Author Archives: Tony Casson

About Tony Casson

" For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT)

“Perfect Prison Steps”

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Tony Casson

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” 2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV In talking with someone recently, I referred to my time at Oakdale FCI as ‘the perfect prison experience’. There … Continue reading →

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“Taking Significant Steps”

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Tony Casson

“And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.” Matthew 14:28-29 ESV … Continue reading →

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“The Gift Of This Day”

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Tony Casson

“On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.” Psalm 138:3 ESV On the menu bar above, there is a link to my book of daily devotions, “TODAY IS….A Gift From God”. I was speaking … Continue reading →

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“A Thousand First Steps”

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Tony Casson

“The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.” Proverbs 14:15 ESV At the end of the previous post, I announced that “I had found the foot of the stairs, and I was about to begin … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged Crucifixion, forgiveness, hope, renewal, restoration, suicide, the first step, the Gospel, the path to Freedom | 2 Comments

“At The Bottom Of The Staircase”

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Tony Casson

(Author’s note, 3/15/19 – This article was updated to correct the newsletter link at the bottom. It was the first in a series. If you never read it, you may find it interesting. The rest of the articles are archived … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged forgiveness, God, hope, miracles, suicide, surrender to Christ, the first step, the path to Freedom | 2 Comments

“The Crumbs On The Path”

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Tony Casson

“And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground.” Isaiah … Continue reading →

Posted in Beginning The Journey | Tagged belief, creation, Faith, following Christ, God, miracles | 3 Comments

“Raising The White Flag”

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Tony Casson

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57 ESV) There is a tendency to associate ‘surrendering’ with ‘losing’ or being a ‘loser’. While this certainly might be a proper viewpoint when discussing … Continue reading →

Posted in Beginning The Journey | Tagged Christ, Crucifixion, Faith, finished work of Christ, God, Jesus, Man, Response, surrender to Christ, the Gospel | 7 Comments

“The Obstacle In The Path”

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Tony Casson

The biggest single obstacle blocking any individual’s progress on the path to freedom will always be themselves. Any person who has difficulty accepting the fact that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, was born of a virgin, lived a perfect life, died a horrible … Continue reading →

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“The Beginning Of The Journey”

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Tony Casson

In ancient times, the crucifixion of murderers, bandits, or other enemies of the state was commonplace and the public display of such an extraordinarily cruel and presumably painful method of punishment would likely have provided a deterrent to many who might consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Beginning The Journey | Tagged Crucifixion, Faith, forgiveness, hope, Jesus, the Gospel | 4 Comments