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!
I Think—God KNOWS!
Compromise: When is it okay to accept a new idea or thought? Paul was presenting “THE UNKNOWN GOD” to the Athenians on Mars Hill, but are all the “new thoughts” coming at us about God’s Word always viable? … More I Think—God KNOWS!
The Little Things
Where would have been our flourishing churches of today if our forefathers had disdained to sustain them while they were yet in their infancy? Spurgeon … More The Little Things
A Bitter Pill
When God hands you that “bitter pill” situation, what will you do? This little story is based on Acts 9:26-27, when Saul the Persecutor is back as Saul, the Preacher.
What about those believers who had lost loved ones during Saul’s havoc?
… More A Bitter Pill
Casual Commitment
Can you imagine if two of your church members instantly dropped dead in a church service? That’s enough to get the hardest heart’s attention! … More Casual Commitment
Too Old to Learn
At our first ministry, an older woman came to Tom and said, “I’ve read through the Bible so many times, there’s nothing left to learn.” … More Too Old to Learn
Mary Broke the Bank!
“You must sit at his feet, or you will never anoint them; he must pour his divine teaching into you, or you will never pour out a precious ointment upon him” (Spurgeon). … More Mary Broke the Bank!
Let it Go!
But there are also times when he has done all he can do, and there is nothing to be accomplished by further worrying, so he must leave it in the Lord’s hands. … More Let it Go!
The Bible in Pictures!
Every time those lawmakers leave that room, if they will only look up, they will see those profound, life-transforming words! … More The Bible in Pictures!
Taking the Plunge!
I’m heading to the CHAP Convention. Come check ti out! … More Taking the Plunge!







