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Category: Disability & Rare Disease

Where faith meets life with disability or rare disease.

Disability & Rare Disease, Relationships

Disability Inclusion Done Right

July 24, 2025September 26, 2025 Megan Bean

As someone with multiple disabilities, I've experienced firsthand the struggle for inclusion—and the beauty and power of relationships that overcome that struggle.

Tagged humanity, inclusion, Just Megan, love, serviceLeave a comment
Shadowy mountains brood under a dim sky.
Disability & Rare Disease, Holidays & Seasons, Tough Times

When Waiting Seems Unbearable

December 19, 2024 Megan Bean

We must wait, or give up on what we're waiting for. But how do we keep waiting when waiting seems hopeless?

Tagged Advent, book, discipleship, doubt, faith, focus, hope, Just Megan, perseverence, perspective, prayer, publishing journey, trust, uncertainty, waiting3 Comments
A beach lies in deep shadow, with distant houses silhouetted against the beginnings of a sunrise. A patch of orange and gold in the middle of the horizon heralds the rising sun. The dim blue sky above is full of gauzy clouds, with some denser, darker clouds low on the horizon to the right. Dark waves break on the shore to the right, their crests glowing in the dawn.
Disability & Rare Disease, God, Gospel

Loved Beyond Fear

February 28, 2023September 18, 2024 Megan Bean

Because we're loved in the midst of our frailty, we can live well in the midst of our frailty.

Tagged confidence, fear, goodness, love, peace, perspective, providence, uncertainty, worryLeave a comment
A Bible lies open in the seat of a power wheelchair in an outdoor setting. Fallen leaves in the grass indicate it's autumn.
Disability & Rare Disease, God

When the Bible Meets Disability

October 28, 2022July 24, 2025 Megan Bean

How we view disability and treat those who live with it matter. And, as with every other life topic or ethical question, our best guide is the Bible . . . All our best intentions and attempts at inclusion will miss the mark unless they grow from and by biblical truths.

Tagged Bible, grace, hope, humanity, inclusion, Jesus, love, perspective, redemption, Resurrection, service2 Comments
Disability & Rare Disease, Tough Times

Not Even Rare Disease

February 28, 2020October 28, 2024 Megan Bean

We don’t know just how long and wide and high and deep God’s love for us is until we’ve seen it go with us through suffering – and then conquer pain and death.

Tagged blessing, grace, Jesus, perspective, redemption8 Comments
Disability & Rare Disease, God

When Faith Meets Rare Disease Advocacy

February 28, 2019October 29, 2024 Megan Bean

How does a focus on spiritual health and belief in the Resurrection fit with rare disease advocacy?

Tagged Bible, blessing, faith, hope, Jesus, perspective, Resurrection, serviceLeave a comment
Disability & Rare Disease, God, Tough Times

A Question of Identity

December 9, 2018October 31, 2024 Megan Bean

Sudden hard times demand answers to some very important questions: What kind of God do you follow? What gives your life meaning? Where will you look for comfort and help that actually deliver?

Tagged doubt, faith, perspective, trust2 Comments
Disability & Rare Disease, Guest Post, Life

Guest Post: Fearfully and Wonderfully

March 23, 2018June 29, 2023 Megan Bean

Guest blogger Paige Snedeker shares encouragement for when self-doubt strikes.

Tagged confidence, courage, focus, purpose1 Comment
Disability & Rare Disease, God, Horse Homilies, Life

Walking Together

October 28, 2017October 31, 2024 Megan Bean

Like walking with my horse, walking with Jesus means stepping out with these three things.

Tagged animals, discipleship, faith, horses, Jesus, obedience, trust, walkingLeave a comment
Disability & Rare Disease, Tough Times

Wonderfully Made

February 28, 2016October 31, 2024 Megan Bean

In honor of World Rare Disease Day, I share some life lessons from my first year of living with a rare diagnosis.

Tagged faith, focus, triumph, trust1 Comment

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