Spiritual Formation
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…
Why This Matters for You (and Those Around You) Spiritual growth can feel invisible. In busy seasons or repeating struggles, it’s easy to miss breakthrough moments—those surprising shifts in beliefs, habits, or experiences of God’s love. The truth is: the more you notice and record where God is at work, the stronger your confidence will…
Why Core CHEW Belongs in Your Circle Imagine your next Bible study, dinner, or family gathering. The conversation shifts—gently, powerfully—from surface updates to soul-level honesty. Instead of striving alone, you pause together and let God’s love reach your hearts in real time. This is the Core CHEW—simple, quick, and transformative when practiced as a group.…
Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Ever wake up with your mind already racing—anxious about the day ahead, distracted by your to-do list, or longing for something more than just head knowledge of God’s love? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a student, business founder, parent, or ministry leader, life’s pressures can crowd out…
The Daily CHEW™ Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Yesterday afternoon, staring at three major decisions that needed to be made by Friday, I felt that familiar tension between my drive to move fast and my need to move wisely. Even though I am a Feeler and bend towards harmony, I love being…
What is the purpose of understanding our strengths as Christians? This two-part series will examine why Christians need to understand our strengths and how Christians can talk about them without appearing boastful. Understanding our strengths teaches us to lean into and utilize our God-given talents and abilities to glorify God through our work. Recognizing our…
In the early 1990’s, I was sitting in Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New York City, listening to Tim Keller preach. In that sermon, he said something to the effect of “the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not only the way to be saved but is the primary way we grow.” I was captivated by that…
Ok, now we have the word Gospel defined as good news, and we saw the dilemma that though God loves us and desires us to always be with Him, our sin demands that an eternity’s worth of God’s wrath be poured out to satisfy justice. Now, let’s get into the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The…
In yesterday’s post, we learned that the word Gospel means good news. What about the Gospel of Jesus Christ that makes it good news? To answer that question, we need to go to the beginning. God is the Creator. As with any creator, He knows our purpose and how we are designed. Out of all…
As we saw yesterday, unhealthy drivenness can be a symptom of shame. Despondency can also be a symptom of shame. Instead of feeling the pressure to validate our worth through achievements, we can feel so defeated and hopeless about who we are that despondency becomes ingrained. Ironically, we can be unhealthily driven in one area…