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Category: Disability & Rare Disease

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Disability & Rare Disease, God

When the Bible Meets Disability

October 28, 2022 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, Jesus, love, perspective, redemption, Resurrection, serviceLeave a comment
Disability & Rare Disease, Tough Times

Not Even Rare Disease

February 28, 2020June 1, 2022 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, 2019June 2, 2022 Megan Bean

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

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Disability & Rare Disease, God, Tough Times

A Question of Identity

December 9, 2018June 2, 2022 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 1, 2022 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, 2017June 2, 2022 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, 2016June 2, 2022 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

About Me

Christian. Writer. Equestrian. Rare disease warrior. Read more –>

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“Through Jesus, God invites us to follow Him on an adventure full of His presence and destined to end in our good. When we accept His invitation, we get to experience Him and His work. Along with the hardships, we get to witness and receive His goodness. And despite our losses, we end the journey richer than before.” I’m back! This year has seen quite a bit of growth in my writing and in what I unofficially call my writing ministry. I’ve faced my own insufficiency many times. In fact, the longer I live, the more I realize how limited I am—physically, mentally, and spiritually. 2022 has been quite a year. I’ve been through some rough spots as well as exhilarating ones. A few weeks ago, God gave me an unexpected blessing. Not unwanted or unimaginable, but unasked for and unthought of. While writing this month’s blog post, I was struck by how little the Bible deals directly with disability. It throws us a command or two and a handful of prophecies. But mostly, it tells stories featuring people with disabilities, in which disability is seldom the true focus. October is #PastorAppreciationMonth! If you’re a churchgoer, take a few minutes to thank your pastor for their service and commit to praying for them year-round. Most people who know me know I love horses. One symptom is my decades-old Breyer model horse collection.

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