Identity in Christ

When Motivation Fails and Commitment Wins

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-23 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals David is a 38-year-old VP of operations known for his discipline and results. But when it comes to his secret struggle with pornography, motivation never lasts. He’ll go strong for two weeks—praying, resisting, feeling victorious—and then one stressful evening, it all collapses. He’s…

Why Commitment—Not Motivation—Breaks Stronghold Sins

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-23 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals You’ve prayed about it. You’ve confessed it. You’ve cried over it. You’ve promised God—again—that this time will be different. This time you’ll finally break free from that stronghold sin that’s held you captive for months, maybe years. And for a few days, you…

When You Least Want to CHEW: One Question That Breaks Temptation’s Grip

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-21 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals You know the moment. You’re scrolling late at night. Your hand hovers over the website you swore you’d never visit again. Your mind rehearses the justifications you’ve used a hundred times before. The temptation is at its height—and prayer is the last thing…

Guilt vs. Shame: Why One Leads to Freedom and the Other to Destruction

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-14 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When guilt and shame blur together, you either harden yourself so you don’t feel anything or drown in self‑condemnation that never seems to lead anywhere. Guilt, rightly understood, can become a doorway to repentance and freedom; shame, left unchecked, quietly destroys your joy,…

The Inner Critic and the Father’s Voice: Reframing Monday’s Mindset

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-07 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals A senior director in a fast-moving organization shared with me how Monday mornings often began as a battle. Before the first email was sent, his inner critic had already surfaced: “You didn’t finish last week’s goals. This project will overwhelm you. Others are…

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

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-03 /

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

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-03 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢ 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 CHEWâ„¢ 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 CHEWâ„¢ 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 CHEWâ„¢ 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…