Ryan Bailey
The Daily CHEW™ Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Yesterday, walking between back-to-back client sessions, I felt my phone buzzing with what I knew would be urgent messages—a frustrated team member, a client request that needed immediate attention, and three emails marked “high priority.” I thrive on solving problems and serving people well,…
The Daily CHEW™ Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Yesterday afternoon, staring at three major decisions that needed to be made by Friday, I felt that familiar tension between my drive to move fast and my need to move wisely. Even though I am a Feeler and bend towards harmony, I love being…
CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. If you’re reading this, you may feel stuck, ashamed, or tired of fighting alone. You’re not alone—and you’re not beyond hope. Many have walked this road and found real freedom—not by willpower, but by letting God’s holy love meet them in the struggle, one day at a…
Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. My heart ached the first time my adult child voiced their loss of faith. The house grew quiet, but my mind pulsed with questions: Did I do enough? Could I have changed the outcome? I clung to those doubts the way one holds onto a frayed rope,…
Forgiveness is at the very heart of the Christian life. As those who have been forgiven an immeasurable debt by God through Christ, we are called to reflect that same grace to others-even when it seems impossible or undeserved. But what does it mean to forgive, and how can we actually do it? What Is…
Many grandparents naturally long to pass our faith on to our grandchildren, to see them experience God’s transformational love in their own hearts and to help them experience the freedom and new life in Christ. As eager as you may be, it’s important to recognize that everyone has limits. Although grandparents often have significant influence…
As we saw in our last post, vacations are a wonderful gift from God, offering us a chance to rest, reflect, and renew our spirit. Yet, for some, the fear of flying can be a major obstacle to peaceful vacation. It’s helpful to tackle our fear of flying both from a spiritual and practical perspective.…
Vacations aren’t just breaks from our daily grind—they’re a gift from God, designed to help us hit pause, recharge, and reconnect with Him. When we ignore our need for downtime, we set ourselves up for frustration, impatience, and anxiety. But when we take time to rest, we are able to be better equipped for all…
When was the last time you knew the right thing to do, but struggled to find the motivation to do it? Although we may have times where we want to please and obey God wholeheartedly, there will be other times when we have no motivation to do the right thing and we want to be…
In our last post, we looked at how faith transforms addiction. In our final post in this series, we are going to look at practical steps you can take if your loved one is struggling with addiction. As believers walking alongside someone struggling with addiction, it’s crucial to remember that our role is to support,…