Beyond Common Sense

Challenge: trust. Our is the God of the impossible. So why is it so hard to trust Him when life gets messy?

I'll be reading chapters from my devotional, "Still Waters--Finding Calm in a Crazy World" for the next few episodes, giving insights from God's Word. It's a message of help and hope. If you would like a copy, here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Waters-Wanda-MacAvoy/dp/1975994892/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3K6KV52ISUC8Q&keywords=wanda+macavoy&qid=1645309523&sprefix=wanda+macavoy+%2Caps%2C222&sr=8-3#

The Marines are the "tip of the spear," but what makes them so? And who are God's elite? Are you?

Life is always changing. Is there any solid ground left where we can find our footing?

I'll be reading chapters from my devotional, "Still Waters--Finding Calm in a Crazy World" for the next few episodes, giving insights from God's Word. It's a message of help and hope. Salvation link: https://wandamacavoy.com/what-is-salvation/

What do you do when God feels distant, and other thoughts from my devotions.(BTW, we did not move to Florida. This podcast from July somehow got oveooked.)

Time management. Need help in that area? Me too!

The Bible gives lots of helpful directions for contentment. Do you struggle with being g content. ME TOO!

Hope deferred make the heart sick. But when tje desire comes it is a tree of life. What does that mean?

This little Bible study on the phrase "more and more" will help us in our walk before God and in our love for each other. What will it take for you to grow "more and more?"

Abounding in Christ literally means bubbling over. Need some encouragement in that area? Let's "unpack"

Here is the beginning of "Angel of Light," Book 2 of my End Times Trilogy. None of us know when Jesus will return or what it will be like. This is just my imaginative thoughts! It maybe helpful to you to realize that every word from God is true, every prophecy will happen!

What is a BINO? The ultimate answer is this: It is the one who will hear Jesus say, "... I never knew you: depart from me." What are the true marks of a believer? Can we know? Matthew 7:23 NKJVhttps://bible.com/bible/1/mat.7.23.NKJV

Is there such a thing as a godly hypocrite? I think so! Listen and let me know what you think.

The nameless prophet came to King Ahab and made all the difference. There's a lesson for us there, friend!

With the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and all the horrors of Afghanistan, how can there. E any hope for us? Oh, but there is dear friend!!!

WARNING, the music at the end is a little loud! The cares of this world are like high cholesterol, clogging our connection to the Vine--Jesus--our life-source of power!

Can we have joy when we know our brothers and sisters in Christ are suffering in the hands of maniacs?

What impossible situation are you facing? Do you serve the God of the impossible?

With so much unrest in our country and across the world we have to wonder what is our future? Will America survive? Is Jesus returning? Is there any hope? Oh yes, my friend!

Knitting takes one strand of yarn and loops it into a beautiful fabric. Is that the picture of your church? Are we all one in Christ working together to form a beautiful Garment of Praise for our Lord Jesus Christ?

How do we live out this statement of Jesus? How do we live and walk in the Spirit and in truth? Psalm 15 gives us some clues, but I'll warn you--I've learned today that it takes a lot of servanthood and Galatians 2:20. "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."

12 men. All so very different. Some, we know a lot about. Others, we know very little, but all were chosen by Jesus and all followed Him

Do we really need to study the bIble? Can't I just read it? We're taking a look at Ephesians2:10---God's workmanship.

A hug shouts love about the giver and to the receiver. But that wonderful, two-armed bear hug can only happen when our hands are empty.

Jesus' suffered and died that I could live on the Solid Rock. He took me from an horrible pit, reads Psalm 40. What does that mean?

Sometimes man's laws and regulations can seem tedious, but is that also true about God's laws?

How can we know God better?

Our enemy is an expert liar. What lie is he trying to make you believe?

We all may feel as though no one understands at one time or another. But add two words and... What comfort: no one understands like Jesus!https://unsplash.com/photos/kcoOHFiWaPQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink

God's Word is filled with promises concerning His blessings for His children. They are promised for future generations as well, but are we doing our part in passing them on?

When the going gets tough, why is it so hard to yield to the Master's touch? Help will not come until we yield.

When life gets tough, God's grace becomes all sufficient and overflowing.

What trial or difficulty is trying to steal away your joy? The joy of the Lord is our strength and for that reason Satan works of doubly hard to snatch our joy away and make us weak in the faith. Take a look at some of the "great joy" passages in the Bible with me.

When life is hard, Do you shake your fist at God? Or take it out on the kids? Or kick the dog? Is there any hope? Oh yes, dear friend, there is!

Life can be tough. We get discouraged and overwhelmed, but God has the antidote!

This one is for you "old geezers" like me! A wise man I know once said, "old age is not for wimps." He is right, but by God's grace we can shine for Jesus even in our later years.

The way that you approach God and think about God will affect your relationship with God. Is he more than just a Genie in a Bottle to you? How can you make him your very best friend?

Marriage--it's God's tool to sharpen each of us into His image. "Then somebody bends," from "Beauty and the Beast," holds the key!

What is it that you are living for? Where is your focus? And what can you do to create a living legacy in your children?

Learning from David Brainerd's deep love for Sunday worship, but also balancing his Sabbath ideas with the New Testament. What is so special about Sunday anyway?

Can you name all 10? Woven into this episode is a handy way to remember all 10 in order! But more importantly, where do the 10 commandments fit into the 21 century church?

If I was asked for 2 tips about our parenting that made a difference it would be these.

Temptation comes to all of us, but Spurgeon makes an interesting point. Jesus was tempted, so is there any hope for me?

What can we learn from these little, feathery friends? A LOT!

Has COVID-19 striped away life's meaning, clarity, and peace. Perhaps God is troy g to tell you something--HE ALWAYS IS! Here are some Bible verses and thoughts to help you find His way foe your life.

We can't help but love those who "shine for Jesus," and there's nothing g that will improve a relationship like shining for Jesus. Can you do it?

Matthew Henry tells of so many blessings that are the Believers when we come to the wedding Feast mentioned in Matthew 22, but who will take the Good News to others? And can we during these trying times?