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Father’s Day 2019
AUTHOR’S NOTE: What follows are 2 posts-from-the-past, The first, was written by my Son, Anthony, just a couple of months after I entered prison in 2010. The second was written by me, 3 years later. Anthony spent a couple of … Continue reading →
Recycling An Opportunity
AUTHOR’s NOTE: This post originally appeared here in “The Oakdale Chronicles” on January 21, 2013. I was about midway through my incarceration at the Federal Correctional Institution at Oakdale, LA, and had joined a public speaking group many of you … Continue reading →
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 →
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Tag Archives: God’s wisdom
November 3
TODAY IS… a good day to live wisely. “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13 NIV “Just do it!” “Actions … Continue reading
August 19
ODAY IS… an excellent day to follow good God advice. “O Israel, stay away from idols! I Am the One who answers your prayers and cares for you. I Am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit … Continue reading
July 17
Today is… a perfect day to reflect on the need for honor in marriage. “Submit to one another out of reverence to Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 NIV For many people the word ‘submit’ carries with it negative connotations that convey images … Continue reading
April 14
TODAY IS… the day to acknowledge that Father Knows Best. “Who is this that questions My wisdom with such ignorant words?” Job 38:2 NLT Some of us are old enough to remember an old television show called “Father Knows Best.” … Continue reading
January 11
TODAY IS… the day to seek the wisdom of God. “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 NASB … Continue reading
August 19
TODAY IS… an excellent day to follow God advice. “O Israel, stay away from idols! I Am the One who answers your prayers and cares for you. I Am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit comes … Continue reading
July 17
Today is… a perfect day to reflect on the need for honor in marriage. “Submit to one another out of reverence to Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 NIV For many people the word ‘submit’ carries with it negative connotations that convey images … Continue reading
May 12
TODAY IS… a fine day to go treasure hunting. “I rejoice in Your word like one who discovers a great treasure.” Psalm 119:162 NLT If we were to be digging in our backyards and discovered a chest full of gold … Continue reading
April 21
TODAY IS… the ideal day to search for wisdom. “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7 NIV Searching for the wisdom of God is the key to a rich, productive, and … Continue reading
April 14
TODAY IS… the day to acknowledge that Father Knows Best. “Who is this that questions My wisdom with such ignorant words?” Job 38:2 NLT Some of us are old enough to remember an old television show called “Father Knows Best.” … Continue reading