Tag Archives: Christ

“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

“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 →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged belief, Christ, Faith, following Christ, God, hope, Jesus | 3 Comments

“Seeing The Suffering”

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Tony Casson

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 →

Posted in Surviving Our Suffering | Tagged "TODAY IS....A Gift From God", Christ, Cup Of Suffering, embracing our suffering, Jesus, Seeing Others' Suffering | 3 Comments

“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 →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged belief, Christ, Faith, following Christ, forgiveness, God, hope, Jesus, Oakdale Chronicles, Oakdale FCI, renewal, restoration, the Gospel | 5 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