"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning." Louis L'Amour.
In Jesus, every day is a new beginning. Each day we can start fresh because he had shed his blood to take away all our sin. Enter in.
Maybe you feel like me:
My favorite Christmas carols are the ones that take me back to the night Jesus was born. That make me feel like I'm there, experiencing those amazing and humble sights and sounds.
The one that really does it for me is O Little Town of Bethlehem.
As a songwriter I have always wanted to try to write a song that would capture the wonder of that night. And that moment came several years ago as I was driving to my boyhood home in the north woods of Michigan.
As I drove through an almost blinding snowstorm, the song Glory to God was born. It's written from the perspecitive of one of the shepherds on the night Jesus was born. Please enjoy this special song as my Christmas gift to you!
If you want to download the song you can get it at I Tunes.
Pledge My Head to Heaven
To get the song click on "download" at the bottom of the screen and follow the prompts. Need help? E mail me at perry.lahaie@frontiers.org.
When I think of the dearest relationships in my life, my wife, my daughter, my son, I think of one dearer still, my Lord Jesus Christ. And I think of his staggering words: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters–yes, even his own life–he cannot be my disciple” (Matt. 14:26).
This is the same Lord who calls me to lay down my life for my wife as he laid down his life for his people (Eph. 5:25ff). The same Lord who tells me that if I don’t care for my children, I’ve denied the faith, I’m worse than an unbeliever. And still his words reverberate, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate…”
As I’ve soaked on this through my journey I’ve become convinced of two things: One, Jesus calls me to an ocean depth, self-less loyalty to my family. And two, he calls me to a loyalty, a love, a devotion to him that is deeper still. For only One has taken the scars for me. Only One deserves a love that is deeper than the love of family, of my own life: the majestic, tender Lord Jesus.
O Jesus, let me die to all lesser loves that I might follow you wherever undying devotion to you leads.
I'd love to hear about a time when you've experienced God's awesome presence. I’ll never forget feeling the awesome fear of God at the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. The sense of His power was so palpable, I felt like running from that place. God has used that in my life to show me that he has the power to accomplish the impossbile in my life. Let me know about your experience of His presence.
We've just released my lastest song to Christian radio, Forgive Myself. This song refectls a hard won battle in my life and a victory that I use God's power to hold onto every day.
I believe this song has a real life transformational potential. I hope that God can use it in YOUR life. Pray that God accomlishes HIS purpose for the tune.
Forgive Myself could be a huge cross-over song. Like a lot of the music of Christian artists I've enjoyed that have been on the Billboard Pop charts, that song resonates of a spiritual meaning that could reach out to a larger audience. It isn't just good Christian music, it's good music with a Christian message. There are ways to touch people spiritually that extend into places they didn't know existed. If you'll promise to personally autograph your CD, I'll buy it if it contains Forgive Myself. That song will be on a lot of MP3 players in Syracuse. Cathy from Syracuse, NY
The new covenant is God's unshakeable promise to forgive our sins, to meet with us face to face, to write his laws on our hearts and finally to give us eternal life.
This promise that God will write his laws on our hearts gives us the the ability to offer him deep, heartfelt obedience.
So he writes his words on my heart? That sounds painful.
It's seems to me that when God's writes his laws deep within me, it hurts. I can imagine God taking his sacred quill and carving his precious words on my tender, unprotected, innermost being.
His carving pains. And yet the pain gives way to a deeper obedience.
Which relates to the biblical idea of suffering: The idea that suffering makes us more like Jesus. Maybe these two: God writing his laws on our hearts and the sufferings of life are intimately linked.
Perhaps in these times of suffering in life, God is actually carving his laws deep within.
And after the pain, after the incisions of his carved words heal, we follow him and love him with a passion and devotion like never before.
This, I believe, is the wonder and awe and mystery of being changed into the image of God: That he does it through our sufferings and that the suffering comes from the pain we feel as God is writing his law within.
So. Every time you and I feel the pain, let us remind ourselves that he is writing his word on our hearts. And let us find the joy in it. Because the pain is leading to more of the image of God in this life and to a brilliant perfection in the world without end.
Forgiving myself is all about embracing and accepting with open arms the complete forgiveness of Jesus. For me a huge part of accepting that forgiveness is letting go of my own anxious efforts to try to add to what Jesus has done for me. It's choosing to release the killing load of debt that I'm no longer meant to carry. It's rejecting self punishment, fully trusting Jesus Christ because he has pronounced my sin debt PAID IN FULL.
The creation of my new music video marks a brand new phase in promoting the song and the new project "Endless Fields."
In June the song was released to the inspirational format at Christian radio. Because we picked up a couple of networks the song has been heard on over 100 stations across the country.
Now the song is being released to the adult contemporary format at Christian radio which esentially means it'll have a chance to be heard by a whole new audience.
Bottom line though, if the message can reach one new person and help them to see life in Christ in a fresh way, that's what it's all about.
