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!
Two Sides of the Storm
These words from Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” are a blessing and a warning. So well put!! Morning – Day 56“The wrath to come.” It is pleasant to pass over a country after a storm has spent itself; to smell the freshness of the herbs after the rain has passed away, and to note the drops … More Two Sides of the Storm
What is Godliness?
God, through Paul’s pen, calls it a great mystery, but the mystery is not HOW it is to be done. The great mystery is that we, mortal beings, can enjoy and display godliness because of Jesus’ great sacrifice! … More What is Godliness?
Spirit Rock…Cleft Rock?
Did you know that a Spanish coin with $500,000 dating back to 1715 was discovered off the coast of Florida in 2015? Hmmm. A gold coin…Did you know that in 1962, $60,000 would be the equivalent to $500,000 today? What will Jack Kilgus do with those coins if he finds them at Spirit Rock? This … More Spirit Rock…Cleft Rock?
What IS the meaning of life?
We have an enemy who NEVER sleeps, NEVER tires of tormenting us, NEVER stops harassing us!!! He is worse than I could ever describe and he knows that if we, God’s children, are discouraged, depressed, and looking inward, we will be ineffective in whatever God has called us to do! … More What IS the meaning of life?
Fear Not, Little Flock
we have nothing to “fear” and can be assured that “all these things shall be added unto [us]” … More Fear Not, Little Flock
Ready to Die?
Jesus called it Paradise. Are you ready for Paradise? That sounds SO much better! … More Ready to Die?
What’s Left When the Dust Settles
What will be left when the dust settles? The lives and testimonies of those who built their lives on the solid rock of Jesus and His words. Is that you? … More What’s Left When the Dust Settles
The Tax Collector’s Point of View
I’m so glad that God included the hated tax collector in His choice of authors! We all have a message to give. As believers, we get to tell the greatest story about the greatest Man who ever lived! … More The Tax Collector’s Point of View
Eating Eggshells
God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:20-24). … More Eating Eggshells







