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Perry and Shawna Mornings
May 23, 2025
"I’ve Thought God Has Hated Me Since I Was a Boy"
As Shawna laid on her back in her sunroom, she allowed all her swirling thoughts to settle with the intention of just being with God – not reading her Bible or even praying – just being. Within moments she was overwhelmed by God’s love for her. God wants you to know how much He loves you.
CJ has absolutely hated himself since he was 7 years old. He recently asked God: Can you hear me? Is there a seat for me at your table? And will you please make it unmistakable when you answer these prayers? God made it very clear because He wants us to know how much He loves us!
Chris grew up in a dysfunctional family. While on vacation with his girlfriend’s family he was so uncomfortable with the love that flowed so freely between them. God Himself expressed His love to Chris through the mom in the family. God truly wants us to know that He loves us.
Once in a while God pulls back the curtain and shows us what he’s up to. That happened this week for Perry. He shared the story this week of helping out a troubled woman at Zeeland Hospital. Then yesterday Christine called. She had been prompted to listen to Perry and Shawna and when she clicked into the show Perry was sharing that story. Christine realized Perry was talking about her sister. And there’s more!
When Shawna moved from Arizona to Michigan she could see how this would be good for everyone in her family but her. “God, what am I here to do?” she asked. And she sensed God’s reply was, “What do you want to do?” As she thought about it she resolved that she wants to help others to live in love relationship with God knowing that He’s right here, right now – to make disciples. We are all called and commissioned to do just that.
Perry admits, “I am Edmund.” Edmund from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Edmund betrayed his siblings to the White Witch of Narnia because of his lust for Turkish delight. Because of that, his life, and all of Narnia would be destroyed. That’s was the rule of the Deep Magic. But she didn’t know of a magic deeper still!
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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.