thoughts on the news of the day: blizzard

hmmm…..

            Heavy snow and blizzard-like conditions grip most of the Midwest this morning.  Up to 20 inches of snow is predicted. This is problematic for one Minnesota man who pledged to camp out on the roof of a coffee shop to help his daughter’s school raise money.  The man dressed in four layers of thermal underwear, heavy boots and a down coat to begin his commitment to the school on last Friday night.  He promised he would raise $100,000 for the school and would not come down off of his perch until he had reached that goal.  “I think I’ve crossed the line into insanity,” he said.

            A colleague in ministry writes a bible study that I read each morning.  Today he talked about commitment. And that’s what comes to mind when I think about the man sitting on a rooftop in a blizzard to raise money.  What incredible dedication it would take to live outside in subzero conditions to raise money for a good cause.

            What are you committed to today?  If you haven’t made a commitment to regularly attend a church service on Sunday mornings, today would be a good day to do that.  The music and Christmas decorations are more than enough reason to give it a try, but the blessings you will receive by attending might carry you through a difficult holiday season.  Sure beats sitting out on a frigid rooftop!

            hmmm…..