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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, 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
The green heart-shaped leaves of an Eastern Redbud tree fill most of the photo. The closest are mere inches from the camera. Some leaves are in sunlight, others in full or partial shade. A few bits of blue sky show though the canopy of leaves. The leafy branches cast shadows on the grass below.
God

A Love That’s Easily Pleased

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Megan Bean

When we truly, deeply love someone, we’re easily pleased with their gifts. They could give us a rock and we’d treasure it—because it’s from them. If their heart’s in it, our heart responds. I wondered: How pleased am I with what God gives me? What does that say about our relationship? And how does He respond to what I offer Him?

Tagged blessing, focus, grace, Jesus, love, perspective, trust1 Comment
Four sunflowers of varying sizes open in the golden sunlight. The two nearest appear to be inches from the camera. The bright yellow flowers stand out against the green plants of the surrounding field.
Gospel

Redeemed in Full

October 27, 2021June 1, 2022 Megan Bean

Have you ever questioned whether you're redeemable? Have you nourished hope for an abundant, meaningful life, only to see it decimated by your own sin or failure? Have you looked at the remains and felt sure that, even if something new were to sprout, nothing could ever bloom?

Tagged creation, flowers, grace, Jesus, redemption, salvation, sin, transformation, triumph3 Comments
A gray donkey wearing a red halter looks over its shoulder at the camera. A person in a power wheelchair sits in front of the donkey, at the back of the photo.
Donkey Devos, Gospel, Life

A Turn for the Better

August 26, 2021June 2, 2022 Megan Bean

By the grace of God repentance is possible. So how do we start?

Tagged animals, confession, donkeys, forgiveness, Jesus, repentance, salvation, sin2 Comments
Horse Homilies, Tough Times

Hanging On for the Long Haul

November 24, 2020June 1, 2022 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
Gospel, Life

Looking to the Son

October 27, 2020June 2, 2022 Megan Bean

This is more than positive thinking. It's even more than counting our blessings. It isn't just admiring good things; it’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
Relationships

The Root of All Virtue

September 28, 2020June 1, 2022 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
God, Gospel

The Way Back Home

April 10, 2020June 2, 2022 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, 2020June 2, 2022 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, 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

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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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