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Author: Megan Bean

Megan writes about Christian living, equestrian topics, and disability and rare disease.
A silver-gray horse wearing riding gear and a lead rope and carrying a rider stands facing the viewer at an angle. We can see only part of them: the horse's nose, chest, left side, upper legs, and a section of tail, and the rider's left lower leg and foot. They're standing in a sandy arena.
Horse Homilies, Tough Times

Hanging On for the Long Haul

November 24, 2020September 30, 2024 Megan Bean

Some things are worth persevering for. In fact, most worthwhile pursuits require perseverance. And there are cases in which perseverance pays off.

Tagged animals, courage, horses, Jesus, joy, perseverence, riding2 Comments
Bright yellow sunflowers on tall stalks turn their faces upward toward a cloudless, deep blue sky.
Gospel, Life

Looking to the Son

October 27, 2020September 27, 2024 Megan Bean

This is more than positive thinking. It's even more than counting our blessings. It isn't just admiring good things; itโ€™s looking through the goodness to its Source. And it's committing to seeking that Source with our entire selves, all our lives, no matter what we go through.

Tagged creation, faith, flowers, focus, hope, Jesus, joy, perseverence, perspective, Second Coming7 Comments
Tree branches laden with white flowers reach into a blue sky with gauzy white clouds.
Relationships

The Root of All Virtue

September 28, 2020September 30, 2024 Megan Bean

You'd be surprised how many other important qualities and experiences worth having hinge on this one attitude.

Tagged gratitude, humility, Jesus, love, peace, perspective, service, thanks1 Comment
A heart made with red-painted horseshoes lies on mulch amidst Black-eyed Susans.
Horse Homilies, Tough Times

Something New

August 28, 2020September 30, 2024 Megan Bean

Maybe you've felt similarly in seasons of major change. Maybe you've stood on the line between familiar andย foreign territory and wondered: How do I handle the newness? How can I possibly move forward from endings into beginnings?

Tagged change, faith, loss, perspective, uncertaintyLeave a comment
Two large luggage bags lie on a carpeted floor.
God, Life

Godโ€™s Belongings

July 24, 2020October 1, 2024 Megan Bean

What does a life owned by God look like?

Tagged humanity, obedience, purpose, salvation, trust1 Comment
Two small exercise weights sit in the middle of a yoga mat.
Life

Faith That Works

June 30, 2020October 1, 2024 Megan Bean

The Christian life is so much more than that one decision followed by a waiting game until eternity gets here. Faith is so much more an idea, a ticket we tote around until we get to Heavenโ€™s gate and present it for admittance.

Tagged Bible, discipleship, faith, growth, obedience, prayer2 Comments
A tortoiseshell cat lies on a wood floor, looking out through the glass of a storm door.
God, Gospel

Prodigal

May 8, 2020October 28, 2024 Megan Bean

Prodigals โ€“ human as well as animal โ€“ donโ€™t always look the way we expect. They might not strike us as bitter, rebellious, or unstable. Their inner struggles donโ€™t always show in their attitude or actions. Yet they still wander. They still need restoration. And, whatever their driftings, God is more than willing to give it.

Tagged animals, confession, forgiveness, grace, growth, salvation, sin4 Comments
God, Gospel

The Way Back Home

April 10, 2020October 29, 2024 Megan Bean

Jesus owed His life to no one. Yet He chose to give it up. Because it was the only way to truly bring us and the entire creation "home".

Tagged Bible, grace, Jesus, salvation, sin2 Comments
God, Tough Times

Crossing the Abyss

March 21, 2020October 28, 2024 Megan Bean

Even in the midst of heart-stopping terror, He offers the heart-healing, life-giving good news of His presence, love, and care.

Tagged Bible, confidence, courage, doubt, faith, fear, interruptions, Jesus, peace, trust2 Comments
Disability & Rare Disease, Tough Times

Not Even Rare Disease

February 28, 2020October 28, 2024 Megan Bean

We donโ€™t know just how long and wide and high and deep Godโ€™s love for us is until weโ€™ve seen it go with us through suffering โ€“ and then conquer pain and death.

Tagged blessing, grace, Jesus, perspective, redemption8 Comments

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