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!
Well, the last job is done for the winter—tilling the garden. Dear old Tilly is out there now, purring away until the gas is gone. A good wash and she gets to rest for the season. The garden is ready, but for what? It’s ready to rest; however, any seeds that are still in the … More Ready, Set, WAIT!
WWJD—What would Jesus do? What a wonderful mantra. (By the way, that word ‘mantra’ means: in Hindu and Buddhist religious practice, a sacred word, chant, or sound that is repeated during meditation to facilitate spiritual power and transformation of consciousness. Somehow, it doesn’t seem fitting to use it in reference to Jesus Christ!) HOWEVER, the … More Just a Little Talk About Jesus
Here’s a little sample from ” A Moment in Time,” if you would like just a sip! Hopefully, you’ll find it’s “good to the last drop!” Prologue “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall … More How about a little taste?
I’ve recently added two pages to my blog, and I thought I’d give you a “heads-up” concerning them! I’ve really enjoyed writing the short stories on characters in the Bible. You’ll find them under “Short Stories” above. (I hope I’m not insulting your intelligence, but at times I can’t find my way around my own … More Two New Pages
A Moment in Time is really the prequel to Angel of Light the second book it the Strong Delusion Trilogy. If you are familiar with what the Bible has to say about Jesus’ Second Coming, you will know that the phrase “strong delusion” is taken from 2 Thessalonians 2:11: And for this cause God shall … More Why I Wrote “A Moment in Time”
I’m excited to introduce my next book: A Moment in Time, Book One of the Strong Delusion Trilogy. Many are asking, “Is Jesus coming soon?” I’d love to say, “Yes!” Certainly the signs of the times seem to appear in every newspaper, and many of the necessary events are already in place for Him to return; however, God is not on our … More Jesus is Coming!
What makes the perfect seashell? Last week I enjoyed a morning stroll on the beach. Usually, that’s my husband’s routine; however, since his fall in March, long walks are still a trial. This vacation was a step into the unknown: How much would he be able to walk or enjoy the beach? Certainly, life has … More The Perfect Shell, or Finally Home!
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 3:20 I know many of you don’t really know me, and this article isn’t about me; however, in praising my God, I’d like to give you a glimpse of … More WOW! Look What God Did for Me
On Monday, my husband and I spend part of the morning looking for a wallet. It had been left on the trunk of a car, along with a Bible. The Bible was found—sadly in several pieces, but the wallet is still missing. I took a rake with me on my hunt to sift through the high … More LOST!
Today will always be remembered for the infamous crimes that were purposed against our homeland and the overwhelming numbers of lives that were tragically taken from us. Thirteen years later, and the images are just as real now as they were then. The shock that such a feat could happen in America still makes us numb. … More God in our schools–God in our children
