Characters Archives: Abby

Abigail, or “Abby,” is a poodle who loves looking pretty. God’s always watching, so she wants to look her best.

Matthew 4:3 – Stones Into Bread

By jeff on November 17, 2015 in Comics

Abby bakes some biscuits and they bring to mind Matthew 4:3, where Satan said to Jesus “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” #matthew4 #bible #jesus #christianity #biblestories

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Abby: I baked some biscuits. Have some.

Abby: I hope you like them. I'm off to give some to Amos.

Con: You know, this is sort of the flipside of Matthew 4.
Jerry: How's that?

Con: Abby's turned this bread into stones.
Jerry: OW!

Both Matthew 4 and Luke 4 tell of Satan tempting Jesus to show his power.

2 Samuel – David And Mephibosheth

By jeff on November 14, 2015 in Comics

Abby writes in her Diary to #God about 2 Samuel and Mephibosheth. #bible #biblestudy #kingdavid #samuel #2samuel #deardiary

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Abby: Dear Diary-To-God...

Abby: I've been reading the Old Testament. 2 Samuel in particular.

Abby: In the story where David is merciful to Mephibosheth, I just have one question...

Abby: How long did it take Mephibosheth to learn to spell his name when he was a kid?

Mephibosheth was crippled and King David had him eat at his table for the rest of his life.

John 15:13 – Happy Veterans Day!

By jeff on November 11, 2015 in Comics

Today we salute America’s veterans and offer our sincere gratitude for everything they do. #veteran #veteransday #john15 #christianity

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Con: This is a holy day.

Amos: A day we pay tribute to those who protect us & our freedoms.

Nim: John 15:13 says it best, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Abby & Jerry: My God bestow a special blessing upon each and every one of America's veterans.

We salute all our veterans, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you.

Read the Bible

By jeff on November 6, 2015 in Comics

Nim’s reading the Bible cover to cover as part of his Bible In One Year plan. #bible #biblestudy #bibleverse #readthebible #christian #christianart

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Nim: I'm reading my Bible cover to cover.
Abby: How's that going?

Nim: I think it needs a car chase.
Abby: They didn't have cars back then.

Nim: And a handsome British agent to save the day.
Abby: (Oh brother).

Abby: I see you've been watching James Bond movies again.
Nim: I've got the title: "Live & Let Die & Live Again."

The Bible is full of exciting stories, but there aren't any car chase scenes!

Proverbs 1:7 – Godly Wisdom

By jeff on November 5, 2015 in Comics

Nim learns that Proverbs 1:7 tells us where true knowledge comes from. #fearofgod #lovinggod #bible #proverbs

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Abby: Solomon was the wisest man in the old testament.

Nim: People sometimes tell me I'm wise.

Nim: Why, just yesterday, Con told me I was a real "wise guy."

Abby: That's not the same kind of wisdom, Nim.
Nim: Well, I should hope not.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of true knowledge - Proverbs 1:7

God Is Faithful

By jeff on November 4, 2015 in Comics

Con tells Abby that God is faithful and will give her everything she desires. But her desires are expensive! #God #salvation #jesuschrist #womanoffaith #womanofgod #womenoffaith #womenofgod

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Abby: I'm thinking that if I do what God says, he'll give me what I really want.

Con: You should do what God says and hope you get what he wants you to have.

Abby: What if it's not what I want?
Con: It'll be better.

Abby: Will it be red and leather and totally cute?

We should obey God in all we do without expecting anything in return.

Church Involvement and Apathy

By jeff on November 1, 2015 in Comics

Nim says he wants more involvement in his church and prays for God to help him. But maybe he’s not doing what God tells him. #church #prayer #apathy

Being A Good Christian

By jeff on October 30, 2015 in Comics

Nim tells Abby that’s he’s been doing well in his Christian walk with God for the day and praying to be a good Christian.

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Nim: I started off the day doing really well in my walk with God.

Nim: I didn't gossip, complain, fib, get mad, be greedy or do any of the things I've been trying to change.

Abby: That's great. Then what happened?

Nim: The alarm went off and I had to get out of bed.

Sometimes it's hard to do what you know is right, but it's always worth trying.

Jesus And His Miracles

By jeff on October 19, 2015 in Comics

Jesus performed many miracles, but Nim get’s them all wrong because it’s time for the vet to clean his ears.

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Nim: Today we learned about the miracles Jesus performed.

Nim: First, he healed the leopards. Then he calmed the sneeze.

Nim: He even walked underwater.

Abby: It's time for the vet to clean your ears, isn't it?
Nim: Wait! I forgot Lazarus rising from the bed!

Jesus performed many miracles, but Nim didn't get any of them right!

Memorial Day – John 15:13

By jeff on May 26, 2014 in

We salute all of our veterans, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you.

John 15:13

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Con: This is a Holy Day.
Amos: A day we pay tribute to those who protect us & our freedoms.
Nim: John 15:13 says it best, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Abby & Jerry: May God bestow a special blessing upon each and every one of America's veterans.

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