Chamblee54

At some point in the magic book, Jesus tells a story. They call it a parable, which means it is a made up story, with a lesson attached.
In this story, a man asks his father for his inheritance in advance. The man takes this wealth and blows it on wild living. Before long, the money runs out, and the man is in bad shape. He humbly goes back to his father, who says this is my son who has returned, but a ring on his finger. The father has a celebration for the return of his son. (PG is not a magic book scholar, and may have a few details out of place. The gist of the story is intact.)
As this story is being written, there is a football game at the Georgia Dome. A hotel motel tax pays for the facility, and beer commercials on tv pay for the players. Today, the visiting team is the Philadelphia Eagles. Number Seven for the Eagles is Mike Vick.
Mike Vick used to play for the local team, the Falcons. The owner of the Falcons is a former merchant named Rankin Blank. Mike Vick was the most exciting player in recent memory, and Rankin Blank rewarded him handsomely.
Mike Vick did not blow his wealth on fancy living, although there were some high times. Instead, Mr. Vick decided to raise dogs.These animals kill each other, as a spectator sport. Mr.Vick got caught, went to prison, left the Falcons and joined the Eagles.
Today the Prodigal Son returned to Rankin Blank, who did not put a ring on Mike Vick’s finger. In the NFL, you have to earn your ring, and it is likely to be a long time before Rankin Blank earns a ring.
Mike Vick did score a touchdown, and throw a touchdown pass. The Falcons probably will not have a winning season this year.