Tag Archives: life lessons

Honey, I Need You

Posted on November 10, 2010 by leighton

Like most married couples, Chrisie and I have developed our own language over the years. We may speak English, but certain words and phrases have meanings unique to our relationship. Some are recognizable to others and I imagine other couples … Continue reading →

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So That’s What It’s Like

Posted on November 8, 2010 by leighton

I sat in my truck in one of the many quick oil change places in Clarksville. I only vaguely paid attention to the calls of, “Ready on bay 1,” and the gentle rocking of the truck as they opened the … Continue reading →

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Okay, Cry

Posted on November 5, 2010 by leighton

As I write this, it’s been nearly a year and a half since our son, Jackson, was born. He came almost a month early, but the delivery was smooth and we thought everything was fine. We thought. I was so … Continue reading →

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One Little Girl

Posted on October 18, 2010 by leighton

I recently ran across an essay I wrote around 2002. I wrote it for myself and no one other than my wife has ever read it. As I read it with the benefit of experience, I was struck by how … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Story to Tell

Posted on October 13, 2010 by leighton

The first job I ever held was in a cinnamon roll shop at Governor’s Square Mall in Clarksville. Whenever I was on break from icing the rolls and serving customers, my favorite thing to do was to wander and people … Continue reading →

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Certified

Posted on October 4, 2010 by leighton

Anyone who had ever attended more than one college level course has run in to a particular type of professor that is completely taken with him- or herself. They are the type to mention what degrees they have, all their … Continue reading →

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Explosions of Flavor

Posted on September 3, 2010 by leighton

Back in 2007, I traveled with our campus ministry to HUT, which is kind of a missionary training camp, but also an excellent place to learn about the challenges faced in third world countries and poverty-stricken rural areas  (including in … Continue reading →

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