Category Archives: A Thousand First Steps

“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 →

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“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 →

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“Heartfelt, Humble Steps”

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Tony Casson

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 →

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“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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“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 →

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“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 →

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