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Week 30 – July 19, 2026 through July 25, 2026
This Week:
Brothers,
So much of our battle as men is won or lost in the quiet place of the mind, long before anything shows up in our words or actions. What we allow ourselves to rehearse, replay, and dwell on eventually shapes who we become. That unseen inner world is where habits are formed, loyalties are revealed, and our real view of God, ourselves, and others is exposed. This is why learning to notice and shepherd our thoughts is such a crucial part of following Christ.
As you walk through this week, slow down enough to notice your inner conversations. Where are your thoughts drifting when no one else is around? Ask the Lord to put His finger on one specific pattern of thinking that needs to change, and invite His truth to begin reshaping it from the inside out. You do not have to fix everything at once; start with one small, honest place and bring it before Him. And if it feels like a battle, remember that struggle is often a sign that the Spirit is at work, not that you are failing.
Prayer:
Lord, help me take every thought captive to obey Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5)
2 Corinthians 10:5 – We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
Meditation:
The battle for sin usually begins in the imagination. What recurring thought pattern needs to be taken “captive” and submitted to scripture?
Quote:
“A Christian should often put his heart upon the question, whether his thoughts help or hinder his obedience to Christ.” – Thomas Manton
Events:
Wednesday – July 15, 2026
- July Summer Classes Continue
- Dinner at 6:00 pm
- Classes start at 7:00 pm
Thursday – July 16, 2026
- No study (officially)
Saturday – July 18, 2026
- Morning Bible Study – 7am
- This week we are continue the study of Leviticus. We’re covering Chapters 25.
- Study Guide “Week 17”.
SAVE THE DATE:
- 2026 GraceMen Conference – October 9-10 2026. Friday evening activities and Saturday through mid-afternoon.
- Not Alone : Pursuing God’s Good Gift of Friendships
Book Recommendation:
Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back by Kyle Idleman
Men should read Every Thought Captive because it speaks directly into the mental battles most guys fight but rarely name—stress, anger, distraction, shame, and quiet despair—and offers a clear, biblical path toward strength, clarity, and freedom in Christ. Kyle Idleman combines Scripture, neuroscience, and practical tools to help men move from being controlled by their thoughts to leading their lives and families with a renewed mind.
Many men live under constant pressure—career demands, financial responsibility, marriage and parenting, and the expectation to always “have it together.” This book exposes how that pressure often turns into mental chaos: anxiety about the future, harsh self‑talk, addictive escapes, and emotional shutdown. Idleman shows that what you think about shapes your attitudes, governs your emotions, and ultimately defines your life, which means the battle for your mind is not optional if you want to be the man God is calling you to be.
He identifies five toxic thought patterns—insecurity, distraction, offense, misplaced pleasure, and despair—that sabotage men’s spiritual growth and relationships. Instead of shaming readers, he offers simple, concrete practices like “Win the Morning” and “Say It Out Loud” that you can start using immediately to interrupt destructive mental loops and build new, healthier patterns of thinking.
For men who are tired of surface‑level self‑help and want something rooted in Scripture, Idleman is clear that this is not about sheer willpower or vague “positive thinking.” It is about learning how God designed your brain, bringing your thought life under Christ’s authority, and discovering what transformed thinking looks like in the unique context of your work, marriage, and calling. Read it if you want to stop living on mental autopilot and start leading your life from a place of spiritual stability, courage, and joy.
New Blog Posts This Week:
Coram Deo,
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