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Recent Posts From ‘The Oakdale Chronicles’: : "TOC"
Don’t Touch the Stove (The ‘lost’ post)
By Tony Casson (AUTHOR’S NOTE: I found a draft of this post originally begun in November of 2012 by my beloved son, Anthony, from the chicken scratching I sent him. For some reason probably related to the fact he was … Continue reading →
Evil Is Seductive
(Author’s Note: What follows was originally posted in 5 parts here in The Oakdale Chronicles very early on during my incarceration. It is the story of my attempted suicide and the week that followed while I was kept in a … Continue reading →
Do you really want to reform our prisons?
The following is something I posted on Medium.com recently: No dialogue on prison reform is complete without a serious look at the profit incentives found in the privatization of many of this nation’s prisons, both federal and state. I will … Continue reading →
“Pavlov’s Prisoners and the Prison Program Paradox”
“Pavlov’s Prisoners and the Prison Program Paradox” “Pavlov’s Dog” illustration (Pavlov 1928 & Goodwin 1991, p. 138). On Tuesday, February 10, I attended a ‘criminal justice reform’ conference at the Washington Post in Washington, DC called “Out of Prison, Into … Continue reading →
“Stories of a Prisoner’s Wife”
(Editor’s Note: Diane’s last post was back in August. Diane has had a rough time, as you will read, but her testimony is powerful, compelling, and is something we can all learn from.) Entry 25 by Diane S. Eight and … Continue reading →
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- denisebalog...Grace filled devotionals.
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- TLP
- boldlybrokentogether
- insideagirlheart
- Truth. Love. Service
- thekindmindproject
- Lifestyle With Terry
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- Vulnerability of the heart...
- BeautyBeyondBones
- Emily-Rose Lewis Ministries
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Category Archives: “TODAY IS….A Gift From God”
June 18
Today is… a super day to let God work within you. “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.” Philippians 2:13 NLT Paul was in prison in Rome and had … Continue reading
June 17
Today is… a good day to be hospitable. “Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 NIV When we invite people into our home for a party or a celebration of some kind, we want everything … Continue reading
June 16
Today is… a great day to realize our importance to the team. “The body is not one member, but many.” 1 Corinthians 12:14 NASB Paul wrote at length about spiritual gifts and how they are to be put to use. … Continue reading
June 15
Today is… a wonderful day to give back the donkey. “If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to take it back to him.” Exodus 23:4 NIV Doing something nice for someone who doesn’t like … Continue reading
June 14
Today is… a terrific day to decide how we will earn our White Stone. “I will also give him a white stone with a new name on it, known only to him who receives it.” Revelation 2:17c NIV When John … Continue reading
June 13
Today is… a fine day to see things in a good light. “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.” Matthew 6:22 NIV We must see with … Continue reading
June 12
Today is… an excellent day to check our progress. “So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord – who is the Spirit – makes us more … Continue reading
June 11
Today is… the perfect day to be determined to make God our first priority. “And Samuel said to the whole house of Israel,’ If you are returning to the Lord with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign … Continue reading
June 10
Today is… the ideal day to conquer embarrassment. “When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong.” Galatians 2:11 NIV Many of us have come to Christ from situations and life-styles … Continue reading
June 9
Today is… a good day to think about how we should act towards those who do not believe. “Do I not hate those who hate You, O Lord? And do I not loathe those that rise up against You?” Psalm … Continue reading
