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!
He stands by the edge of the water, watching for a moment, loving the pounding of the surf and constant ebb and flow – it reminds him of God’s immutability (never changing). But before long, he’s in with a smile of delight. My husband LOVES the ocean! I like the ocean, I can even say … More Fish-man and the Boogie Board
Last Saturday, we had a work day at our church. We scrubbed windows, painted walls, cleaned closets, decorated for fall… The men brought in wood for the pastor and his wife to keep them warm this winter, 🙂 and others worked on some electrical issues. We always have a meal, and go away feeling satisfied … More In My Father’s House
Today is one of the most tragic days in the history of America. On this day, more Americans died than on any other day in US history. Even on December 7th, 1941, 2,402 of our soldiers were killed at Pearl Harbor. September 16th – 18th, 1862, was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War at … More National Day of Mourning
Let me tell you about my grandson, Connor! When he sees me, his whole face lights up. That smile is enough to make the worst day a whole lot better. How does it make me feel? Loved. I don’t know if Connor, at thirteen months even knows what love is, but he shows it in … More Oh, that smile!!
“For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.“ 1Ch 29:15 A fond memory I have as a child, is of making shadow images on the wall. I was never very good at it, but it always amazed … More The Shadow!
We’re just minutes away from taking Nathan to the airport, which signals the close of another chapter. Where has the summer gone? Where is life going in such a hurry!!! Good-byes are never easy, but it helps me to think of all those dear mothers in the Old Country who put their sons and daughters … More Does Jesus Care?
With our unseasonably warm weather in March and then four to eight inches of snow on April 23rd, the fruit farmers are not going to have a bumper crop this year. As I look across my yard to the neighbor’s apple trees I see very little fruit! Can the same scenario play over in our … More Lessons From the Frozen Fruit Trees
I’m heading to a Dodge Ball Teen activity. I’ve made the taco fixins’ and am just about ready to roll. I keep telling the Lord that at age fifty-three, it’s time for someone else to do teens! Aren’t I too old, tired and grumpy?!! For any of you ladies that are in the Sunday School … More Duty or Delight
“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 You may have noticed that the countdown calendar is not on my blog page any more. That’s because I just heard from my publisher that the date of publication has been moved back to March 2013. … More Dealing with Disappointment (Part Two)
“And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.” Job 1:21,22 Disappointment – something or someone that is not what you were … More Dealing with Disappointment