It's not about a top ten song, it's not about big concert venues, it's not about Dove awards, it's not about an article in Christianity today, a great review in Billboard.
It's all about the glory of God and impacting one more life with the power and love of Jesus Christ. I've had to relearn these things of late and I'm coming back, as Matt Redmen has written, "to the heart of worship."
I'm thrilled to share with you the first single from my new record "Endless Fields!" You Don't Need Me (But You Want Me).
To God's glory, I'm excited to share that the song is being played on over 100 radio stations across the country.
Feel free to play the song using the player at the bottom of the page. There's also a short segment that includes my thoughts about the song. It's the second cut on the player. Check that out as well 'cause I think it will add an even greater dimension to the song for you.
I'd also love for you to click on "comments" and let me know what you think. Enjoy!
 I came to faith in Jesus when I was just ten years old. And He put in my heart a hunger to want to please him. But as I came into my teen years, I failed Jesus so often. And every time I would fail, shame would say to me, "This is who you are and this is who you're always going to be."
And those voices of shame have dogged me throughout my life. But through God's healing work in my life I've come to realize that I'm not defined by my sins, I'm defined by who Jesus Christ says I am.
He's says to me and you, "You're forgiven, you're beautiful, you're precious, you're priceless, you're redeemed" and so much more. Jesus gives a brand new identity to those who follow him.
I still hear the voices of shame. But they don't have the power they used to because I've discovered and am discovering who I am in Jesus Christ.
When the voices come, I remind myself who I am and whose I am. I preach grace to myself. And when I still feel the sting of shame from past failure, I remind myself that what I feel is NOT the truth. Who I am in Jesus and what he says about me is the truth.
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First off and most important, I'm just a guy who's trying to follow Jesus and figure out where He's leading. Most of the time it's fun and sometimes it's really hard. You may or may not know that I'm a singer, songwriter, guitarist. My passion is following Jesus and making him known and I try to share that through my music. This passion to share Jesus through music has taken me to Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand and Belgium. For several years I've worked with Family Life Radio www.myflr.org as the afternoon drive host in Midland, Michigan along with my solo aritst work. Now I've joined a ministry in Phoenix, Arizona and am using radio and music to, with love and respect, invite Muslims to follow Jesus www.frontiers.org. If I can encourage you in any way, then you've made my day!
And let me encourage you with the perry lahaie e letter. It includes inspiring faith thoughts for your journey, upcoming appearances, news about new music and a chance to let me know what I can pray for you about. Click on the Contact button.
Upcoming events
- Fri, March 12 – Sat, March 13
- 247 To Go Bakersfield
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Bakersfield CA
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- 247 To Go is an event focusing on 247 Muslim groups with NO Christian witness. If the idea of bringing God glory in some of the hardest places on earth stirs your soul, this is your one-of-a-kind opportunity to team up and strategize with like-minded people. Catch a vision and get equipped to bring the good news to those who've never heard it before!
Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs. For more info and to register call 1.800.462.8436.
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- Sun, March 14
- 11:00 am
- First Presbyterian Bakersfield
- First Prebyterian Church
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1705 17th Street Bakersfield CA
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- Perry will be sharing both his music and how God is moving in the Muslim world.
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- Mon, March 22
- 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Pathways
- Bethany Community Church
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6240 S Price Road Tempe AZ
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- Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs at this mulit-week class. Pathways focuses on what God is doing in the world and how you can be involved. There's no cost and you're invited.
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- Mon, April 5
- 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Pathways
- Bethany Community Church
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6240 South Price Road Tempe AZ
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- Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs at this mulit-week class. Pathways focuses on what God is doing in the world and how you can be involved. There's no cost and you're invited.
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- Fri, April 9, 2010 – Sat, April 10, 2010
- 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- 247 To Go Columbus
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Columbus OH
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- 247 To Go is an event focusing on 247 Muslim groups with NO Christian witness. If the idea of bringing God glory in some of the hardest places on earth stirs your soul, this is your one-of-a-kind opportunity to team up and strategize with like-minded people. Catch a vision and get equipped to bring the good news to those who've never heard it before!
Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs. For more info and to register call 1.800.462.8436.
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- Mon, April 19 – Fri, April 23
- Member Care Symposium
- Frontiers US Sending Base
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Phoenix AZ
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- Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs at this conference focusing on how to care for Christian workers who are taking the gospel to the nations. If you're interested in learning how to take better care of the frontline workers from your church, consider attending! Call 1.800.462.8436 for more info.
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- Sun, May 2
- 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Pathways
- Central Christian Church South Campus
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965 E. Germann Road Gilbert AZ
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- Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs at this mulit-week class. Pathways focuses on what God is doing in the world and how you can be involved. There's no cost and you're invited.
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- Fri, May 21, 2010 – Sat, May 22, 2010
- 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- 247 To Go Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs CO
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- 247 To Go is an event focusing on 247 Muslim groups with NO Christian witness. If the idea of bringing God glory in some of the hardest places on earth stirs your soul, this is your one-of-a-kind opportunity to team up and strategize with like-minded people. Catch a vision and get equipped to bring the good news to those who've never heard it before!
Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs. For more info and to register call 1.800.462.8436.
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Previous events
- Sun, February 28
- Global Champions: Reaching the Globe for Christ Conference
- First Baptist Church
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4525 S McClintock Drive Tempe AZ
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- Perry will be sharing God's heart for ALL nations through his worship leading and by sharing his songs at the 8, 9:30 and 11 a services. AND he'll be in concert in the evening at 6!
- Fri, February 26, 2010 – Sat, February 27, 2010
- 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- 247 To Go Phoenix
- Frontiers US Sending Base
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Phoenix AZ
(MAP)
- 247 To Go is an event focusing on 247 Muslim groups with NO Christian witness. If the idea of bringing God glory in some of the hardest places on earth stirs your soul, this is your one-of-a-kind opportunity to team up and strategize with like-minded people. Catch a vision and get equipped to bring the good news to those who've never heard it before!
On Friday evening Perry will be leading a Concert of Prayer. If you think of your prayer as an instrument, a Concert of Prayer is a joining of many instruments so that the Kingdom will come to the Muslim world as it is in heaven. It's an interactive time with God and one another that involves worship, group prayer for breakthroughs in the Muslim world, listening to the Holy Spirit and sharing insights with one another.
For more info and to register call 1.800.462.8436.
- Sat, January 30
- 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- Send Us Out!
- Bethany Bible Church
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6060 N 7th Ave Phoenix AZ
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- Be inspired! Come hear about the leap of faith Mark and Jess Spangler of Phoenix are about to make: A leap of faith into the amazing work God is doing to bring the bible to people groups who right now don't have it. Their headed to Africa to work with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Have your eyes opened to what God is doing and see how you can be a part. Not only will you hear Mark and Jess's inspiring story, Perry will be sharing his music. To RSVP call 602.717.8756.
- Thu, January 7 – Sat, January 9
- Prayer Gathering for the Muslim World
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Santa Ynez CA
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- Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs at this prayer event focused on seeing the Holy Spirit poured out in the Muslim world to an even greater degree. Contact Perry for more info at perry.lahaie@frontiers.org.
- Tue, November 17, 2009
- 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Encountering the World of Islam Concert of Prayer
- Frontiers US Sending Base
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Phoenix AZ
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- Perry will be leading a Concert of Prayer on the last meeting of this multi-week class focusing on sharing Jesus' love with Muslims. If you think of your prayer as an instrument, a Concert of Prayer is a joining of many instruments so that the Kingdom will come to the Muslim world as it is in heaven. It's an interactive time with God and one another that involves worship, group prayer for breakthroughs in the Muslim world, listening to the Holy Spirit and sharing insights with one another. Your invited! To get directions call 602.717.8756.
- Sat, November 7, 2009 – Sun, November 8, 2009
- Global Focus Missions Conference
- Briarlake Baptist Church
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3715 Lavista Road Decatur GA
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- Perry will be leading worship, sharing his songs and casting vision for reaching Musilm people groups with NO witness of Jesus. www.briarlakechurch.org
- Fri, November 6, 2009
- 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Atlanta Live! on WATC TV 57 Atlanta, GA
- Perry will be sharing his songs, what he's learned and is learning in the journey of faith and about the amazing things God is doing in the Muslim world.
Watch it live by clicking on watc online in the upper right of the home page at www.watc.tv ! The showtime is EDT.
- Wed, September 30, 2009 – Fri, October 2, 2009
- Global Impact Celebration
- Rolling Hills Community Church
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1565 Green Valley Road Danville CA
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- Perry will be sharing his songs and casting a vision for reaching those who've never heard the gospel during this 3 day event. www.rollhill.org
- Sun, August 16, 2009
- 9:30 am
- Mackinac Island Bible Church Worship
- Mission Point Theatre @ Mission Point Resort
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Main Street Mackinac Island MI
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- Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs in one of the most beautiful places in the world! www.mibc.org.
- Sun, July 26, 2009
- 4:00 pm
- International Bible Church Worship
- Quo Vadis Books
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1037 E. Lemon St. Tempe AZ
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- Perry will be leading worship and sharing his songs at this multi-cultural church for the nations near the campus of Arizona State Universtiy. http://internationalbiblechurch.com
Check out Cast Yourself In, the one-minute radio feature/podcast. It's available at I Tunes and so far we're on 28 radio stations nation-wide! CYI features the amazing stories of how God is working in the Muslim world.
In the media, fear seems to be winning the day. But I've created this spot to give a shout out that "God is on the move!!!"
Check out the feature at www.frontiers.org/castyourselfin. You can subscribe to the feature at that web page or at I Tunes, or of course, just listen to it there.
If you'd like to hear the feature on your Christian radio station or if you're a radio programmer interested in carrying the feature, contact me at lahaiet@yahoo.com
Jesus is working to bless those without the gospel. Cast Yourself In!
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