Faith & Work

Sabbath as Recalibration: Anchoring Your Week in the Father’s Welcome

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-06 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals A COO confided that Sundays had become “pre-Monday”—a frantic prep day fueled by checklists and anxiety rather than a settled heart in God’s kindness. By Tuesday, his team felt the fallout in rushed decisions and brittle emotions. Though he believed in Sabbath, he…

Your Life Already Matters: 30 Ways to Rest in God’s Perfect Plan for Your Significance

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-03 /

The Daily CHEW™ Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. This morning, I sat with Rebecca, a brilliant nonprofit executive whose organization had just received a major grant that would expand their impact globally. Instead of celebrating, she stared out the window with familiar weight in her eyes. “I should be thrilled,”…

The Joy You’ve Been Searching For: 30 Ways to Discover God’s Design for True Delight

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-03 /

The Daily CHEW™ Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. Yesterday afternoon, I sat with Jason, a successful creative director whose portfolio was impressive but whose eyes looked tired. “I used to find joy in everything,” he said, scrolling through photos from a recent vacation that had already lost its luster. “Travel,…

The Love You’ve Always Searched For: 30 Ways to Receive God’s Perfect Intimacy

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-03 /

The Daily CHEW™ Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. Last week, I was working with Elena, a successful nonprofit executive whose marriage was thriving, whose friendships seemed solid, yet she sat in my office with tears in her eyes. “I have everything I thought would make me feel loved,” she said,…

Already Beloved: 30 Ways to Receive the Acceptance Your Heart Has Always Craved

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-03 /

The Daily CHEW™ Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. Last Tuesday, I was coaching David, a successful marketing director who’d just been promoted to VP. Instead of celebrating, he sat in my office analyzing every interaction from his first leadership meeting. “I think I talked too much in the strategy discussion.…

Unshakeable in Uncertain Times: 30 Ways to Anchor Your Security in God’s Unfailing Love

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-03 /

The Daily CHEW™ Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. Yesterday morning, I received a call from Sarah, a COO I’ve worked with for months. Despite her impressive track record of leading teams through organizational transitions, her voice carried a familiar tremor: “The board announced restructuring again. I know I should trust…

Beyond the Next Achievement: 30 Ways to Anchor Your Worth in God’s Unshakeable Love

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-03 /

The Daily CHEW™ Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. Last week, I sat with Marcus, a brilliant corporate executive who’d just closed a major deal that should have felt like victory. Instead, he stared at his phone with a familiar emptiness: “I thought this would finally prove I’m valuable, but I’m…

The Courage to Have Difficult Conversations—Grace as Your Guide

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-02 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love From Head to Heart for Christian Professionals. Last month, I faced a conversation I wanted to avoid—one that felt risky for a working relationship but necessary for real growth. As a leader, it’s tempting to keep the peace by staying silent, yet discomfort just grows. I longed for courage rooted…

Performance Reviews and Gospel Truth: Whose Score Really Matters?

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-09-29 /

The Daily CHEW™CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. It’s evaluation week again. Whether in the office or around the kitchen table, most high-performers know what it’s like to have their contributions scrutinized, scored, and stacked against expectations. Even before a single number lands in the inbox, anxious thoughts can swirl: “Did I do…

Responding, Not Reacting: Creating Space for God’s Voice in Conflict

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-09-28 /

How to pause, listen, and respond (not react) during workplace tension—anchored in God’s steady love. The Daily CHEW™ CHEW on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. A Moment of TensionIt was a tense moment—a colleague’s sharp comment cut into a high-stakes meeting. My first instinct? Defend, justify, or fire back. But somewhere in the swirl,…