Ryan Bailey
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. This week, I caught myself treating a routine admin task as a distraction from “real” work. But a gentle reminder nudged me—every assignment, big or small, can be a kingdom opportunity if I’m willing to see God’s purpose in it. Suddenly, that overlooked…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. I recently made the decision not to record my CHEWs and post them on the website. For months, I had gotten so used to driving and using Zoom to transcribe my CHEWs while navigating Atlanta traffic—it was actually fun doing that. The rhythm…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. Last month, I faced a conversation I wanted to avoid—one that felt risky for a working relationship but necessary for real growth. As a leader, it’s tempting to keep the peace by staying silent, yet discomfort just grows. I longed for courage rooted…
The Daily CHEW™CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Most mornings, I used to spring out of bed, convinced that relentless hustle was the mark of excellence. But stress eroded my focus, and rest felt almost irresponsible. Finally, after one too many over-scheduled days, I asked myself: Am I trading God’s steady growth for…
The Daily CHEW™CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Last week, a VP at a fast-paced tech company shared something honest with me. After a demanding project meeting, he sat at his desk feeling determined—yet strangely alone. Even with years of high performance and a deep commitment to supporting his team, he found himself…
The Daily CHEW™CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. It’s evaluation week again. Whether in the office or around the kitchen table, most high-performers know what it’s like to have their contributions scrutinized, scored, and stacked against expectations. Even before a single number lands in the inbox, anxious thoughts can swirl: “Did I do…
The Daily CHEW™ CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Is hospitality simply another item to cross off the list, or could it become a living act of faith—especially on Sabbath? In a culture where weekends fill with chores, errands, and mental catchup, opening the table might feel like a stretch or even a…
Discovering God’s surprising fruitfulness when you feel stuck—and why faithful presence beats relentless striving. The Daily CHEW™ CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. This morning, I sat with Maria, a Hispanic executive who leads a major division at her company. She stared at her phone, scrolling through unread messages while describing her to-do…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Leaders Yesterday, a client—a successful healthcare executive and father of three—sat in my office describing his morning meltdown. “I snapped at my daughter over spilled cereal,” he said, shaking his head. “I lead a team of 200 professionals with patience, but I can’t seem…
How admitting weakness, asking for help, and being real actually builds trust and resilience at work. The Daily CHEW™CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. When Leading Means Letting Down Your GuardLast quarter, after a rough client debrief, I found myself hesitating—should I admit to my team where I’d miscalculated? As a high-achieving consultant…