purpose – BeanSpired Editions

The face of a dark brown donkey stares into the camera. He wears a forest-green halter with gold-colored hardware. His face, neck, and shoulder fill most of the picture. Beyond him to the left is a metal barn wall. A light gray donkey photobombs in the lower left corner of the image.

Back to the Present

September 29, 2021June 2, 2022 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.

A slab of cement on the ground, with tufts of grass around the edges, has several hoofprints stamped into it.

Gospel

Good News Afoot

July 23, 2021June 1, 2022 Megan Bean

Keep your Gospel shoes on. Because you have some walking to do. And you want all your footprints to spell Jesus.

God, Tough Times

When Suffering Makes No Sense

January 27, 2021June 2, 2022 Megan Bean

Suffering when you can see the point is hard. Suffering when you can’t see the point is harder.

God, Life

God’s Belongings

July 24, 2020June 2, 2022 Megan Bean

What does a life owned by God look like?

God, Life

Walk This Way

September 29, 2018June 2, 2022 Megan Bean

Sometimes God’s call makes more sense than we expect.

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.

Life, Writing

So, What’s Your Story About?

August 27, 2015June 2, 2022 Megan Bean

This phrase has become a writing mantra. And a question for life.

Life, Relationships, Writing

Using Our Gifts

July 18, 2015June 2, 2022 Megan Bean

God has given each of us gifts to enjoy and to use in serving others. We should explore our gifts and seek opportunities to share God’s grace through them.