Potential
May 4, 2021
So much potential in every life! Do you ever wonder what God sees in us? Does He see the potential and weep because of our lack of interest and effort, like Jesus wept over Jerusalem? … More Potential
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!
El-Roi, the God Who Sees
April 29, 2021
Does it make a difference in your life, knowing that God sees you? Is it comforting or frightening? … More El-Roi, the God Who Sees
Bear Hugs
April 24, 2021
A hug shouts love about the giver and to the receiver. But that wonderful, two-armed bear hug can only happen when our hands are empty. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/44468610
Just Two Ounces?
March 14, 2021
Just two ounces! That really couldn’t make any difference, could it? Well, for the past few months, our cuckoo clock has had a problem: the weight which pulls the gear for the music would sometimes play and other times slip to the floor. I had thought that perhaps the cone-shaped weights were different sizes, so … More Just Two Ounces?
The God Who Provides
March 3, 2021
God’s provisions for the believer include far more than physical necessities. These are indicated by seven beautiful titles ascribed to Him in the New Testament. … More The God Who Provides
Know God?
March 3, 2021
How can we know God? The answer is quite simple in word, not so simple in commitment, but truly the best choice we can make. ☺ https://www.spreaker.com/episode/43712777
Our Consuming Fire
February 20, 2021
Heb 12:29 For our God is a consuming fire. This verse can seem frightening, especially as we watch the devouring forest fires in the west. Fire can be such a wonderful comfort. Pictures of family gatherings around a campfire or nestled in on a wintry night before a crackling fire in the fireplace can bring … More Our Consuming Fire
Four Little Words
February 9, 2021
Words—the vehicles with which we communicate. Oh, how strong they can be for good or for evil. One simple statement can change a life, or even the course of history! As I was reading about King Saul, this fact was evident. Four little words! They were not careless words or words spoken to hurt anyone; … More Four Little Words
Living or Walking
January 29, 2021
And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: Genesis 5:22 Alive—living, not dead. That is a rather straightforward definition! If you are reading this, then you qualify as being alive. 😊 Throughout the Genesis genealogy, a list of names is given followed by the number of years they … More Living or Walking
What the Donkey Saw
January 26, 2021
When life’s paths are uncomfortable, and seem not to make sense, keep trusting God. … More What the Donkey Saw
