Tag Archives: God

“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 →

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“The Hope That Lies In Harmony”

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Tony Casson

”So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why it was called Babel—because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them … Continue reading →

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“Sharing Our Suffering”

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Tony Casson

Originally posted on Seeing Deep Blog by Denise Pass:
Photo Credits:http://www.pinterest.com Psalm 30:2 “O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me.” I am overcome today with praise for my Jehovah Rapha, the LORD Who…

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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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“But I LIKE Cream And Splenda In My McDonald’s Coffee!”

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Tony Casson

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 →

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“Today Is….A Great Day For Dinner And A Movie”

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Tony Casson

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 →

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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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“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 →

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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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