Invited : Incredible Stories About Faith-Centered Simple Living

Invited: Incredible Stories About Faith-Centered Simple Living

Invited opens the door and sets the table, welcoming you into a collection of honest, faith-filled stories rooted in simple living, stewardship, and community. Written by Marlin Miller, publisher of Plain Values magazine, this book shares real experiences of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, and finding hope, purpose, and joy along the way.

Through stories that will make you laugh, reflect, and feel deeply encouraged, Invited renews faith and reminds readers that a meaningful life is built through service, resilience, and connection. Marlin and his wife’s own journey through infertility, adoption, and parenting children with special needs weaves gently throughout the book, offering a powerful testament to love, trust, and God’s faithfulness.

At its core, Invited reflects the same values that have shaped Plain Values for over a decade, including faith-centered living, homesteading, honoring creation, the beauty of adoption, and the dignity of every life. Though originally created to share the gospel within Amish communities, the message has resonated far beyond, welcoming all who long for a slower, more intentional way of living.

This book offers a peaceful pause from the noise of everyday life and invites readers into a world of:

• Nostalgia – remembering the simple, meaningful ways our grandparents lived

• Faith-centered living – finding purpose in serving, working, and sharing

• Healthy stewardship – caring for the land and honoring creation

• Serving others – through generosity, hospitality, and compassion

• Walking together – supporting one another through both joy and hardship

• Enjoying simple things – fresh-baked bread, good conversation, and quiet moments

• Building community – because life is richer when we live it together

A beautiful read for anyone seeking slower rhythms, renewed faith, and deeper connection, Invited is both comforting and inspiring, and a natural fit for intentional living spaces and meaningful gift-giving.