CHEW framework
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There was a time when my harshest critic wasn’t a boss, friend, or even an old adversary—it was me. I poured energy into high standards, striving for excellence and growth, but inside I kept rehearsing every mistake, every unresolved regret. My drive hid a deeper…
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There was a season in my life when there were a pile-on of things to forgive—pain layering from personal losses and professional betrayals. So I pushed myself harder, believing resilience meant moving forward and leaving wounds unaddressed. But slowly, my heart became encased. I stopped…
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™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There were years I believed holding onto resentment was a kind of protection—at home, with friends, and especially in my leadership. It felt safer to keep score than to risk vulnerability. But as time wore on, I noticed that the more I clung to offenses,…
Forgiving for Advantage: Surprising Benefits of Letting Go—And Why Not Forgiving Can Feel Like Power
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There was a time when I stuffed a work offense, convincing myself it wasn’t impacting me. Outwardly, I kept performing, but inwardly, I felt more isolated, less creative, and increasingly bitter. Holding a grudge felt strangely powerful—like I was keeping leverage, maintaining some control over…
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There was a time when I stuffed a work offense—I tried to act like it didn’t impact me or affect me at all. Outwardly, I kept the peace and stayed productive, but inwardly, I felt more isolated and less motivated. I lost trust in key…
The Daily CHEW™Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. There was a season in my life when forgiving felt almost impossible—when the stakes in both my personal and professional world were painfully high. Power moves, betrayals, and disappointment forced me into decisions that defined relationships, career momentum, and even my own sense of worth.…
The Daily CHEW™ Chew on God’s Love. Live Transformed. Multiply Hope. Ten years ago when my twins were ten and my daughter was seven, I tried to lead what I thought was a “simple” family devotion—organized agenda, clear structure, and I tried to be passionate throughout the whole devotional. Within five minutes, my wife was…
Why This Matters for Growth, Healing, and Practical Solutions Life rarely fits into neat boxes. In one season, you may need to heal from heartbreak or past wounds. In another, you set out to reach new goals or weather a major transition. Still other times, you face a problem that calls for focused expertise and…
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…