Emotional Healing

When Your Heart Holds Something Against God: Honest Steps When Forgiveness Feels Impossible

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-08-01 /

The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. I remember walking down Central Park South, her hand in mine, when everything suddenly changed. The love of my life told me she wanted out. Instantly, I numbed myself to the moment—said the right things, kept my composure. But deep inside, I was so thoroughly…

When the Enemy Is You: The Challenge and Freedom of Self-Forgiveness

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-08-01 /

The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There was a time when my harshest critic wasn’t a boss, friend, or even an old adversary—it was me. I poured energy into high standards, striving for excellence and growth, but inside I kept rehearsing every mistake, every unresolved regret. My drive hid a deeper…

The Forgiveness Advantage: 10 Proven Strategies High Performers Use to Forgive — And Why They Work

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-08-01 /

The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There was a season in my life when there were a pile-on of things to forgive—pain layering from personal losses and professional betrayals. So I pushed myself harder, believing resilience meant moving forward and leaving wounds unaddressed. But slowly, my heart became encased. I stopped…

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…

Foundational Blog: Why Focus on God’s Love? The Heart of Real Growth

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-28 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Why this matters for you You have tried many versions of “spiritual growth.” You have read the books, taken the classes, tried new Bible reading plans, joined groups, and made resolutions to pray more, serve more, and sin less. Some of it has…