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Foundation Blog: What to Expect on the Journey—Growth, Setbacks, and the Power of Grace

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-28 /

A Story: Jason’s Unexpected Detour Jason was sure his new spiritual habits would stick this time. Yet after a few weeks, old patterns crept back—anger, impatience, moments of doubt. He started wondering if something was wrong with him, or if God had given up. One afternoon, overwhelmed and frustrated, Jason finally brought his disappointment honestly…

Foundation Blog: Chewing All Day Long—How to Experience God’s Love in Every Moment

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-28 /

A Story: Sarah’s Life Shift Sarah’s faith, for years, was boxed into quiet times and church services. But when she started “chewing” on God’s love in the middle of car rides, work calls, and random moments—everything began to change. Folding laundry, waiting in line, feeling stressed or unseen, she’d pause to remember, God loves me,…

CHEW Triad Guide

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-28 /

Imagine a space where you can be completely honest, experience God’s love in real life, and grow faster than you ever thought possible. That’s what a CHEW Triad is all about. Why CHEW on God’s Love Together? God designed us to be His image-bearers—created for relationship, reflecting the loving community of the Father, Son, and…

Welcome to the CHEW On This™ Series

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-28 /

A God-First Journey for Lasting Change Welcome! We’re grateful you’re here. Whether you’re an individual seeking healing, a couple or family longing for restoration, or a leader wanting to grow in Christlike influence, you are about to begin a journey designed to help you experience God’s love and truth in every area of your life.…

CHEW on This™ Series Blog #1: When You Feel Stuck in Old Patterns (Day 1 of the 7-Day CHEW Challenge)

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-28 /

“I used to think I’d never change. But when I started chewing on God’s love in my hardest moments, I finally saw real hope and real progress—one day at a time.” Why Old Patterns Feel So Hard to Break We all have habits, reactions, or thought cycles that seem to stick—no matter how much we…

CHEW on This™ Series Blog #2: Finding Joy in Ordinary Days (Day 2 of the 7-Day CHEW Challenge)

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-28 /

“I used to think joy was something I’d feel only on special days or when everything went right. But as I started chewing on God’s love in the middle of my routine, I discovered joy showing up in the most unexpected places.” Why Joy Feels Elusive (and Why It Doesn’t Have to Be) For many…

CHEW on This™ Series Blog #3: Overcoming Anxiety and Stress with God’s Presence (Day 3 of the 7-Day CHEW Challenge)

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-27 /

“I used to let anxiety run my day. Now, when I pause to chew on God’s love and presence, I find a peace that doesn’t make sense—but it’s real, even when life is hard.” Why Anxiety and Stress Keep Coming Back Whether it’s deadlines, family pressures, health concerns, or the constant buzz of notifications, anxiety…

CHEW on This™ Series Blog #4: Restoring Relationships—Forgiveness, Patience, and Real Connection (Day 4 of the 7-Day CHEW Challenge)

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-27 /

“I used to think relationships would only get better if the other person changed. But as I started chewing on God’s love and forgiveness, I found my own heart softening—and real connection growing—even in hard places.” Why Relationships Can Be So Hard Whether it’s family tension, friendship drama, marriage struggles, or workplace conflict, relationships can…

CHEW on This™ Series Blog #5: Battling Shame and Embracing God’s Affirmation (Day 5 of the 7-Day CHEW Challenge)

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-27 /

“For years, I believed I was never enough. But as I started chewing on God’s love and affirmation, the shame began to lose its grip—and I started to see myself the way He does.” Why Shame Lingers (and How God’s Love Breaks Its Power) Shame is that heavy voice that whispers, “You’re not good enough.…

CHEW on This™ Series Blog #6: Parenting and Loving Well When You Feel Overwhelmed (Day 6 of the 7-Day CHEW Challenge)

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-27 /

“I used to think I had to be the perfect parent, friend, or spouse. But when I started chewing on God’s love in my messiest moments, I found the strength to love others—even when I felt empty.” Why Loving Well Feels Impossible When You’re Overwhelmed Whether you’re parenting toddlers, guiding teens, caring for aging parents,…