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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
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