Tag Archives: forgiveness

“Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can’t Heal”

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Tony Casson

Six years ago today, I stood in the bathroom of a sleazy motel in south Florida staring with hatred at the face of the man looking back at me. On the morning of August 18, 2009, the FBI had come … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope For The Hopeless | Tagged "TODAY IS....A Gift From God", Christ, Cup Of Suffering, embracing our suffering, finished work of Christ, forgiveness, freedom from satan, God, God's gifts, healing, hope, Lay down your burdens | 12 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

“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 →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged Federal Prison, following Christ, forgiveness, freedom from satan, God, Jesus, new creation, Oakdale FCI, renewal, restoration, slave to sin, the path to Freedom | 1 Comment

“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

“The Gift Of This Day”

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Tony Casson

“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 →

Posted in Scenic Turnouts | Tagged "TODAY IS....A Gift From God", fighting Satan, forgiveness, God, hope, scenic turnout, the path to Freedom, turning to God | 5 Comments

“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 →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged Crucifixion, forgiveness, hope, renewal, restoration, suicide, the first step, the Gospel, the path to Freedom | 2 Comments

“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 →

Posted in A Thousand First Steps | Tagged forgiveness, God, hope, miracles, suicide, surrender to Christ, the first step, the path to Freedom | 2 Comments

“The Beginning Of The Journey”

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Tony Casson

In ancient times, the crucifixion of murderers, bandits, or other enemies of the state was commonplace and the public display of such an extraordinarily cruel and presumably painful method of punishment would likely have provided a deterrent to many who might consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Beginning The Journey | Tagged Crucifixion, Faith, forgiveness, hope, Jesus, the Gospel | 4 Comments