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February 24, 2025
“This Could Be the Thing That Breaks Me” - Shawna
There’s a tension Shawna lives with that wears on her. And being honest, there are days that she feels like it’s going to break her.
But in a recent trip to Shawna’s home church in California she was flooded with memories of significant moments in her life that happened there. And she was reminded that God’s writing her story. He’s got a plan and a purpose for her life and yours, even now.
Then, Shawna’s worried about many things. A constant distraction taking up brain space. As she was reading the story of Mary and Martha she was reminded of Jesus’ words, “Mary chose what is better.” And she realized that we get to choose whether to worry or be captivated by every word of Jesus.
Perry dusted off a song he wrote decades ago called “Pure In Heart.” When he wrote it all those years ago he knew there was a motivation in him to do ministry for God and make it all about him. And it’s still in him. But he’s finding the way forward to do ministry for God and make it about him.
Actions speak louder than words. In a conversation Jesus had with an expert in the law Jesus turned the conversation from what the man knew intellectually to how he lived. Makes Shawna wonder, “Is my life a reflection of what I know about God?”
And last, sin rips us off. Keeps us from living a life that is full. And we can be tempted to think, “That’s just the way it is.” But we can come to a place of dependence where you take a risky step and tap into a power you didn’t realize was there!
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Perry LaHaie
Perry LaHaie's passion is to know Jesus and make Him known. “I’m all in with Jesus but not all put together. I need Jesus right now as much as I did when I first started following Him!” Perry says. In addition to co-hosting Perry and Shawna Mornings, Perry is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and advocate for those who haven’t yet heard the gospel, especially those in the Muslim world. Born and raised in northern Michigan, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a graduate degree in Cross- cultural Communications. Perry also serves with Frontiers, a worldwide ministry to Muslims. Perry and his bride, Teresa, call Holland, Michigan home. They have two adult children, Kali and Taylor, and Taylor’s bride, Bri.
Shawna Beyer
Shawna Beyer has a way of telling stories that create personal connection— to her, to one another, and to God. She has been a homeschool mom, church planter, project lead for a consulting company, and church staff member. Though she’s been involved in ministry with her husband (Dan) in Iowa, Arizona, and now Michigan, she was born and raised in Southern California and as they say, “You can take the girl out of California . . .” She is mom to four grown kids (Bryn, Drayson, Eden, and Haven) who no longer need her but humor her anyway. Shawna is passionate about the rhythms we weave into the fabric of our lives to fall more in love with God each day. Healthy foods are her go-to, but she will abandon that whole track in a heartbeat for a homemade cinnamon roll like Grandma used to make.
Perry and Shawna Mornings
The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you’re Abba’s child and that you’re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus’ love.