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Overcoming Faith?

see more funny videos, and check out our Forever Alone lols! I think this sign may have needed an editor!  It's always a good idea to have someone else read over your sign just to make sure you're on track with the message.  Overcoming faith?  I don't think that is the objective. UPDATE: A Facebook friend tells me that the church's name is "Overcoming Faith."  To me, that seems to say they help you overcome your faith in God.  She lives in the area and, though she also thinks it's confusing, she says she thinks they really mean to say that they desire to help people overcome things with their faith or through faith. I would never have thought so...

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Blah Blah Blah, Here's the Point

Ever talk to one of those people who go through a rather exhaustive list of things before they get to the point?  And then when they finally do get there, it's sort of, well...moot? see more Friends of Irony Are you a bottom-liner?  Do you usually prefer, "Just the facts, Ma'am?"  Would you rather shoot first and ask questions later?  Sometimes you really do need some background in order to properly interpret the situation or make an informed decision.  Other times, just like this sign, it's best to get to the bottom line before you waste time discussing details that simply don't matter. Know anyone who beats around the bush?  Someone who circles the neighborhood before driving up the driveway?...

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