✦ Iron Men

Resources for Growing Men

A curated collection of books, Scripture reading plans, and daily practices to help you grow in faith, character, and leadership.

Daily Practices

Disciplines that shape a man's character over time. Start with one. Build from there.

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Daily Scripture

Commit to reading Scripture every morning before the day begins. Even 10–15 minutes consistently will transform you over time.

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Prayer Journal

Write your prayers. It keeps your mind from wandering, creates a record of God's faithfulness, and deepens your conversations with Him.

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Accountability Partner

Find one man who will meet with you regularly, ask you hard questions, and pray with you. Consistency over time produces transformation.

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Family Devotions

Lead your family through Scripture and prayer — even briefly at dinner or bedtime. Spiritual leadership in the home begins with small, faithful steps.

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Sabbath Rest

Take one full day each week to rest, worship, and be with family. Sabbath is not laziness — it is an act of trust and a discipline that restores the soul.

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Serve Others

Identify one way each week to serve someone outside your immediate family — a neighbor, a colleague, or someone in need. Greatness is measured in service.

Scripture Reading Plans

Focused plans for men who want to go deep in God's Word without getting overwhelmed.

31 days

Proverbs in a Month

Read one chapter of Proverbs per day for 31 days. Proverbs is the Bible's handbook for practical wisdom in work, relationships, and character.

2 weeks

The Gospel of Mark

Mark is the most action-oriented gospel — fast-paced and focused on what Jesus did. A powerful starting point for understanding Jesus' life and mission.

10 days

Psalms of Lament and Praise

Work through Psalms 1, 22, 23, 27, 46, 51, 63, 84, 91, and 139. These ten psalms cover the full emotional range of a man's walk with God.

6 days

Ephesians: The Whole Armor

Six chapters covering identity in Christ, the mystery of the church, marriage and family, and the call to stand firm. Read one chapter per day.

2 weeks

The Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5–7 contains Jesus' most concentrated teaching on character, relationships, prayer, and the Kingdom. Read slowly — one section per day.

Recommended Books

Books that have shaped men across the body of Christ. Each one is worth your time.

Wild at Heart

Identity

by John Eldredge

Explores the God-given masculine soul and calls men to embrace adventure, battle, and beauty.

The Masculine Mandate

Purpose

by Richard D. Phillips

A biblical framework for manhood drawn from Genesis, exploring work and keeping as God's call to men.

Disciplines of a Godly Man

Spiritual Disciplines

by R. Kent Hughes

Practical guidance on the spiritual disciplines that form the backbone of biblical manhood.

The Meaning of Marriage

Marriage

by Timothy Keller

A theologically rich and practically wise guide to building a marriage that reflects the gospel.

Praying the Bible

Prayer

by Donald Whitney

A simple, transformative method for using Scripture to fuel a consistent and meaningful prayer life.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Soul Care

by John Mark Comer

A call to slow down and recover the unhurried life Jesus modeled — essential for men worn thin by busyness.

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