Shannon Perry

While sitting at the breakf ast table the morning after finding new bikes in the barn for Christmas, the boys and I were talking about their Papa and how asking Jesus into our hearts is how we can spend forever with Jesus and with those we love. It got a little quiet and suddenly, my littlest one blurred out, “I want to ask Jesus into my heart!” He then began saying his own words, inviting Jesus to be his Savior. That precious six year old who knew, at that moment, Jesus was tapping on his...

As I drove past this hospital tonight where my David took his last breath on the fifth floor, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” was playing on the radio. I couldn’t help but say out loud, “yes you will. You are absolutely home for Christmas.” Souls. They’re all that last for eternity out of this current world we live in. But if you’re grieving a loss this Christmas, or just feeling sad, I read something recently that I pray encourages you. “If life doesn’t shine quite as brightly anymore or your...

Getting your teen to talk with you can sometimes feel like an overwhelming job. You ask, “How was your day?” and they respond, “Fine.”You...