Week 49 GraceMen Weekly Update

This Week:
1. Prayer
2. Meditation
3. Quote
4. Events
5. Book Recommendation
6. New Blog Articles

Grace and Peace to you brothers.

Welcome to Week 49. As we approach the end of the year, our focus shifts from personal accumulation to spiritual multiplication. The true measure of a man’s legacy is found not just in the wisdom he holds, but in the truth he entrusts to others. This week, we are anchored in the strategic call of 2 Timothy 2:2, which reminds us that our faith is designed to be shared, not stored. As you engage with the prompts below, I challenge you to look at the men in your sphere of influence—not merely as friends or colleagues, but as future pillars of the faith who are waiting for someone to intentionally invest in their growth. Let us ask God for the wisdom to mentor well and the vision to see the potential in those standing right beside us.

Prayer:

Lord, grant me the wisdom to mentor and disciple others. (2 Timothy 2:2)

2 Timothy 2:2:  ...and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Meditation: 

Consider how you can invest in the spiritual growth of other men around you.

Quote:

“Christianity is not instinctive to anyone, nor is it picked up casually without effort. It is a faith that has to be learned, and therefore taught.” 

-- J.I. Packer

Events:

Tuesday - December 2, 2025

Morning Bible Study - 6am - 7:15am

• At the Church in the Tower Room

Thursday - December 4, 2025

NO Bible Study

Saturday - December 6, 2025

Morning Bible Study - 7am

• At the Church in the Prayer Room
• Topic: Hosea 12 - Lessons from the Past
• Facilitator: Eugene Allen

Book Recommendation:

The Way Forward: A Road Map of Spiritual Growth for Men in the 21st Century
by Joe Barnard

The Way Forward: A Road Map of Spiritual Growth for Men in the 21st Century is worth reading because it finally gives men what so many “discipleship” books promise but rarely deliver: a clear, usable plan for getting unstuck spiritually. Joe Barnard doesn’t just tell men to “try harder”; he carefully diagnoses why modern Christian men feel exhausted, distracted, and stalled out, then walks them through a simple but robust framework of problem, solution, and practical plan.

You should read this book if you know you need to grow, but can’t quite name what’s wrong or what to do next. Barnard’s roadmap helps you see the real obstacles in your life and then offers concrete steps that are both attainable and challenging—habits, structures, and relationships that actually move a man toward maturity in Christ. It’s especially valuable for men who long for deeper spiritual friendship, since Barnard compellingly argues that one of the greatest risks a man can take is to attempt the Christian life alone. Whether for personal reading or as a guide for a men’s group, The Way Forward is a concise, biblically rich tool to help men grow up into Christ with purpose and clarity.

New Blog Articles:



Rejecting the Spirit of Rebellion: A Biblical Call to Embrace God’s Sovereign Rule

In His Service,
GraceMen