"Jesus freaks, out in the streets..."

Thank you, music master Elton John, for these most wonderful lyrics, appropriate for the topic at hand. Last year, around this time, the parental unit and I drove to the great state of Tennessee to locate and lease what would be my apartment for the year.

It was on this drive that my interest in Bible Belt related billboards and bumpter stickers was born - an interest that has since peaked to an extreme obsession with the magical wonder of professing one's faith for all to see. For the past year, I have honored the creativity of many a bumper sticker through the "Bible Belt Bumper Sticker of the Week" on my IM profile. Occassionally, I would throw in a sighting of a billboard, t-shirt, or people doing random things aimed at spreading the great word of Christ.

And so it is on this (close to a) year anniversary that I compile for all of my wonderful friends (some of whom have contributed their sightings) the list of Bible Belt Bumper Stickers (and a few other things). These are in no particular order - all are meant to enjoy as much as possible.

My boss is a Jewish carpenter.
Are you following Jesus THIS close?
got jesus?
Jesus does EVERY body good.
Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you’re an asshole.
Let go. Let God.
God is Pro Life.
Yes, Lord, I will ride with you.
Jesus lives in Michigan.
Jesus: Don't leave earth without Him.
Heading in the wrong direction? God suggests a U turn.
Are you lost? God allows U turns.
Who would Jesus bomb?
Jesus is my homeboy.
Don’t let my car fool you. My real treasure is in heaven.
Russia put God in the schools. America took Him out.
No peace, No Jesus? Know Peace, Know Jesus.
God loves you whether you like it or not.
Choose Life – your mother did!
Faith goes where eyes cannot see.
Jesus had a mullet.
I proudly pledge allegiance to one nation under God.
Jesus heals and restores. Pornography destroys.
God is calling. Will you answer?
While some go for gold, we go for God.
"B.I.B.L.E.: Best Instructions Before Leaving Earth"
If you’re living as if there is no God, you better be right.
Real men love Jesus.
1 cross + 3 nails = 4given
Mosh for Jesus.
Don't take your organs to heaven, heaven knows we need them here!
We need to put God back in America.
Oh, how I love Jesus.
Faith moves mountains.
Slow down, look around, and enjoy God’s beauty.
We still pray. Have faith!
Jesus died for you.
Jesus is a liberal.
Dear Lord: Forgive our sins and heal our land.
This Christian Supports Israel.
Angels are watching.
Jesus is coming like lightning – are you ready?
Body piercing saved my life.

Who’s your daddy? Reach for Him. John 14:6 (sign a man was holding while driving)

"I am hooked on Jesus" with a picture of a fisherman's hook (t shirt)
"Jesus died for Pedro" in the fashion of "Vote for Pedro" (t shirt)

Trucker shout out: My Lord, my wife, my kids, Southern Baptists. (on the side of a truck)

Ladies in Clarksville, Route 41A, holding signs “Jesus loves you”, “Go with God”, “Honk for Jesus”


All I know is… everything. – God (billboard)
10 commandments – mile 255 on Route 40 W
Jesus cares... so do the Southern Baptists. (billboard)
What you risk by viewing porn... everything. (billboard)
Remember Clarksville, Christmas is ALL about Jesus. (billboard)
GOOD minus GOD = O (billboard)
God is coming... are you ready? (billboard - included a phone number to call Jesus)
What's missing from this word: CH CH. Answer: U R. (billboard)


I hope you enjoy the compilation of Bible Belt Blessings observed from my many adventures over the past year. Perhaps you'd even like to vote on a favorite. Someday, I hope to publish a picture book of these wonderful observations of people loving the Lord. It seems like it could be a good money maker because of the sheer volume of men and women out there who love Jesus. Then again, it is morally wrong to want to make money off this? Well, perhaps, but this is America, and I can do whatever I want, so I just might. Until then, I leave you with the following lyrics of John Mellencamp, also appropriate at this time:

"Gonna let it rock. Let it roll. Let the Bible Belt come and save my soul."