Jesus – BeanSpired Editions

Daylight shines into a dim room through a partially open door.

Gospel

Freed to be Saved

March 24, 2023March 25, 2023 Megan Bean

Jesus isn’t a barrier. He’s an opportunity. And He's open to everyone.

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, 2022February 1, 2023 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.

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, 2022February 1, 2023 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?

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?

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?

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.

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.