Archive for the 'Prescriptive' Category

Aspire to inspire before you expire

Saturday, October 15th, 2005

Aspire to inspire before you expire
Aspire to inspire before you expire

What more can I say? Set an example, encourage others, lead more sheep to the shephard. Do it now, before it’s too late!

I lived two blocks from this church for 10 years and they never had anything interesting on their sign. It’s nice to see them putting up a Godvertisement for once.

Don’t point a finger; lend a hand!

Friday, October 14th, 2005

Don't point a finger; lend a hand!
Don’t point a finger; lend a hand!

We are all our brothers’ keepers, and we should be helping others when they are in need. Too often we find ourselves searching for the one to blame for this mess in the first place. Wouldn’t our efforts be better directed by helping to find a solution instead of a scapegoat?

fwiw - I took this photo about a week after Hurricane Katrina.

Marriage Enrichment — Come Worship!

Monday, October 10th, 2005

Come Worship!
Come Worship!

This church is very inviting. It has a large, friendly, electronic sign inviting passers-by to come worship here. The promise of Marriage Enrichment is a nice touch, as every married couple probably seeks enrichment.

Elect Jesus King of your life

Wednesday, April 6th, 2005

Elect Jesus King of your life
Elect Jesus King of your life

How’s that for a campaign sticker? In our country our leader is chosen by a mass election. Your vote doesn’t matter because as an individual vote, it will not sway the election. (more…)

Life is short; Pray hard

Monday, March 28th, 2005

Life is short; Pray hard
Life is short; Pray hard

Ah, puns. “Life is short; play hard!” is the more common aphorism. It reminds us that we should enjoy life while we’re here, because it won’t last forever.

But for the Christians (see the Jesus fish on the plate?) it does last forever. And life on earth is short. It is the afterlife which will be long, lasting for eternity. To make sure it’s an eternity we can endure, this sign implores us to “Pray hard”.

But I’ve already over-explained this one. It’s easy to figure out, right?