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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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Reading Shelf: Six Bible Translations for Meditation &...

In keeping with this blog's call to lead a quiet life of... read more

You Are What You Invest: Quiet Work of...

“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you... read more

When God Seems Silent: Naming Values for the...

“You will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘This is the way.... read more

Threads of Stillness: Learning to Let Scripture Read...

Today, on a spiritual direction day, I’m walking, reading, studying, and praying—listening... read more

Sojourn: Post-Everything (Part Six)

This post continues my Sojourn Series. You might enjoy reading the first... read more

Sojourn: Becoming Missional (Part Five)

This is Part Five of the Sojourn Series. You might enjoy reading... read more

Sojourn: Becoming Vineyard & Anabaptist Again (Part Four)

This is Part Four of the Sojourn Series. You might enjoy reading... read more

Sojourn: Becoming Anabaptist (Part Three)

This is Part Three of the Sojourn Series. You might enjoy reading... read more

Sojourn: Becoming Vineyard (Part Two)

This is Part Two of the Sojourn Series. You might enjoy reading... read more

Sojourn: Becoming a Spiritual Pilgrim (Part One)

Recently, while watching some old video of me twenty years ago on... read more

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