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. "Beyond Common Sense" is a place where I share lessons that I have learned while walking with Jesus. I have found that not only is God everywhere, but He teaches us through our experiences and through 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!
Are we fighting a losing battle? Is it inevitable that our children or grandchildren or great-grandchildren will turn from the Lord? I’m reading Judges two in my devotions: Another generation arose after them who did not know the Lord nor the work which He had done for Israel (Judges 2:10). David Guzik says this: “The … More Fighting History?
Does God crush us or are we responsible for the load of cares or difficulties which press down to crush us? As a 24/7 caregiver, at times the constant care crushes the very life out of my soul. BUT, there is hope!!!! … More Crushed
If you know anything about construction, you know that a load-bearing wall holds the weight of a floor or the ceiling and roof. Obviously, for this reason, you cannot take that wall out when doing serious remodeling. Do you sometimes feel like a load-bearing wall? Perhaps you aren’t carrying the load of the world on … More Load-bearing Wall
They are hard places, but if we will press against them, allowing God to use them to S-T-R-E-T-C-H us, we will be able to reach way beyond what we thought possible! … More S-T-R-E-T-C-H!!!
Following God is usually NOT the path of lest resistance, nd it does require complete obedience, even when it makes no earthly sense. … More Still Waters: Chapter Four
Another great devotional from Days of Praise! by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Apr. 21, 2022 “And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?” (Luke 17:17) Ten lepers, hopeless and incurable, came to Jesus, begging for His help, and He miraculously healed them. All 10 should have fallen down … More Where Are the Nine?
God doesn’t
approve when there is profession without reality, talk without walk. … More There’s ALWAYS a Lesson!
This may not float your boat, it did not float my husband’s boat! We are all so different. His mind works differently than mine, and I AM SOOOOO GLAD! But, if you are a mystery lover, this mystery in scripture may speak to your heart. On one thing we can all agree–God has a message … More Hints of Redemption
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We see our failures, are constantly reminded of life’s disappointments, and are tempted to throw in the towel when all the time God is urging us NOT TO QUIT! … More Way to go, Tilly!
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