An Indispensable Faith

Let me tell you what "indispensable" means to a South African living in Minnesota. Where I grew up, winter is temperatures in the low forties. So South African winter coasts aren't really needed at times. But in Minnesota, a winter coat isn't an accessory. It's indispensable. There are some days in January where walking outside for a long time could cause serious damage if you are not fully covered. So when I go out, I wear several layers. The more layers, the more comfortable. And nobody in Minnesota says, "Well, I'll only wear my coat for the big storms."