Characters Archives: Abby

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

Psalm 131 And Haughty Eyes

Psalm 131 And Haughty Eyes

Psalm 131

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Nim: My eyes don't look haughty, do they?
Abby: Huh?
Nim: I'm reading Psalm 131. I've made sure my hearts not proud. I don't concern myself with great matters and I've put my hope in the Lord. But I need to make sure my eyes aren't haughty.
Abby: Nope. Not haughty. They're a little bloodshot. And you've got some crust in the corners.
Nim: Hey!!!

Psalm 131 shows us that we shouldn't judge others. Judgment is to be left to God.

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Jonah and the Whale

Jonah And The Whale

Jonah 1-2

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Nim: Abby, help me work on my journalism skills by telling me about Jonah and the whale.
Abby: Okay, one day Jonah...
Nim: Who?
Abby: Jonah. And a whale...
Nim: What?
Abby: A whale...
Nim: Where?
Abby: Umm...
Nim: When? Why?
Abby: Hey!
Nim: Well, I think that covers just about everything. So why do I feel like I've forgotten something?
Abby: Keep it up, and I'll make you forget something!
Nim: How?

You can read about Jonah and the whale in Jonah 1 and 2.

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Deuteronomy 8: Man Does Not Live On Bread Alone

Man Does Not Live By Bread Alone

Deuteronomy 8:1-3

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Abby: My master gave me a bite of his bread yesterday. Yummy! I think I could eat bread everyday.
Con: Deuteronomy says "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord."
Abby: Is that something I'd have to buy from a specialty grocer?

Deuteronomy 8:1-3 helps us understand how to live Godly lives.

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The Great Commission

The Great Commission Comic

Matthew 28:16-20

Matthew 28:16-20

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Abby: Tell me a Bible story, Nim.
Nim: Okay. A-hem! Jesus told his Apostles to go out and disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. But Thomas raised his hand and asked, "What do we get out of this?" And Jesus said "7 percent on a sliding scale."
Abby: What the...?
Nim: And that's what's known as "The Great Commission."
Abby: It is not!

The Great Commission says that all Christians must spread God's Word throughout the world.

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James 1:5 And Godly Wisdom

Wisdom of God Cartoon

James 1:5

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Nim: I'm now totally brilliant!
Abby: Huh?
Nim: James 1:5 says "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God...and it will be given to him." I asked, therefore I'm now a true brainiac.
Abby: Don't you think you're being a little...
Nim: SILENCE! I FEEL A THOUGHT COMING ON!

When the Bible speaks of "Wisdom," it usually means wisdom about God and Salvation.

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