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Who Gets to Define Fair? When God’s Justice Offends Our Sense of Equality

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-20 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When “That’s Not Fair” Becomes Our Theology Marcus, a high-performer at a consulting firm, watched a colleague get promoted despite producing inferior work. “Where’s God in this?” he fumed. “I’ve been faithful, worked hard, played by the rules—and this is what I get?…

God’s Sovereignty Over Injustice: Trusting His Purposes When You’re Passed Over

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-20 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When Merit Doesn’t Matter and Nepotism Wins Jennifer was up for a promotion, and by every major category, it looked like it was going to be hers. Her performance reviews were stellar, her team’s results spoke for themselves, and even her colleagues expected…

The Most Expensive Gift: When God’s Love Mirrors Back Through Our Sacrifice

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-20 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When a Portfolio Manager Saw the Real Cost James, a senior investment manager who calculated millions in value daily, sat staring at his calendar. He’d just been asked to mentor a struggling young professional—but it would mean sacrificing his Friday mornings, the only…

Leading Without the Title: How Busy Christian Professionals Cultivate Influence, Humility, and Unity with Their Peers

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-18 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢ Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Lisa is a rising COO at a tech firm, known for her sharp mind and the kind of work ethic people admire. More often than not, her colleagues turn to her for ideas, even when she isn’t looking for attention or authority.…

When God’s Love Hits You at a Deeper Level: The Moment Everything Changes

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-18 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals I received a text from a client that stopped me in my tracks: “It’s real! Just had a good cry. God met me so deeply. The thought of Jesus embracing the humiliation, shame and embarrassment of the Cross because he wanted me!!! He…

CHEWing Before the Storm: How to Prepare for Anxiety-Provoking Moments with Gospel Courage

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-18 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals A client called me three days before a major board presentation that could determine his company’s future: “I can already feel the anxiety building. I know what’s going to happen—I’ll walk in there, my heart will be racing, and I’ll feel like I’m…

When Your Body Keeps the Score: How CHEW Helps Heal Trauma Stored in Your Nervous System

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-18 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When Success Masks What Your Body Can’t Forget Lisa, a healthcare executive, excelled at every metric that mattered—promotions, revenue targets, team performance. But her body told a different story. Chronic tension headaches. Insomnia despite exhaustion. A startle response so severe that a dropped…

When You’ve Healed From Shame—But Still Fear the Pain: Moving Forward After Childhood Humiliation

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-17 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When Your Identity Is Secure—But Your Body Remembers Michael, a highly successful consultant, had done the work. He’d forgiven the coach who humiliated him publicly throughout high school. He knew his identity in Christ was secure. He no longer believed the lies that…

When the Fear of Exposure Paralyzes: How God’s Love Breaks Shame’s Power

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-17 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When Your Calling Collides With Your Greatest Fear Jennifer, a senior executive, had the opportunity she’d worked toward for years—leading a major strategic initiative for her company. But as the launch date approached, a familiar dread paralyzed her: “What if I fail publicly?…

What Relentless Pursuit of God Actually Looks Like for a Busy Professional

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-10-17 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When “Seeking God” Feels Like One More Aspirational Phrase David, a VP of Operations, read the blog about pursuing an encounter with God’s love relentlessly. His first thought? “That sounds great for monks or missionaries. But what does ‘relentless pursuit’ actually look like…