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Tag: prayer

God, Tough Times

When God Says No

February 26, 2025 Megan Bean

"No" is a small word that has a way of filling our vision until we can see nothing else. But when we study the Bible, we find that “no” is rarely the end of the story.

Tagged prayer, trust2 Comments
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God

Where to Find God

January 28, 2025July 21, 2025 Megan Bean

God wants to be found. So where do we look for Him when He seems to elude us?

Tagged Bible, Church, creation, discernment, discipleship, doubt, faith, humility, Jesus, perspective, prayer, worship4 Comments
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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
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God, Life

Scavenger Hunting for God’s Will

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Megan Bean

When we realize God is calling to us through our quandaries, we realize we're not alone in them. In the midst of overwhelming uncertainty, we can be sure of—and draw strength from—three things.

Tagged Bible, discipleship, faith, God's will, Holy Spirit, obedience, perseverence, perspective, prayer, providence, trust, uncertainty, wisdom1 Comment
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Life

Powering Up Prayer

August 4, 2023September 18, 2024 Megan Bean

What seems at first like a simple ritual can become a journey, a ministry, a way of life.

Tagged Bible, discipleship, Holy Spirit, love, prayer1 Comment
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God, Tough Times

When God’s Timing Seems Terrible

January 27, 2023February 1, 2023 Megan Bean

In the face of loss, where and how can we find the providence of a loving, sovereign God?

Tagged blessing, doubt, faith, grace, gratitude, loss, obedience, perspective, prayer, trust, worry4 Comments
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Tough Times

Preparing for the Hard Times

September 16, 2022September 26, 2024 Megan Bean

Nothing can guarantee we'll make it through hardship without scars, slip-ups, or shaky moments. But there are things we can do to maximize our chances of suffering in a way that honors God and makes us more like Jesus. And a lot of that work begins long before the trial does.

Tagged Bible, discipleship, faith, growth, interruptions, obedience, perspective, prayer, worship1 Comment
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Relationships

Building a Faithful Future

December 22, 2021September 27, 2024 Megan Bean

How can we foster genuine, enduring faith in the young people within our spheres of influence?

Tagged children, Church, discipleship, faith, prayer, service2 Comments
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Relationships, Tough Times

Sharing Faith

November 24, 2021September 26, 2024 Megan Bean

God is our ultimate Source of faith. But often He provides it through other people.

Tagged Bible, Church, discipleship, doubt, faith, friendship, grace, prayer3 Comments
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Donkey Devos, Life

Back to the Present

September 29, 2021September 27, 2024 Megan Bean

Our walk with God requires a similar presence of mind. In order to stick with Him through a world of temptations and uncertainty, we need to keep our focus on Him and where He is guiding us.

Tagged animals, donkeys, focus, perspective, prayer, purpose, Second Coming, service, sin, temptation2 Comments

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