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Can’t sleep? Try counting your blessings

Here’s a nice reminder that there are plusses in everyone’s life. When I read a sign like this it makes me think of how many troubles a pastor must hear about. People come to him all the time seeking advice and reaffirmation in their darkest hours of crisis. He must hear about some powerful calamities.

And so he tells his followers this: try not to focus on the negatives. Look to the good in your life and focus in on those things which the Lord has blessed you with.

Every cloud has a silver lining, eh? Ironic that this photo is taken on such a beautiful, cloudless day.

Follow me to Jesus

Ah, personal Godvertising. “I believe, and let me show you the way.” In the south personal statements of faith on cars are the norm. Heck, even some businesses Godvertise by including the crucifix or the fish logo in their own signs. It’s pretty normal to me, but I understand it’s uncommon in the rest of the world.

What’s it like where you live?

Get rid of the wrinkles of worry. Have a faith lift.

Whee! A faith lift! Ha! Too funny!

Ok, puns are not my favorite humor, but I do appreciate a good one. This one caught me off-guard. It’s particularly appropriate in our society today with boob jobs, face lifts, and tummy tucks. We spend so much money and time on making ourselves look younger/better/sexier; this Godvert reminds us to spend more time on our faith.

Not only that, but we’ll be happier and look younger as a result. Bonus!

Did you see all that in this simple little sign? Powerful words, huh?

Does your walk go with your talk?

Ok, this is a really hard sign to shoot. It’s on a busy highway, and the only place to park to take the picture is in someone’s driveway. I guess the preacher lives there, but I don’t know for sure. All of this is just to explain why I shot this one at 30 miles an hour through a windshield. It’s nowhere near my normal “acceptable” quality. But I really like the sign.

This preacher has some good’uns. He is particular damning and obviously fervent in his beliefs. He makes some tasty, original slogans. I’ll post more from him later.

Does your walk go with your talk? Are you as righteous as you want everyone to believe? Are you as faithful as you expect others to be? This slogan jabs at the very-religious among us. And then it asks, “are you sure?” I suspect most of his flock is among the very-religious. These are southern Baptists. Some of them speak in tongues and handle snakes and stuff. (Hey, man… whatever floats yer boat, ok? Worship however you want.)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

Simple, selfless and affirming. This is a classic goodwill sign. It speaks to everyone of faith, regardless of their faith.

There is hidden depth here. In a subtle way it reminds us that when we worry we are forgetting to trust in the Lord. We are not trusting with all our heart.