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!
Success – finding the will of God and doing it. That is definitely NOT Webster’s definition – it is the Christian’s definition though. Webster defines success a bit differently: the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for. That kind of success comes in all shapes and sizes: I am successful at losing four pounds. … More Success
Well, I’ve gotten the official word today: Twelve Smooth Stones will be available by late summer! How exciting is that? Even babies only take nine months! (I completed the book in February, 2011!) Thank you again to all of you who have been such a support in this ‘project.” I know the Lord’s hand is … More Coming Sooner Than You Think!
Ah, is there anything more delicious than a spoonful of rich, creamy, smooth-as-silk chocolate pudding? Well, perhaps it’s a chunk of velvety melt-in-you-mouth chocolate fudge. Rich, creamy, smooth, velvety – these are all adjectives describing the consistency of pudding or fudge, and the consistency can make or break our enjoyment of the treat. This truth … More The Power of Consistency
I’m in the hands of the Potter: My life was useless clay, Until His gentle hands took me From the storage room that day. He took this hardened lump of dirt And squeezed again and again; I really did not know Him then Or what was in His plan. And when my heart was ready … More The Perfect Potter
This past week, Nike released to the public a new basketball sneaker which caused quite a sensation. In New York, people slept on the street for seven days just to get a pair. In Orlando, more than 100 deputies in riot gear had to break up an unruly crowd. All for a sneaker? Take a … More Common Sense and Sneakers
Are you one of those ‘uncommon people?’ 🙂 Who are they, and how do you know if you are one? What does it mean to be uncommon? If you haven’t already noticed, I rely heavily on two books: the Bible and the dictionary! Uncommon is defined as: not ordinarily encountered – unusual. It can also … More Uncommon People
While we’re in the doldrums of February’s winter season, think back or ahead with me to those wonderful summer days at the beach. The sun is hot, but the ocean breeze combined with an occasional dip cools you and allows you to bake longer in the sun. That exposure tans … More Common Sense and Exposure
What do you like to read? Are you tired of the same old boy-meets-girl scenario, where their meeting is ruinous, and you spend the rest of your time reading about what you already knew would happen? I did, so I wrote Twelve Smooth Stones. For Christians who are attempting to live a holy life, many books … More Why I wrote Twelve Smooth Stones
Common sense – dictionary.com describes it as sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence. (Normal native intelligence? That’s scary!) Yesterday, as I watched a man stand beside his car and blow his nose in the cold and snow instead of getting into the car and out of the weather … More Common Sense for Uncommon People
Twelve Smooth Stones is in publishing mode. What does that mean? I’m not sure, but I do know that it has been an exciting and challenging process. I read several articles which stated that writing a book wisthe easy part. That is very true! If you would like to be informed about Twelve Smooth Stones publishing date, just check … More Coming Soon! Twelve Smooth Stones
