Wisdom: 8 Virtues for Christian Community

In Philippians 4, Paul celebrates the Philippians - commendable comrades, co-conspirators, and... read more

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