Mind Over Matter
December 31, 2021
What is your issue? What do you deal with on a regular basis? Does it rule your life, or have you found the secret of successful living? … More Mind Over Matter
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!
Keep Shining!
December 28, 2021
Dear believer, we are only tiny quivering lights compared to Lazarus, whose very life was a shining testimony to the power of Jesus Christ. … More Keep Shining!
The Tree of Life
November 27, 2021
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. … More The Tree of Life
More and More
November 13, 2021
This little Bible study on the phrase “more and more” will help us in our walk before God and in our love for each other. What will it take for you to grow “more and more?” https://www.spreaker.com/episode/47462446
Salvation Silhouettes #2: Philemon
November 13, 2021
Bond Brothers was probably the most difficult book for me to write. It took a lot of research and I didn’t want to seem to be “adding to scripture.” However, that said, it is one of my favorite books, and Philemon’s conversion story is also one of my favorites! Here’s just a little bit of … More Salvation Silhouettes #2: Philemon
Rewriting History
November 8, 2021
Recently, my husband read a quote about Lady Jane Grey. It prompted me to watch a documentary on her. It was well done, quite informative, but, sadly, it painted her in a misleading way. Twice, she refered to her as a “teenage idealog.” The definition of an idealog is: an often blindly partisan advocate or … More Rewriting History
Be Still
October 29, 2021
So, maybe you’re a meditation guru. You know how to still your soul into perfect quietness. I’m afraid that’s not enough. … More Be Still
Sweet Compromise
October 26, 2021
The sweetness of our marriage comes because Tom shortens his stride and I lengthen mine. … More Sweet Compromise
This Present Darkness
October 22, 2021
The brightest light on a dark day in Church and State is a man to whom the word of God has come. … More This Present Darkness
The Power of the Sun
October 20, 2021
(written on September 15th, 2021) Here we are, at one of our favorite spots, Myrtle Beach. As we checked in the desk clerk said,”I thinkmore and more people are discovering a well-kept secret: that September and October are some of thebest times to come here.” Ditto. It’s less crowded, a quieter crowd, not as hot … More The Power of the Sun
