Ryan Bailey
Anxiety can feel like a storm you can’t control—racing thoughts, tight chest, sleepless nights, and a constant “what if?”If you know that feeling, you’re not alone. Jesus met anxious people with compassion, not condemnation. God’s love is strong enough to hold you steady, even when your world feels shaky. “I used to think anxiety meant…
Feeling distant in your marriage can be deeply painful—like living side by side but miles apart in your hearts. Sometimes, distance grows from busy schedules, unresolved hurts, or simply drifting apart over time. Maybe you long for closeness but aren’t sure how to bridge the gap. God’s love is big enough to meet you in…
Feeling overwhelmed can sneak up on anyone—whether it’s the weight of responsibilities, emotional exhaustion, or just the sense that life is “too much” right now. Maybe you’re juggling work, family, and personal struggles, or perhaps you’re carrying burdens that no one else sees. God’s love is gentle enough to meet you in your chaos and…
Struggling to forgive yourself often comes from deep regret, shame, or the belief that your mistakes are too big to be redeemed. Maybe you replay past failures, harsh words, or choices you wish you could undo. God’s love is not only strong enough to forgive you, but gentle enough to help you forgive yourself and…
Unconfessed sin or a refusal to repent can make you feel distant from God, blocked from His love, or even unworthy to approach Him. You might think, “Why bother CHEWing if I’m not ready to change?” or “God must be angry with me.” If you feel stuck here, you’re not alone. God’s love is persistent,…
Try It Now Try answering the Core CHEW question right now and see what happens! Ask yourself:If I really believed God loves me as much as He loves Jesus (John 17:23), what would change in me right now? Let yourself answer honestly—even if it’s just a word or a feeling. If you’re having trouble answering…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Last week, a regional director at a healthcare system called me at 7 PM, clearly overwhelmed. “I’ve got department meetings tomorrow, a budget deadline Friday, and my team is looking to me for answers I don’t have,” he said, his voice tight with…
How to Use This List CHEW Question Formula Reminder If I really believed God is/has [characteristic or promise], how would that change [my thoughts, feelings, actions, or identity] right now? CHEW Questions for Comparison & Insecurity God’s Love and Acceptance God’s Purpose and Unique Design God’s Provision and Generosity God’s Security and Identity God’s Joy…
How to Use This List CHEW Question Formula Reminder If I really believed God’s love is [characteristic], how would that change [my thoughts, feelings, actions, or identity] right now? CHEW Questions for Loneliness & Isolation—Focused on God’s Love God’s Love Is Near and Present God’s Love Is Seeing and Knowing God’s Love Is Welcoming and…
How to Use This List CHEW Question Formula Reminder If I really believed God’s love is [characteristic], how would that change [my thoughts, feelings, actions, or identity] right now? CHEW Questions for Doubt & Intellectual Struggles—Focused on God’s Love God’s Love Is Patient and Understanding God’s Love Is Wise and All-Knowing God’s Love Is Near…