Characters Archives: Con

Constantine, or “Con,” is a little pug with a lot of common sense. Con often helps the others find the truth of God’s Word.

On A Diet

On A Diet

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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Nim: Why am I on this stupid diet? It's not like it's a sin or anything to be fat!
Abby: Maybe it's not a sin, but it shows ingratitude to God for his gift of life. Plus, our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit and should be kept as pure as possible.
Nim: Don't argue with me today, fuzzball! I may be small, but I'm hungry!

Look at what you do to excess and ask, "Is this interfering with my relationship with God?"

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Con’s Big Bible Facts – Psalm 118:8

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Psalm 118:8

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Con's Big Bible Facts

Con: The chapter at the very center of the Bible is Psalm 118.

There are 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and 594 after it.

Add 594 and 594 and you get 1188.

And the verse at the very center of the Bible?

Psalm 118:8

It says, "It is better take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man." The theme at the very center of our faith.

Consider yourself schooled.

Have faith in God above all else.

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Judges 16 – Samson and Delilah

Samson and Delilah

Judges 16

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Abby: Who lost his strength with a haircut?
Con: Sampson!
Abby: You misspelled it. There's no "P" in it.
Con: I didn't realize you'd take points off for spelling.

The story of Samson and Delilah is in Judges 16.

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1 John 4:1 – Don’t Believe Everything You Hear

Don't Believe Everything You Hear

1 John 4:1

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Con: I hear you told Nim food has no calories if eaten in church.
Amos: That's right!
Con: No, that's wrong. Food always has calories.
Amos: Really? Oh, well. No harm, no foul.
Con: Then I guess you haven't seen him.
Amos: Seen who?
Nim: Hi guys, what's shaking?

Don't believe everything you hear.

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Mark 5:36 – Super-Pastor

Seriously Afraid

Mark 5:36

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Nim: Have you talked to your pastor about your fear of thunder?
Con: I don't think he would understand. He's not afraid of anything. Not rolled-up papers, loud noises, shiny floors, not even thunder.
Nim: Wow. He's not just a Pastor. He's more like a superhero.
Con: Seriously.

Your church leaders can help you reduce your fears.

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Hebrews 13:6 – Have No Fear

Nothing to Fear

Hebrews 13:6

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Abby: Your fear of thunder is irrational, Con.
Con: I know.
Abby: Thunder is just a sonic wave created by the expansion of air surrounding a bolt of lightning.
Con: I know it's irrational, but you of all people should understand. After all, you're afraid of rolled-up newspapers.
Abby: You're not actually comparing a little thunder to "Satan's Baseball Bats," are you?

With God, we have nothing to fear.

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1 John 4:18 – Fear & Godless Thunder

Fear - Godless Thunder

1 John 4:18

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Abby: The 4th of July was great. We watched fireworks from the church lawn.
Con: (SHUDDER)
Abby: I heard about you running and hiding in the church when the fireworks show started.
Con: I thought it was thunder. You know how I feel about the Godless thunder!
Abby: "Godless" thunder?

Sometimes talking about your fears can help you deal with them.

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2 Timothy 2:5 – Christian Race

2 Timothy 2:5 - Christian Race

2 Timothy 2:5

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Con: Paul compared the life of a Christian to a race. The longer we run, the harder it is. We grow tired & careless, but Jesus will help each of us win our race.
Abby: What kind of shoes do I need to buy for this race?

The race Paul talks about represents our daily battle against sin.

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John 14:1-3 – Jesus Has Prepared A Place For You

John 14:1-3 - Jesus Has Prepared A Place For You

John 14:1-3

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Nim: So you say Jesus has prepared a thing for me in Heaven?
Con: No, a place.
Nim: The thing is a place?
Con: No, Jesus has prepared a place.
Nim: To put the thing in?
Con: No, to put YOU in.
Nim: I'll be put in some...THING?
Con: You're not listening to me. Jesus is preparing a place for you. End of story.
Nim: Okay, I get it. Now tell me more about the thing.

Jesus has prepared a place for you in Heaven.

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Spreading The Love Of Jesus

Spreading The Love Of God

Matthew 22:36-40

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Amos: My new business cards just came in.
Con: That's great, Amos. Let me see one.
(Looks at card)
Con: I don't understand. All this says is "Jesus Loves You."
Amos: I know. Spreading the the love of Jesus is my business!

Spreading the love of Jesus is everyone's business!

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