Ryan Bailey

Unshakeable Wonder: Taking God’s Love from Background Noise to Driving Force

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-26 /

Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There’s nothing ordinary about being loved by God. Let’s get honest—sometimes the most powerful truth gets crowded out by work, routines, and responsibility. If you’re a believer who’s long on commitment but short on wonder, maybe you’ll recognize this: you know “God loves me” with your mind,…

Leading from Love: How High-Performing Families Anchor Growth in God’s Grace

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-21 /

The Daily CHEW™ Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Ten years ago when my twins were ten and my daughter was seven, I tried to lead what I thought was a “simple” family devotion—organized agenda, clear structure, and I tried to be passionate throughout the whole devotional. Within five minutes, my wife was…

When Whole-Person Care Speeds Real Change: Why Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting Are Sometimes Better Together

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-20 /

Why This Matters for Growth, Healing, and Practical Solutions Life rarely fits into neat boxes. In one season, you may need to heal from heartbreak or past wounds. In another, you set out to reach new goals or weather a major transition. Still other times, you face a problem that calls for focused expertise and…

Which Path? Counselor, Coach, or Consultant for Your Struggle

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-20 /

Why This Matters—for Marriage and More When trouble or transition hits a marriage, family, or any area of life, it’s easy to wonder: “Who can truly help us move forward?” Some seek a counselor, others a coach, and still others turn to a consultant. But what makes each role unique—and how do you know which…

How Are Core Beliefs Formed? Biblical Foundations and How Your Story Shapes What You Trust

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-20 /

The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Core beliefs act like the “rules of reality” in your heart, and this blog shows how they are formed—and re‑formed—by God’s initiating love, your story, and your practices, so you can live more in line with the Gospel and love people better. Below is a…

From Belief to Breakthrough: How God’s Love Displaces Deep-Rooted Lies

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-20 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Deep‑rooted lies shape how you see God, yourself, and others—but God’s love in Christ displaces those lies at the level of core belief so you actually begin to live as someone who is free, not condemned (Romans 8:1; John 8:31–32, ESV). This rewrite…

CHEW On This™: What Can We Work On Together?

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-19 /

Why This Matters for You (and Those Around You) God meets us in every detail of our story—not just in our biggest breakthroughs but also our daily struggles. “The wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtains guidance.” (Proverbs 1:5) Whether you’re wrestling with a specific problem or eager to grow…

Track Your CHEW Breakthroughs: A Simple Guide to Noticing Real Growth

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-18 /

Why This Matters for You (and Those Around You) Spiritual growth can feel invisible. In busy seasons or repeating struggles, it’s easy to miss breakthrough moments—those surprising shifts in beliefs, habits, or experiences of God’s love. The truth is: the more you notice and record where God is at work, the stronger your confidence will…

When Consistency Feels Impossible: Fitness, Faith, and A Simple Way Forward

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-18 /

Why This Matters for You (and Those Around You) You want to get fit. Maybe your doctor mentioned it. Maybe you’re tired of feeling tired. Maybe you’ve tried—more than once—only to lose momentum when life “gets real.” If you’re a Christian, you know your body is a gift, but staying consistent with health habits feels…

Monthly CHEW Progress Reflection

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-18 /

Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Why Do a Monthly Review? Faithful, monthly reflection lifts your eyes from the weekly ups and downs to the bigger picture—where you can trace God’s hand, celebrate actual change, bring persistent struggles into the light, and set a renewed focus for what’s next. This practice transforms your…