Bold Predictions for 2009

As with tradition, 2008 ends with everybody looking back and remembering the best and worst moments. I did that in my last post. Tradition also holds that at the beginning of the year, everybody looks forward and makes predictions. So here I am to make my bold predictions. Unlike my last post, these won’t be personal predictions. And don’t worry, I’m not passing this off as prophecy. I’m not saying the Lord told me. They are just my bold predictions for 2009…

Obama will be president. Yes, after a hard fought campaign that lasted, well, ever since he became a senator, Barack Obama will indeed become president. It will be historic. Now, let’s see if he can make history in another way and become the first politician to live up to his promises…

Starbucks will fold. Kind of. Actually, that’s kind of already started. Beyond them just folding, I predict Caribou will become the dominant coffee shop in the Union much to the disdain of… well, I guess everybody who loves Starbucks.

Everybody will be a year older. Bold prediction. I know.

Choir robes will once again regain their popularity within churches. This prediction comes from lengthy conversations with the worship pastor, Matt Schurr, from my own church. After getting to know his heart and mind, I was able to foresee the choir robes in 2009. Forget the solid, bold colors that worship directors ask their choir participants to wear. Choir robes are the answer for those singers that don’t know fashion… Hmm…  a little bit of irony there…

Minnesota will eventually elect a senator. And that senator will be… maybe someone who didn’t even run for the position as it is battled out for months in the Minnesota Supreme court.

The Vikings will lose in the playoffs. Nobody will know because it is blacked out. It will also mark the start of another 4 year postseason playoff drought for the Purple which will eventually lead the Vikings to move to Los Angeles, not because they didn’t get a stadium in Minnesota. No this will happen because the NFL was afraid that our Vikings were quickly becoming the next Detroit Lions (albeit with a crappier stadium).

Finally, for my favorite prediction…
Psalty makes a comeback. Our beloved, singing blue book will show up in thousands of churches across the country once again. You don’t believe me? Check out this video. It’s already happening…

Until next time. Have a Great 2009!