Once upon a time, Americans traveled the highways in search of the last word of God. But not anymore! Those same messages on the road, plus a batch of new ones, can now be viewed anytime at home on your own personal computer. Google currently lists nine sites that broadcast these “messages from God.”

Do you remember the original billboards? Someone in Florida got the ball rolling with eighteen white-print messages on black billboards, all “signed” by God.

South Florida motorists saw such disarming “quotes” as:

* Let’s meet at my house before the game. -God

* Come and bring the kids. -God

Other messages spoke in a friendly but more serious tone:

* What part of “Thou Shall Not…” did you not understand? -God

* That “Love your neighbor” thing… I meant it. -God

Now the messages have moved from billboards to cyberspace. A couple of sites include the original eighteen sayings, as well as a fair amount of new posts. Obviously, God keeps coming up with new ones. Hey, the graphics are great! Look at them! Just insert “God’s Billboards” into Google and click through to the top sites.

Like the originals, these new “quotes” range from witty to thought-provoking. For example:

* All I know… is everything. -God

* If you must swear, use your own name! -God

* The real Supreme Court meets here. -God

As a public service (or a disservice depending on how you look at it), I have put together all of God’s messages on Billboard for your edification. If I’ve missed one, please let me know.

Let’s meet at my house the Sunday before the game. -God

Come and bring the children. -God

What part of “Thou Shalt Not…” did you not understand? -God

We need to talk. -God

Keep using my name in vain, I’ll make the rush hour longer. -God

I loved the wedding, invite me to the wedding. -God

That “love your neighbor” thing… I meant it. -God

I love you and you and you and you and… -God

Will the road you’re on lead you to my house? -God

follow me -God

Big Bang Theory, you gotta be kidding. -God

My way is the highway. -God

Need directions? -God

Do you think that is hot here? -God

Have you read my number 1 bestseller? There will be an exam. -God

Do you have any idea where you are going? -God

Don’t make me go down there. -God

At Eternity… do you want the smoking or non-smoking section? -God

Small is the gate and narrow the path that leads to life. Need directions? -God

When I was hungry, did you give me something to eat? -God

When I was thirsty, did you give me something to drink? -God

When I was a stranger, did you invite me in? -God

When I needed clothes, did you dress me? -God

When I was sick and in prison, did you take care of me? -God

The word count; be careful, I hear you. -God

Make up your mind; Is Jesus a lunatic, a liar or my only begotten Son? -God

Your soul is eternal; where do you take it? -God

Of course I love you, I gave you my Son, right? -God

Read my New Testament. I have included a message for you. -God

No, belief and baptism are not options. -God

What part of “Thou Shalt Not…” did you not understand? -God

We need to talk. -God

If I did not exist, there would be no atheists. -God

No, I did not give you certainty, faith is required. -God

follow me -God

That “love your neighbor” thing… I meant it. -God

Eternity is a long, long, long time. -God

You just think it’s hot in here. -God

The only important thing about Christianity is that it is true. -God

Don’t murder. -God

Don’t wait for the final judgment. It takes place every day. -God

Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction. Don’t follow the crowd. -God

Come on, follow me. -God

Would you give your life to perpetuate a hoax? Neither did Stephen, James, Peter or Paul. -God

You love your neighbor as yourself. -God

You are not an accident. I have a purpose for you. -God

Sin is addictive; the end point of addiction is damnation. -God

What’s in your future? Read all about it in my #1 bestseller. -God

Some seeds fell by the wayside, some fell on rocks, some fell among thorns, some fell on good soil. Which one are you? -God

You are very important to me. My Son paid for you with his life. -God

I didn’t promise you a picnic; I promised you a cross to carry. -God

The words matter. I hear some careless word you say. -God

When nations stop honoring me, I stop blessing them. -God

If life doesn’t teach you humility, you’re just not paying attention. -God

If you created yourself, obey your own law; If I created you, obey me. -God

Do not steal. -God

Don’t commit adultery. -God

Don’t bear false witness. -God

Honor your father and your mother. -God

Work as if everything depended on you; Pray like it all depends on me -God

I will not allow temptation beyond what you can bear. -God

Use the scriptures to verify what you hear. -God

Faith is required, but not blind faith. Look for the evidence. -God

Who do you serve? yourself? or me? -God

The blind guides also speak from the pulpit. -God

Hate and lust will destroy you. -God

If you don’t control your thoughts, who does? -God

To whom very little can be trusted, much can also be trusted. -God

He who is dishonest in little will also be dishonest in much. -God

Evolution is the mythology of fools. -God

Worship is not entertainment; entertainment is not worship. -God

Follow me, not man-made traditions. -God

What happened to the church I established? -God

My word is enough. Beware of those that add or subtract. -God

Faith without works is useless. -God

Forgive others, and I will forgive you. -God

Either stay with me or stay with the world. Neutrality is not an option. -God

You cannot serve God and Money at the same time. -God

You love me? Keep my commandments. -God

Why do you call me Lord, Lord and do not do the things I tell you? -God

Heaven or hell, it’s your choice. -God

Tell me, wouldn’t these be great messages for a church marquee? Many of them are direct quotes from the Bible. Show them to your church and see what they think. Or maybe (yes, I know that’s a radical idea) maybe we should take them seriously.