Todd Hiestand

Field Notes on Bi-Vocational Church Leadership in Suburban America

Archive for November, 2008

  • November 3, 2008

    Aug – October Phamily Photos

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    It’s been a while since I uploaded pictures to our flickr account. I’ve added a bunch. Here is a sample.

  • November 3, 2008

    Fix My Country. Just Don’t Ask Me To Do Anything.

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    Over the past few weeks I have been struck with the fact that Americans are basically looking for a president who will: Fix our country’s financial crisis Figure out what to do with the mess in Iraq  Guarantee protection from all possible terrorist attacks Reform Healthcare. Find a solution to social security Okay, I’ll stop there.  But I could go on. But here’s my problem.   We want those things.  Heck, we need those things. But most Americans are asking for the farm while willing to give very, very little. Fix my country.  Just don’t raise my taxes.   Care for the poor, just don’t ask me to help.   Fix healthcare, but don’t inconvenience me.   I think evidence of this is seen by the fact that...Read More →