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Author Archives: Tony Casson
“Heartfelt, Humble Steps”
This article was originally published in “The Oakdale Chronicles” on October 18, 2013. Following our individual paths to freedom is really all about following Jesus Christ, and in this article I wrote about a book that had impacted me greatly … Continue reading
Posted in A Thousand First Steps
Tagged belief, Christ, Faith, following Christ, God, hope, Jesus
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“But I LIKE Cream And Splenda In My McDonald’s Coffee!”
I like McDonald’s coffee. When I do buy coffee at McDonald’s, I always order a large and then I ask for 5 creamers and 2 packets of Splenda. There you have it. I confess. I am not ashamed, or afraid … Continue reading
Posted in The Hunt For Harmony
Tagged Central Union Mission, Differences, fighting Satan, God, God's gifts, Racism
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“Seeing The Suffering”
One of the benefits of enduring our own suffering, regardless of the origin, is the ability it gives us to see the suffering in others and to respond to it with empathy. None of us enjoys suffering, but we must always consider … Continue reading
“Self-Imposed Suffering”
“And Israel was brought very low because of Midian. And the people of Israel cried out for help to the Lord.” Judges 6:6 English Standard Version (ESV) “Our heavenly Father understands our disappointment, suffering, pain, fear, and doubt. He is … Continue reading
Posted in Surviving Our Suffering
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Grow Up
Originally posted on The Journey Through The Wall:
“When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.” 1Corinthians13:11 A little over a week ago I…
Posted in Scenic Turnouts
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“Embracing Our Suffering”
“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, … Continue reading
“Today Is….A Great Day For Dinner And A Movie”
Sorry to disappoint you, but there is no dinner, and there is no movie. But there is a brief visit to another ‘Scenic Turnout” as I work on a new series of articles. The ‘dinner’ is a poem I wrote while in … Continue reading
Posted in Scenic Turnouts
Tagged "TODAY IS....A Gift From God", fighting Satan, following Christ, God, hope, Jesus, Oakdale FCI, scenic turnout, serving others
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“Perfect Prison Steps”
“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
“Taking Significant Steps”
“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
Posted in A Thousand First Steps
Tagged belief, Christ, Faith, following Christ, forgiveness, God, hope, Jesus, Oakdale Chronicles, Oakdale FCI, renewal, restoration, the Gospel
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“The Gift Of This Day”
“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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