Tag Archives: trusting God

Perseverance in Suffering

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Tony Casson

Originally posted on Faith Runner:
Has any time or season of suffering caused you to question or doubt God? When this question was raised in my Bible study group it elicited powerful responses, stories of Cancer. Addiction. Murder. Depression. Suicide. Death. Rejection.…

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February 17

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Tony Casson

TODAY IS… the ideal day to embrace your suffering. “…for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”  Acts 9:16 NASB The subject of suffering comes up a lot in the Bible. It is a significant … Continue reading →

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February 11

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Tony Casson

TODAY IS… a fine day to fill your spiritual “basket” “They put their faith in the Lord and in His servant, Moses.”  Exodus 14:31b NLT The people of Israel escaped the Egyptian army by walking through the Red Sea when … Continue reading →

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February 7

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Tony Casson

TODAY IS… a good day to remember to turn to God first in times of adversity. “In You, O Lord, I have taken refuge.”  Psalm 31:1a NASB Can anyone think of a better place to take refuge in times of … Continue reading →

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February 4

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Tony Casson

February 4 TODAY IS… an excellent day to avoid complaining. “Do everything without complaining or arguing.”  Philippians 2:14 NIV Cicero, the Roman statesman, once said, “A perverse and fretful disposition makes any state of life unhappy.” If we allow ourselves … Continue reading →

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February 3

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Tony Casson

February 3 TODAY IS… a good day to learn to use God to control our anger. “For man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.”  James 1:20 NIV An examination of the causes for the incarceration … Continue reading →

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“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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