Yesterday (November 17, 2013) saw one of the worst disasters that Central Illinois has ever experienced.  A series of tornados struck the Peoria area inflicting tremendous damage.  The town of Washington, Illinois had a huge residential area literally swept away by one of the tornados.  I checked in with several friends and found them and their families to all be safe and sound.   With brings us to today’s topic:  possessions.

No doubt the families in Washington are devastated from the loss of their homes and possessions; however, I have to think that they are at the same time extremely grateful to have escaped with their lives.  In fact, I’d suspect that more than a few of the folks down there are reprioritizing this AM given the significant trauma that they just experienced.

So as we turn to the Christmas shopping season, as we get ready for Black Friday, as we make our “to buy” and “wish lists”, it might be worth taking a few moments to ask ourselves whether more physical possessions are what is really important to us.  Or could it be that there are other possessions:  faith, friends & family, and our physical well being that are a bit more valuable.

With that in mind:

What are your most valuable possessions?

As always, thanks for the time.