Identity in Christ

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

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-08-01 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢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 Daily CHEW™ — Day 4: Facing Setbacks with Unshakable Love

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-30 /

Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope.  What Builds Through CHEW: Every intentional return to God’s love plants courage deeper than uncertainty—fostering a resilience that doesn’t rise and fall with circumstances, but draws strength from being fully known and never abandoned. Confess Looking back over the past day, where did you find yourself tempted…

The Daily CHEW™ — Day 3: When God’s Love Meets You in Joy

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-29 /

Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. What Builds Through CHEW:Returning to God’s love, whether in weakness or joy, builds a foundation of trust—a secure place to stand and a well for gratitude, even when your circumstances shift. ConfessIn the last 24 hours, where did you experience a moment of unexpected encouragement, a spark…

The Daily CHEW™ — Day 2: Transformation Begins Where God’s Love Renews Your Mind

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-29 /

Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. What Builds Through CHEW: Every honest return to God’s love trains the mind and heart to see yourself as God sees you—not conformed to old patterns, but steadily shaped by His unwavering affection. Confess Where in the last 24 hours did your thoughts spiral—into worry, comparison, or…

The Daily CHEW™ — Day 1: Where God’s Love Anchors Your Worth

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-29 /

Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. What Builds Through CHEW: With every honest return to God’s love, your roots deepen in a security that’s not based on performance. Over time, old pressures unravel and your sense of belonging grows, shaped by the affection of the Father. Confess Where in the last 24 hours…

SALVES: Discovering and Redeeming the Core Drivers of Every Heart

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-27 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Why this matters for you You know you do not wake up neutral. Some days you are scanning for what could go wrong, other days you are replaying who left you out, still others you are chasing the next win, craving a break,…

Built for More Than Orphan Mode: A Stronghold CHEW for When Old Patterns Return

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-17 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Why this matters for you Last month, after a particularly successful client presentation, you found yourself standing in the kitchen at 1 a.m., mindlessly eating leftover takeout. The week had gone well—great feedback, important decisions moved forward, even a sense that God was…