Characters Archives: Abby

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

1 Peter 5 – Humble Yourself Before God

By jeff on September 28, 2016 in Comics

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:6-7

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Abby: Have you figured out what special talent God gave you to use for His purpose?

Nim: I tried, but I'm good at everything!

Abby: Nim, you need to be more humble.
Nim: More humble?

Nim: But humility is my best quality.

Jonah And The Whale

By jeff on September 26, 2016 in Comics

You can read about the story of Jonah and the Whale in the Bible in Jonah 1 and Jonah 2. Then you’ll know the who, what, where, when, why and how.

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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 the 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?

Leviticus 23 – Alien Welcome Kit

By jeff on September 15, 2016 in Comics

Leviticus 23 tells us to provide for the needy and aliens. But the aliens it talks about aren’t from outer space, they’re people from other countries.

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Nim: Klingon Phrase Book? Check! Reese's Pieces? Check!

Abby: Do you wnat to ask him or should I?

Jerry: Neither. I don't think we even want to know.
Nim: Light saber? Check.

Nim: Well, maybe I didn't even want to tell you. Did you ever think of that?!

Interpretive Dance

By jeff on August 31, 2016 in Comics

No matter how you express it, the message should always be the same: Good will always triumph over evil. Find your talent and use it to spread God’s Word.

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Abby: Before you get any cookies, I will perform for you an interpretive dance.

Jerry: Great!
Con: Can't wait to see it!

Abby: I call it "God's good beats satan's evil." Commencez!

Jerry: All I can say is these better be good cookies.
Con: Keep smiling. It can't last long.

Chinese Pug Dog

By jeff on August 29, 2016 in Comics

Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ are persecuted everyday around the world. Take a moment today – and everyday – to pray for them.

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Abby: Pugs are Chinese, right?

Abby: Then why don't you do something about the fact that some people in China aren't allowed to pray or even to own a bible?

Con: I have been doing something about it.

Abby: What?
Con: Praying for them!

Ice Cream Social

By jeff on August 25, 2016 in Comics

If your church hasn’t had an ice cream social, you should work to get one started. They’re a lot of fun and a great way to encourage more fellowship.

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Nim: Our church had an big ice cream social last night.

Abby: Didn't that mess up your diet?

Nim: Nope, I took some all-natural, no-sugar, no-fat, hi-fiber, non-dairy frozen dessert food.
Abby: What flavor?

Nim: The said "Banana Split Blast," but it tasted more like "feet blast."

God Is Love

By jeff on August 24, 2016 in Comics

God created love and God is the ultimate definition of love. If you don’t know God, how can you ever expect to give and receive love at the ultimate level?

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Abby: My pastor said "God is love."
Jerry: That's right.

Abby: But the word "love" is a verb, like in "I love to dance." Saying someone IS a verb doesn't make sense. Maybe I should start saying "Abby IS dance."
Jerry: Love can also be a noun, like in "He has a lot of love." It's used like that.

Abby: Oh.

Abby: Can I still say "Abby is dance?"

Stop The Presses

By jeff on August 19, 2016 in Comics

There’s a lot happening at your church. Be sure to keep up with everything by reading your church newsletter or bulletin.

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Nim: Since I started writing for the church bulletin, nothing's happened!

Abby: What do you mean nothing? Last week was grade school promotions, the teens volunteered at a homeless shelter and a missionary visited from Nigeria.

Nim: Yeah, but nothing that would let me shout, STOP THE PRESSES!!!

Abby: But we don't have presses. We only have a Xerox.
Nim: You know what I mean.

Readers Demand

By jeff on August 18, 2016 in Comics

Being skeptical about what you read or hear is always a good idea. But don’t let that skepticism turn into cynicism toward God.

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Nim: MY READERS DEMAND THE BEST FROM ME!

Nim: MY READERS DEMAND THAT I BE SKEPTICAL!

Nim: MY READERS DEMAND THAT I FIGHT FOR THEM!

Nim: MY READERS DEMAND THAT I QUESTION ALL AUTHORITY!

Abby: ALL authority? What about the authority of God Almighty?

Nim: MY READERS HAVE TO SETTLE FOR 3 OUT OF 4 OF THEIR DEMANDS!

Church Bulletin

By jeff on August 17, 2016 in Comics

Every week, great things are happening at your church. Your church bulletin can keep you up to date on everything that’s going on!

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Abby: So I hear you're writing for the church bulletin.
Nim: Yep!

Nim: I've found my true calling. I'm going to rip the lid off corruption, take on the special interests and invoke fear at the very mention of my name.

Abby: Mmm, hmm. And what did you write about the church picnic?
Nim: Pish, posh! Noboddy cares about that trifle.

Abby: I care!
Nim: No, you just THINK you do. My job is to tell you what you SHOULD care about.

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