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A Perfect Season” – February 6, 2008
by Bishop Mike Coyner

The New England Patriots failed in their bid to achieve a “perfect” 19-0 season. Like most of us here in Indiana, at least for Colts fans, I cheered the underdog Giants as they ruined the so-called perfect season.

Some things you never forget; an angel would be one of those things. The angel said she was going to have a son and as inconceivable as it was, here he was. As she pondered all that had happened she still had a hard time believing it. Miraculous? Yes! Improbable? That too. She was the most improbable of mothers. Here he was, her son, God’s son, sleeping in the manger with Joseph looking on. Everything seemed right in heaven…and the world seemed to be smiling with joy.

About a month or so ago I found myself reading a book on youth ministry. There was a short paragraph that was written by a youth describing a worship service that she had participated in a few days before. She described the service by saying, “I think God had a good time that night.”

I simply love the fall. I love watching the leaves change from the green I’ve seen all summer to brilliant colors of red, yellow, gold and brown. I love the cooler weather. I love the anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas (one can never prepare too early!). I also love watching football and spending time outside before the coldness and snow of November come (I just had to say that).

Wow. September is here and summer is over. Time to get back into the groove of things I guess. Kids are in school, summer vacation is over and it is time to once again find a regular schedule.