Author: Wanda MacAvoy

Who am I? So many labels can be applied to any of our lives. I'm a born-again follower of Jesus Christ, a pastor's wife, an author, mother, grandmother, musician, and blogger, and podcaster. "Beyond Common Sense" is a place where I share "Lessons Learned While Walking with Jesus." I have found that not only is God everywhere, but He teaches us through our experiences and common, ordinary examples from His world. From the inchworm to the tragedy of my husband's fall, all of these hold timeless truths handed to us by our heavenly Father to draw us closer to Him. How wonderful! What a privilege to share some of those lessons... with you!

Don’t Give Up!

May 23, 2026

Hope makes us keep on keeping on. At times, we wonder when to keep going and when to give up. … More Don’t Give Up!

Raccoons and Blackbirds

May 20, 2026

Personal doubts put sand into the machinery of life, but the real problem is not our personal struggling but our questioning God. … More Raccoons and Blackbirds

Voices in My Head

May 6, 2026

Hypocrites, Gossips, and Sin, Oh My!

April 23, 2026

It’s easy to look at all the difficulties the church has, all the spots and wrinkles. Jude has much to say about that. So, why do I look upon church with fondness when so many are ready to trash the whole idea? … More Hypocrites, Gossips, and Sin, Oh My!

Do You Need to Cry?

April 11, 2026

Spring is in the air! … More Do You Need to Cry?

Your Word Was to Me…Like Eggplant?

April 7, 2026

When I have nothing new to tell you, when solid resources abound both free and in many languages, why add one more post to a staggering number of better-written challenges for Bible reading? … More Your Word Was to Me…Like Eggplant?