Thinking Clearly with Max Lucado

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Max Lucado

“Tame Your Thoughts” debuts at number one on the ECPA Christian bestsellers list for September 2025 — a clear sign that many readers are connecting with its message. Author Max Lucado gently invites readers to rethink how thoughts shape life, using simple, scripture‑grounded tools.

The book’s companion Bible study rolls out the same month, featuring six sessions, streaming video and a free online study. The focus: practical guidance — how to take thoughts captive, test them against Scripture, and interrupt harmful mental loops.

As Lucado puts it, “Just because you have a thought, you don’t have to think it,” encouraging what he calls “picky thinking.” He also offers ways to “uproot and replant” negative thoughts with Scripture, and to spot “UFOs” — untruths, false narratives and overreactions. He even shares a personal moment post‑surgery: “Lord, it’s just going to hurt the rest of my life,” he thought — but then he prayed, “Help me think rightly today.”

There’s nothing flashy here — just calm encouragement and down‑to‑earth tools for anyone curious about aligning their mind and moves with their faith.