Marriage and Family

I Thought My Marriage Was Already Great — Then an Unhurried Day Proved Me Wrong

By Ryan Bailey / 2026-04-07 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals I have been preaching simple practices all week — practicing Christ’s presence, CHEWing on His love throughout the day, not just in the morning. This week I had to practice what I preach. I reduced my hours so I would have energy at home…

The Guilt That Follows a Good Boundary

By Ryan Bailey / 2026-04-03 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals You said no to the late meeting. You protected the evening the way you and God mapped it out this weekend, and now you are exactly where you said you wanted to be—at the table while your son works three feet away. But…

I Said I Was Sorry — So Why Does It Still Feel Like I’m Failing?

By Ryan Bailey / 2026-03-30 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When the Tears Dry and the Real Work Begins You said it. You meant it. You confessed the thing — to God, to your spouse, to your pastor, maybe to a counselor. The night it came out was the worst night of your…

When Your Schedule Runs Your Family: Restructuring Time as a Gospel Act

By Ryan Bailey / 2026-03-28 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Opening: Intentional Growth, Not Crisis You know the feeling of collapsing into bed on Friday night and realizing you “provided” for your family but barely saw them. The week was full of important meetings, critical emails, travel, and ministry or board commitments. Your…

What My Family Got When I Finally Came Home with Energy

By Ryan Bailey / 2026-03-28 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Opening: Ryan in the Arena This week, I walked through the front door with something my family had not seen from me in a long time: real energy. Not just “I’m technically home and off email” energy, but present, engaged, unhurried capacity. My…

When Strong Feelings Become Wise Leadership

By Ryan Bailey / 2026-03-20 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals You have been in that room. The conversation heats up, stakes are high, and you feel a surge—frustration, disappointment, maybe even anger—rising in your chest while everyone watches to see what you will do with it. For years you were told to “keep…