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Core CHEW: Your Quick Reset with God’s Love

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-07-09 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢ Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Yesterday, walking between back-to-back client sessions, I felt that familiar weight of responsibility settling on my shoulders—the mental list of follow-ups, the next presentation to prep, the family dinner I still needed to plan. I thrive on productivity and meaningful work. I love the…

Chew on This Series Blog: Real-Life CHEW Examples

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-27 /

Here are some real-life C.H.E.W. journal entries—great for anyone new to CHEW to see how simple and powerful it can be. These are based on actual journaling from a CHEWer, just edited a bit to make them easier to read. 1. Facing Big Projects and Pressure Situation:You have two major projects due today. You feel…

Resource Blog: A Long List of CHEW Questions for Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-05-26 /

The Daily CHEWâ„¢Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Last week, a regional director at a healthcare system called me at 7 PM, clearly overwhelmed. “I’ve got department meetings tomorrow, a budget deadline Friday, and my team is looking to me for answers I don’t have,” he said, his voice tight with…

How Do I Help My Grandkids Know Jesus?

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-04-08 /

Many grandparents naturally long to pass our faith on to our grandchildren, to see them experience God’s transformational love in their own hearts and to help them experience the freedom and new life in Christ. As eager as you may be, it’s important to recognize that everyone has limits. Although grandparents often have significant influence…

Finding Real Rest on Vacation – Part 2

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-02-26 /

As we saw in our last post, vacations are a wonderful gift from God, offering us a chance to rest, reflect, and renew our spirit. Yet, for some, the fear of flying can be a major obstacle to peaceful vacation. It’s helpful to tackle our fear of flying both from a spiritual and practical perspective.…

Finding Real Rest on Vacation – Part 1

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-02-26 /

Vacations aren’t just breaks from our daily grind—they’re a gift from God, designed to help us hit pause, recharge, and reconnect with Him. When we ignore our need for downtime, we set ourselves up for frustration, impatience, and anxiety. But when we take time to rest, we are able to be better equipped for all…

Creating the Spark – How to Fuel Motivation

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-01-15 /

When was the last time you knew the right thing to do, but struggled to find the motivation to do it?  Although we may have times where we want to please and obey God wholeheartedly, there will be other times when we have no motivation to do the right thing and we want to be…

Addiction Part 4: Practical Steps for Those Whose Loved Ones Are Struggling

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-11-20 /

In our last post, we looked at how faith transforms addiction. In our final post in this series, we are going to look at practical steps you can take if your loved one is struggling with addiction. As believers walking alongside someone struggling with addiction, it’s crucial to remember that our role is to support,…

Addiction Part 3: How Does My Faith Change My Addiction?

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-11-20 /

In our last post, we talked about how to come alongside loved ones struggling with addiction. Now, we are going to look at the pivotal role that faith plays in the fight against addiction. At its core, addiction often stems from a misplaced search for fulfillment. When we take our eyes off Christ and seek…

Addiction Part 2: How Can I Help My Loved One Heal From Addiction?

By Ryan Bailey / 2024-11-20 /

In our last post, we looked at the problem of addiction and where there is hope for lasting change. In this post, we are going to look at how to support and love people who are battling addiction. While addiction often manifests as a biochemical issue, at its core lies a deeper spiritual problem. Understanding…