Jeff McLain

Book Review: Living Prayer (The Lord's Prayer Alive in You) by Dennis Fuqua A practical, heartfelt guide to praying the Lord’s Prayer in daily life—Fuqua helps readers to experience living prayer, not just recite.

I just reviewed "Living Prayer" by Dennis Fuqua—an accessible, heartfelt guide to living the Lord’s Prayer daily. #Prayer #BookReview

Book Review: How to Pray by Pete Greig A review of How to Pray by Pete Greig—an accessible, Spirit-led guide to prayer that blends Scripture, history, and practical insight.

In reading for my doctoral research, I found a practical and refreshing companion in "How to Pray" by Pete Greig. #LordsPrayer

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7 Ways From Rodney Reeves To Stop Celebrity Christianity Rodney Reeves challenges us to resist Christian celebrity culture with 7 practices rooted in Jesus’ call to quiet, faithful living.

We must ensure that the church and followers of Jesus avoid the allure of celebrity culture and political platforms, instead focusing on humble devotion and prayer.

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A Quiet Way: Embracing Simple Church At River Corner Church Discover why I’m embracing simple church at River Corner Church—a quiet, Spirit-led community of Jesus followers in Lancaster, PA.

Church doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s why I’m embracing the quiet way at River Corner Church. #SimpleChurch

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When God Rewrote My Never: A Story Of Returning To School From music stages to ministry classrooms—how God led me to pursue a Doctor of Ministry after saying I'd never go back to school.

I said I’d never go to school… then God rewrote my “never.” 📖🔥
Check out how the Lord’s Prayer led me to a Doctor of Ministry.

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This Is The Lord’s Table: A Gathering For The Scattered The Lord’s Table recenters our scattered lives—discover communion as a sacred act of reflection, unity, and transformation.

The Lord’s Table gathers the scattered, centers our hearts on Jesus, and reminds us we’re part of something bigger. #LordsTable

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Book Review: Praying Like Jesus: The Lord’s Prayer in a Culture of Prosperity by James Mulholland Discover insights from Praying Like Jesus—a thought-provoking guide to reshaping our priorities through the Lord’s Prayer.

The Prayer of Jabez chases prosperity, but the Lord’s Prayer forms us for surrender, dependence, and kingdom living. #TheLordsPrayer

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Finally cleared my inbox.

After weeks of trying, it’s done.

Simple wins feel good.

Book Review: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton A powerful call to deeper prayer, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools offers a simple, rich, and honest guide to a life with God.

I just finished "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools" by Tyler Staton—an honestly helpful and down-to-earth book on prayer.

Quiet Wins: The Hidden Strength Of A Slower Life Discover the strength of stillness. Why leading a quiet life is a bold act of faith in a noisy, hustle-driven world.

There’s a sacred strength in stillness. In a world obsessed with hustle and noise, a quiet life is a bold act of faith. #TheQuietWay

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The Way Of Life: Four Ancient Postures In The Didache Discover four ancient practices from the Didache that guide believers toward a simple, counter-cultural Way of Life today.

Ancient remedy for modern chaos: the Didache’s “Way of Life.” Four practices—love, holiness, humility, community—still lead us beyond empire. #TheDidache

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Book Review: The Lord & His Prayer by N.T. Wright Book review: NT Wright's The Lord & His Prayer explores Jesus' Kingdom-centered prayer with practical insights and rich theology.

N. T. Wright’s "The Lord & His Prayer"—a 90-page deep dive that marries theology with daily practice. #LordsPrayer

Book Review: The "R" Prayer by Mark Hart Mark Hart’s The “R” Father unlocks 14 “R” responses to the Lord’s Prayer, deepening worship and discipleship in everyday life.

From relationship to reliance, discover 14 “R” responses to the Lord’s Prayer in Mark Hart’s The “R” Father. #LordsPrayer

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I don’t blog on @patheos.com for an audience—I write as a spiritual practice. But if it encourages others along the way, I’m grateful. Humbled to see 10,000+ views on Patheos so far in 2025.

This Is The Lord’s Table: A Sacred Pause For Examination The Lord’s Table invites deep self-examination, repentance, and transformation as we slow down to reflect and receive God's grace.

The more we practice the Lord's Table, the more we examine ourselves, and the more we say yes to Jesus. #LordsTable

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Book Review: Praying with Jesus by Michael Lodahl - Jeff McLain Rediscover the power of the Lord’s Prayer with Michael Lodahl’s Praying With Jesus—a short, rich guide to deeper, habit-forming prayer.

Looking to deepen your prayer life? Michael Lodahl’s Praying With Jesus offers a simple yet powerful guide through the Lord’s Prayer. #LordsPrayer

Book Review: The Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer by A.W. Pink The Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer by A.W. Pink offers deep insight into Jesus’ teachings from Matthew 5–6 in this classic work.

I just finished The Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer by A.W. Pink. Insightful and at times rigid—but a meaningful dive into Jesus’ words in Matthew 5–6. #LordsPrayer

Pray For Those Who Take From You In The Cover Of Night I returned from the Dewey Beach area to a broken tree and broken peace, wrestling with forgiveness and the prayer I didn’t want to pray.

I returned from a restful vacation to a broken tree and broken peace—wrestling with trespass, anger, and the prayer I didn’t want to pray.

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“It is the work of the Spirit enjoying the heart of said, that Christ may fill it…”

- A.W. Pink, The Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer

“…if we truly do pray for the coming of God’s kingdom, God’s righteous rule on earth, then that reorders all the other cares, concerns, and agendas of our lives.”

- Michael Lodahl, Praying with Jesus

This Is The Lord's Tabe: A Victorious Life At the Lord’s Table, we remember Christ’s victory, receive His grace, and are sent to live resurrection life in the power of the Spirit.

At the Lord’s Table, we are invited into a sacred sacrament—one that offers transformation, holds profound theological meaning, and provides deeply practical reminders. #LordsTable

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SATCHELS: An Emotions Framework To Make Room For God Discover how SATCHELS helps you reflect on emotions before reading Scripture, making room for the rule and reign of God in your life.

Discover how the SATCHELS framework helps you reflect on emotions before reading Scripture, making room for the rule and reign of God in your life.

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#ScriptureStudy #ScriptureReading #EmotionsMatter

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This Is The Lord's Table: The Promise Of Trust Explore how the Lord’s Table forms us in trust, community, and quiet resistance—rediscovering communion as a transformative practice.

Discover how the Lord’s Table quietly forms us in trust, community, and resistance to the chaos of the world around us.

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“You say your prayers until your prayers say you. That’s the goal.”

- Justin Whitmel Earley, The Common Rule

SATCHELS: An Emotions Framework To Make Room For God Discover how SATCHELS helps you reflect on emotions before reading Scripture, making room for the rule and reign of God in your life.

Discover how the SATCHELS framework helps you reflect on emotions before reading Scripture, making room for the rule and reign of God in your life.

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#ScriptureStudy #ScriptureReading #EmotionsMatter

“We know that time of true worship give us better perspectives on the matters that concern us. The things that bother us don’t seem quite as threatening when we quietly contemplate the greatness of our God and worship him.”

- Warren Wiersbe, On Earth As It Is In Heaven

“God’s leaders must be servants but not celebrities, directors but not dictators. They must never accept the honor that belongs to God alone.”

- Warren W. Wiersbe, On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Next week, I’ll be reviewing a book from @frankviola.bsky.social over on my Lead a Quiet Life Blog on @patheos.com.

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