Signage Seen in the Neighborhood
Or...God, I Need a Pool
A house down the street from mine just recently underwent some additions, including a new roof, a new pool and a screened pool enclosure. Last Sunday, I watched as the man of the house drove stakes into the front lawn, a large piece of plywood at his feet. I assumed it was for a garage sale or something. Then this sign appeared.
Buyer’s guilt? Not sure, but the Bible verse he cites on the sign reads: And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
A roof is a need, for sure, and it could be argued (somewhat weakly) that one needs a pool here in Florida. But the screened pool enclosure? Seems more like a convenience. I think Paul might’ve meant food, clothing, shelter and the like when he wrote that to the Philippians.
I’m going to have grab the video camera and interview this guy and put it up on YouTube. When you’re putting up an advertising sign like this, I think you expect to be questioned about it.
A house down the street from mine just recently underwent some additions, including a new roof, a new pool and a screened pool enclosure. Last Sunday, I watched as the man of the house drove stakes into the front lawn, a large piece of plywood at his feet. I assumed it was for a garage sale or something. Then this sign appeared.
Buyer’s guilt? Not sure, but the Bible verse he cites on the sign reads: And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
A roof is a need, for sure, and it could be argued (somewhat weakly) that one needs a pool here in Florida. But the screened pool enclosure? Seems more like a convenience. I think Paul might’ve meant food, clothing, shelter and the like when he wrote that to the Philippians.
I’m going to have grab the video camera and interview this guy and put it up on YouTube. When you’re putting up an advertising sign like this, I think you expect to be questioned about it.
Labels: homemade advertising, outdoor signage, yard signs
6 Comments:
Maybe he won the lottery. I can see an argument for the screened enclosure though, what with West Nile and all. But there's surely a story there, possibly that he's wigging out.
By Anonymous, at February 20, 2007 at 6:34 PM
There go the property values, bro. No one wants to live near a looney.
By James-H, at February 20, 2007 at 8:15 PM
What if God was a horse at the track though and he hit it big?
By Anonymous, at February 20, 2007 at 9:08 PM
Maybe he works for G.O.D.? Guaranteed Overnight Delivery?
By copyranter, at February 21, 2007 at 12:26 PM
a few titles for the video:
flip this house of god
what would jesus redo?
you can do it. god can help.™
pimp my ranch
By HighJive, at February 21, 2007 at 6:54 PM
maybe he actually made one of those inside-my-head-promises, like "God if I win this lotto, I swear I'll never ask you for anything again...and I'll even thank You" Then when it happens, you have to follow through...just in case! either that, or he's just a fanatic
By greencan, at February 26, 2007 at 9:54 AM
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