Parenting 101: Spanking (part 2)
February 13, 2020
A TENDER PARENT CAN SCARCELY FIND IN HIS HEART TO DO THIS; IT GOES MUCH AGAINST THE GRAIN. But he finds it is necessary; it is his duty. … More Parenting 101: Spanking (part 2)
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!
Promised Success
February 5, 2020
Pinpoint what is holding you back from success and nail it to the cross. Jesus died for all our failures. He lives in us to accomplish all our successes. … More Promised Success
2020 Hindsight
January 30, 2020
2020 hindsight is actually useless because we can’t know the future… or can we? … More 2020 Hindsight
New Year’s Resolution
January 23, 2020
How is yours going? I’m not a great believer in New Year’s Resolutions; however, I do love a new start to a new year. Whether it’s the beginning of a calendar year or a new school year or the first day of our children’s Bible club (Master Club), I love a new beginning! This year … More New Year’s Resolution
Parenting 101: Spanking (Part 1)
January 7, 2020
“I wouldn’t want to be raising my kids in this world!” Doesn’t every parent say that? I remember saying it and I remember my mom saying it to me! As the world seems to get crazier and crazier, what a wonderful, blessed assurance that our Lord Jesus NEVER changes! Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and … More Parenting 101: Spanking (Part 1)
A Closer Look
December 28, 2019
Happy New Year! It’s just around the corner and I hope you are taking some time to think about your devotions for 2020. Do you have a plan or are you going to shoot from the hip?! I realize that, if you are like me, shooting from the hip is a way of life in … More A Closer Look
silent–holy–calm–bright
December 16, 2019
I’m sure you recognize those words taken from the most popular Christmas carol world-wide. I won’t bore you with statistics, but the above statement is a fact not just my opinion. As we draw near to this most special night of the year, can we claim these four adjectives and use them to describe our … More silent–holy–calm–bright
Problems, Problems, problems
November 20, 2019
“And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” (Psalm 55:6) … More Problems, Problems, problems
simplicity from confusion
November 12, 2019
Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so! … More simplicity from confusion
It’s a Wonderful Normal–podcast
November 8, 2019
Will you be in church this Sunday? Then you have a wonderful normal too! … More It’s a Wonderful Normal–podcast
