The Journal

Everything I make, in one place. Filter by how it was made, or by what it’s about.
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Slave Or Subject
Paul Cushing
Writing
Feb 15, 2021
Faith

Slave Or Subject

We’re often deceived into thinking that being subject to a king means to give up freedom and individuality. When I picture kings and subjects, I think mostly of movies where
Breath Of Fresh Air
Paul Cushing
Writing
Jan 22, 2021
Technology

Breath Of Fresh Air

Working from home has many great advantages. I’ve loved being able to work from home. To do my job, take care of our animals, and see my wife more often
My Own 2021 Call To Action
Paul Cushing
Writing
Jan 21, 2021
Technology

My Own 2021 Call To Action

A historic year is over. 2020 is behind us. There were some terrible events and attitudes in society this past year. As a result, public perception seems to be that
The Problem With Government
Paul Cushing
Writing
Jan 7, 2021
Technology

The Problem With Government

Let’s be honest. There’s not just 1 problem. But as I see it, the biggest problem is this: As soon as the government goes beyond protecting “life, liberty, and the
React and Third Party Scripts
Paul Cushing
Writing
Nov 4, 2020
Community

React and Third Party Scripts

In many React projects, there often comes a time when you’ll want to integrate with a third-party service that uses their javascript. Maybe it’s an analytics or tracking service, or
Permaculture
Paul Cushing
Writing
Jun 18, 2020
Faith

Permaculture

I’ve desired a piece of land and a nice garden for a long time. We’ve also wanted chickens and goats and lots of other things that more property would support.
Developer or Engineer?
Paul Cushing
Writing
May 28, 2020
Technology

Developer or Engineer?

I didn’t go to college to be a software engineer. Actually, I didn’t complete college at all. When I did go, my intent was electrical engineering. The problem was, I
Justice – Social or Otherwise
Paul Cushing
Writing
May 15, 2020
Faith

Justice – Social or Otherwise

I have mixed feelings when it comes to social justice. I know that God is just. Isaiah 30:18 says “…for the Lord is a God of justice, how blessed are
What Is Love?
Paul Cushing
Writing
Mar 10, 2020
Faith

What Is Love?

Love is a word that is used often in our culture. Many of us aspire to love well, and even more of us desire to be loved more than almost
In A Mirror Dimly
Paul Cushing
Writing
Feb 25, 2020
Faith

In A Mirror Dimly

I stepped onto the elliptical at the Y this morning. It was just before the sun came up when I got there. As I jacked up the music and got
Love Without An Agenda
Paul Cushing
Writing
Feb 25, 2020
Faith

Love Without An Agenda

I love the way Bob Goff writes. “Love Does” was a great book for me. It encouraged me to seek out extravagant ways to love without condition (I’m not good
The Lord’s Army Reserve
Paul Cushing
Writing
Feb 10, 2020
Community

The Lord’s Army Reserve

I once had the choice to be a full-time soldier, or live my life and be a soldier too. I chose… wisely. That choice has shaped my life, mostly for