Spiritual Growth
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. As a personal consultant, I have witnessed countless Christian couples and leaders at the crossroads of reconciliation—wondering if restoration is truly possible, if waiting is wise, or if walking away could honor God. These moments are rarely simple. The Gospel calls us to courageous love…
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”—John 13:35 Back in high school, those of us who played for the Harlem Junior Tennis League would crowd into the Armory—dozens of teenagers, racquets in hand, buzzing with more energy than technique. Our parents almost never came to watch practice.…
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”—Philippians 4:4 Back at Brooklyn Tech, mornings meant rushing through the front doors—dodging a river of students, the echo of feet on tile, and that blend of nerves and anticipation before the bell. Some days, I’d walk the long halls focused on what was missing—a…
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation: A Clear Difference Forgiveness is a heart-level decision before God to release your claim for justice and cancel the debt owed to you (Matthew 6:14–15). Even if the other person never apologizes or changes, you can forgive—because it’s fundamentally between your heart…
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. I remember walking down Central Park South, her hand in mine, when everything suddenly changed. The love of my life told me she wanted out. Instantly, I numbed myself to the moment—said the right things, kept my composure. But deep inside, I was so thoroughly…
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There have been moments when I pushed forward, driven to achieve—yet beneath the momentum, invisible wounds kept resurfacing. A sharp email, a broken promise, a mentor’s criticism. I told myself I could handle it, that high standards required “thick skin,” but certain conversations or setbacks…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals The Challenge You’re Facing You know a lot. You’ve read the books, listened to sermons, maybe even done counseling or coaching before. You can explain the Gospel and nod along when people talk about God’s love. Yet if you’re honest, your actual Tuesday…
The Daily CHEW™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,…
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s love. Live transformed. Multiply hope. Last week, I felt my heart spinning with anxiety over a difficult conversation. I knew the right beliefs but couldn’t seem to calm my nerves, no matter how hard I tried. In that moment, I returned to His presence honestly, reflected on His unique and…
Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There’s nothing ordinary about being loved by God. Let’s get honest—sometimes the most powerful truth gets crowded out by work, routines, and responsibility. If you’re a believer who’s long on commitment but short on wonder, maybe you’ll recognize this: you know “God loves me” with your mind,…