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!
Less than 100 pages, this little book is packed with a great stroyline, a lesson for us all, as well as the Gospel plain and clear! My gift you you! Merry Christmas! … More Free-Spirit Free is only $.99!
Find meaning in Jesus’ birth this Christmas season by comparing the Nativity account with prophetic passages surrounding Jesus’ second coming. Each of the 25 lessons is based on people and events surrounding Jesus’ wonderful entrance into this world as a Baby and coordinate with corresponding Bible prophecies foretelling His return as the Conquering King. … More Christmas Devotional ON SALE!!
Sometimes we don’t experience thGod’s power is because we won’t step out in faith and do what we don’t WANT to do or what we think we CAN’T do. How do I know? Because I’ve done it! … More “You think you can do these things, but you can’t!”
There is no hidden meaning in the title but there is a lesson. “But,” you ask, “why would you want to meet a skunk? I mean, who WANTS to meet a skunk?” Exactly! After being inside all day, last night I decided to take a stroll around the yard, thanking God once again for this … More When You Meet a Skunk
Whatever the “thing” is that is huge, it can cause stress and anxiety even if it is a good BIG thing! … More This is HUGE!
Two young people have trusted Jesus Christ as their Savior after reading this little book! … More “Messy to Beautiful” Jesus Saves!
It’s probably just me, but sometimes I am a “Nosy Posey” and want to know where people live! I’m sitting down to start my devotions and thanking God for his goodness. I am an ambience person, and God has blessed me with such a cozy spot here to do my devotions, I’m sitting in the … More My Cozy Place
Help! Paul Tripp to the rescue in his “New Morning Mercies.” “Discouragement focuses more on the broken glories of creation than on the restoring glories of God’s character, presence, and promises.” I’m listening! Rapidan Baptist Camp, Rochelle, VA ”New Morning Mercies” by Paul Tripp
It’s probably a question we all ask at one time or another. Perhaps the better question is, “Where is your focus?” Our focus adds clarity to the question of life’s meaning! … More What is the Meaning of Life?
How many times have you started to use a coupon only to find it had expired? I do that all the time, but what is even more annoying is when you sign up for the “Free Trial” and then forget to unsubscribe and get charged! Ugh! When I read I Samuel twenty-two, it made me … More No Expiration Date
