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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
Fall Break
Paul Cushing
Photography
Oct 10, 2021
Community
Outdoors & Adventure

Fall Break

The kids had this week off of school, so I took some time off too. We’ve been looking for an opportunity to visit our friends in Coeur D’ Alene for
Cucumber Salad
Paul Cushing
Photography
Sep 8, 2021
Food

Cucumber Salad

I’m not entirely certain what to call this dish. It seems to align pretty well with what you’ll find if you search for Cucumber Salad or Pickled Cucumber Salad… but
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:
A Father’s Day Weekend Adventure
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jul 27, 2021
Faith
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

A Father’s Day Weekend Adventure

My son and I spent a spectacular couple of days away this past weekend. We had no specific plans other than staying in Twin Falls exploring. We stayed at the
My Digital Drawing Setup
Paul Cushing
Drawing
Jun 15, 2021
Technology

My Digital Drawing Setup

I’ve been drawing for a long time. Not professionally, but purely for the enjoyment of creating things on the page. It’s really just a relaxing hobby. While I don’t do
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
Try Something New
Paul Cushing
Photography
Mar 24, 2021
Technology

Try Something New

My friend Kevin has been playing pool lately. We recently discovered The Pocket in Boise and he’s been playing quite a bit. He decided to get out of his comfort
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
Steam Boat Gulch
Paul Cushing
Photography
Feb 1, 2021
Community
Faith
Outdoors & Adventure

Steam Boat Gulch

This weekend’s activities included sledding at Steam Boat Gulch. With us went one of our favorite families to adventure with… the McNeese crew. The skies were a beautiful blue with