Author Archives: Tony Casson

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" 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)

“Standing Beside Us In Our Suffering”

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Tony Casson

Originally posted on BeautyBeyondBones:
Nothing is ever wasted. No pain is ever for nothing. If you’re going through something — a hard time, a trial, a struggle, a loss — it’s never in vain. What you’re going through matters. Maybe…

Posted in Surviving Our Suffering | Tagged Anorexia Revealed, eating disorders, embracing our suffering, fighting Satan, surviving our pain | 2 Comments

“The Voices We Hear”

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Tony Casson

“Did any people ever hear the voice of a god speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and still live?” Deuteronomy 4:33 ESV When I talk to my sister on the telephone, I hear her … Continue reading →

Posted in Scenic Turnouts | Tagged Anorexia Revealed, Christ, Crucifixion, eating disorders, finished work of Christ, following Christ, forgiveness, God, Listening to others, The River Walk | 10 Comments

“The Walking Wounded”

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Tony Casson

Following the “Path to Freedom” is not a musical romp down the yellow-brick road. Those walking the path do so in a wounded state, since we are all wounded in one way or another. The following words were written by … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged Anorexia Revealed, Christ, eating disorders, Faith, finished work of Christ, following Christ, God, healing, wounds | 5 Comments

“Standing Still Moves Us Forward”

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Tony Casson

“The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119:130 ESV …..and simple-minded is how we act when we turn to our flesh for the answers that come to us in such devastatingly painful ways … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged "TODAY IS....A Gift From God", Christ, Faith, God, God first, God's gifts, Listening for God's Voice | 3 Comments

“Stumbling on the Path”

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Tony Casson

Recently I stumbled on my “Path to Freedom.” My stumbling did not involve succumbing to the most destructive of the demons of my past; the drugs, the alcohol, the pornography. No, it was none of those things. Nonetheless, I did … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged Christ, Faith, God, relying on God, Stumbling, trusting God, turning to God | 5 Comments

“There Is Empathy In Harmony, And Harmony In Love”

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Tony Casson

Why is living in harmony important to us, why shouldn’t it be difficult, and how does it fit in with the overall theme of “Finding The Path To Freedom”? Living in harmony is important to us because God says we are … Continue reading →

Posted in The Hunt For Harmony | Tagged Christ, Differences, Empathy, following Christ, freedom from satan, Growing In Christ, Love Thy Neighbor, The greatest commandments | 1 Comment

“Stepping Through The Minefields Of Sin”

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Tony Casson

“As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.” Matthew 9:9 ESV When Jesus called Matthew to follow Him, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged Christ, Faith, fighting Satan, finished work of Christ, following Christ, freedom from satan, Growing In Christ | 1 Comment

“The Hope That Lies In Harmony”

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Tony Casson

”So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why it was called Babel—because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them … Continue reading →

Posted in The Hunt For Harmony | Tagged followers of Christ, God, harmony, hope, Jesus, Jesus Christ, the Gospel, the path to Freedom | 1 Comment

“The Steps Of Love”

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Tony Casson

I have neglected this blog and, in turn, my readers, but I have been quite busy these days. I have spent considerable time in May and June posting articles in “The Oakdale Chronicles” and I have undergone tremendous changes here at … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged A Mother's Love, Faith, following Christ, Growing In Christ, Love On The Path To Freedom | 3 Comments

“Sharing Our Suffering”

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Tony Casson

Originally posted on Seeing Deep Blog by Denise Pass:
Photo Credits:http://www.pinterest.com Psalm 30:2 “O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me.” I am overcome today with praise for my Jehovah Rapha, the LORD Who…

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