Ryan Bailey

I’m a Christian. How Should I Engage with Halloween?

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-10-28 /

Halloween presents a complex issue for Christians seeking to honor God in all aspects of life, since it requires a nuanced approach and is often a loaded topic, as many cultural issues are.  While not explicitly addressed in Scripture, we can apply biblical principles to guide our approach to this cultural phenomenon. Historical Context Halloween…

From the Moment You Believe the Gospel: Unilateral Promises from God’s Word

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-10-10 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When Performance Meets Promise Sarah, a VP at a Fortune 500 company, called me after a particularly brutal quarterly review. “I crushed my numbers, delivered the project early, and my team loves me,” she said. “But sitting in that boardroom, all I could think was: ‘When will they figure out I’m not…

“Is This The Time?”- Steps For Stopping Yourself From Sinning When You Most Desire Sin

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-10-10 /

Why We Sin and Why We Need to Stop From the moment we believed the Gospel, we were given a regenerated heart.  That heart loves God, desires to please Him, longs to be with Him, and is willing to sacrifice for Him.  However, the regenerate heart is “encased” in sinful flesh. The flesh hates God,…

Leading Your Children to Glorify God

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-10-03 /

Teaching children to glorify God is one of the greatest callings of Christian parenting, and is rooted in Scripture’s clear command to raise children in the “discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). Teach Your Children About God It may seem obvious, but a great way to teach kids about glorifying God is to…

Adapting Your Energy Level for Your Child

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-10-03 /

As Christians, we understand that our role as parents is a sacred calling from God. Part of this calling involves discerning how to engage with our children in a way that reflects Christ’s love and wisdom. One often overlooked aspect of this engagement is matching our energy level to our child’s needs and the situation…

How the Gospel Helps a Child with Narcissistic Tendencies

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-09-27 /

Disclaimer:  The intention of this article is not to encourage the reader to diagnose their child or anyone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). NPD should be diagnosed by a qualified therapist.  Unless the child is also suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder the diagnosis of NPD is not made before the age of 18.  The intention…

Help! I Fear My Child is Becoming a Narcissist

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-09-27 /

Disclaimer:  The intention of this article is not to encourage the reader to diagnose their child or anyone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). NPD should be diagnosed by a qualified therapist.  Unless the child is also suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder the diagnosis of NPD is not made before the age of 18.  The intention…

Suicide Prevention Resources

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-09-25 /

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice and is not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. As followers of Christ, we believe that every life is precious and created with purpose. If you or someone you love is battling suicidal thoughts,…

Help for Those Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts, Part 2

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-09-25 /

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice and is not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. In our last blog post, we looked at what to do if you are in imminent danger of self-harm, and some steps you can take…

Help for Those Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts, Part 1

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-09-25 /

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice and is not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. In the first blog post of this two-part series, we are going to go over what to do if you are suicidal.  If you’re experiencing…