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A Man
Paul Cushing
Writing
Nov 23, 2025
Community
Faith

A Man

I’m considering lately what differentiates a man from a boy. Here’s what I’ve come up with. Let me know what you think. 1. A Man Takes Responsibility A boy waits
Never Enough
Paul Cushing
Writing
Apr 3, 2024
Family

Never Enough

The song from The Greatest Showman plays in my head often. Mostly just because it’s a beautiful and moving song. Party because of the emotions exhibited by the singer, and
River Of Life
Paul Cushing
Writing
Jul 30, 2023
Outdoors & Adventure

River Of Life

Life is like a river. At the top of the river sits a beautiful and perfect pool of water that is crystal clear. Drinking from that water renews and refreshes
Space Sync Plugin for Digital Ocean
Paul Cushing
Writing
Mar 30, 2023
Technology

Space Sync Plugin for Digital Ocean

Offload all your uploaded files into your Digital Ocean Space, updating the URL within WordPress to use the CDN files within posts and pages.
Easter
Paul Cushing
Writing
Mar 17, 2023
Faith

Easter

Heavy dust hung in the stagnant air. A stench of dying flesh mixed with oils and fragrant perfume permeated the cold stone walls. Pitch black was pierced with slices of
If My Watch Didn’t Record It…
Paul Cushing
Writing
Aug 8, 2022
Making

If My Watch Didn’t Record It…

I got up early and did some work on my property. An entire side of my little homestead is completely overgrown by wild blackberries, ivy, and wild roses. And too
Carpe Diem?
Paul Cushing
Writing
Apr 8, 2022
Faith

Carpe Diem?

I have loved the term, Carpe Diem. To me, it has embodied the idea that each day should be put to good use. To not let any day go to
Further In! Further up!
Paul Cushing
Writing
Feb 23, 2022
Faith
Making

Further In! Further up!

My uncle died on Saturday. I won’t tell you it didn’t hurt. It did. It does. And yet, we saw it coming. His mind and memory had long been lost
Like A Tree
Paul Cushing
Writing
Nov 29, 2021
Faith

Like A Tree

I’ve done a bit of raking up leaves this fall. Like, a TON of leaves. So. Many. Leaves. Anyway, as I meditatively rake and think deep thoughts, that’s sometimes when
All Together
Paul Cushing
Writing
Aug 26, 2021
Community

All Together

My friend Kevin sent this my way… and I thought it was worth sharing. It’s brought to you by Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North fame. Here are the lyrics:
Pre-Post Self Check
Paul Cushing
Writing
Jun 9, 2021
Faith

Pre-Post Self Check

Our small group has been discussing screen time. Not the Apple product, but just how much our screens impact our lives. One topic that came up was social media and
Through A Mirror Dimly
Paul Cushing
Writing
Mar 17, 2021
Faith

Through A Mirror Dimly

It feels like it’s been ages, but we’ve begun meeting again with friends as a Life Group. We kicked things off with discussion about identity, based on a sermon by