Ryan Bailey

Turning Head-Knowledge Into Heart-Experience: My First “Aha!” Moment With CHEW

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-16 /

Why This Matters for You (and Those Around You) Have you ever sat in church, read Scripture, or repeated a truth about God’s love, only to realize it didn’t really change how you felt or lived? Many of us can recite, “God loves me,” but deep down, we wonder why that truth sometimes feels like…

CHEW for Joy, Not Just Struggle

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-16 /

Why This Matters for You (and Those Around You) For many, practices like meditating on God’s love or doing a C.H.E.W. are reserved for tough days—seasons of stress, anxiety, or confusion. But the moments of joy and gratitude, the high points and everyday blessings, are just as vital for recognizing God’s love at work. True…

Why It’s Worth CHEWing When You Don’t Feel Anything

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-16 /

Why This Matters for You (and Those Around You) Have you ever paused to reflect on God’s love—only to find your mind blank and your heart unmoved? Maybe you’re chasing a thousand thoughts, numb from a hard week, or just feeling distant. You’re not alone. Many people wonder if there’s value in meditating on God’s…

Core CHEW in Community: Experience God’s Love Together

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-16 /

Why Core CHEW Belongs in Your Circle Imagine your next Bible study, dinner, or family gathering. The conversation shifts—gently, powerfully—from surface updates to soul-level honesty. Instead of striving alone, you pause together and let God’s love reach your hearts in real time. This is the Core CHEW—simple, quick, and transformative when practiced as a group.…

Finding Hope in Troubled Times: How the Gospel Sustains Us Through Tragedy

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-16 /

When devastating news strikes—be it the heartbreak of natural disasters, acts of violence, or crises that shake our communities—it’s normal to feel heavy and disheartened. Yet as followers of Jesus, we are not left without hope. God invites us to bring our honest emotions to Him, trust in His unfailing love, and rest in the…

When Setbacks Come: God’s Love and Real Progress

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-15 /

Have you ever started a day determined to do better—only to fall right back into an old pattern before lunchtime? Maybe it’s turning to food for comfort, snapping in frustration, or quietly replaying anxious thoughts about work, family, or your own spiritual growth. Maybe you’ve tried a new practice—like CHEWing on God’s love all day—hoping…

30 Characteristics of God’s Love—With Verses and CHEW Questions

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-15 /

CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. God’s love isn’t just a feeling or an idea—it’s a living reality with countless facets. When you chew on these truths, you discover a love that meets you in every struggle, longing, and season of life. Why You Need a Deep Well of God’s Love To truly…

Leadership & Integration Kits for CHEW

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-13 /

Empower your ministry, group, or class to experience real transformation with these step-by-step C.H.E.W. Leadership & Integration Kits. Each kit provides clear instructions, troubleshooting tips, and celebration ideas to help you lead with confidence and create a culture where God’s love moves from head to heart. 1. Getting Started: Leadership Essentials A. Cast Vision B.…

CHEW Guides for Every Setting

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-13 /

Whether you’re CHEWing on God’s love alone or in community, these guides provide clear, practical steps to help you experience transformation wherever you are. Use the guide that fits your context—or mix and match as your journey grows. 1. For Individuals Purpose:To help you build a personal habit of CHEWing on God’s love, moving truth…

Downloadable CHEW Resources

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-13 /

Below are ready-to-print templates and cards for your C.H.E.W. journey. Simply copy, paste, and print each section as needed. You can also save them as text or CSV files for use in your favorite note-taking or spreadsheet app. Core CHEW Guide: A Basic Guide for Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart CHEW Journal Date…