Characters Archives: Abby

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

Veterinarian – I Hate Going To The Vet

By jeff on October 8, 2024 in Comics

It’s often hard to remember to be grateful for things that are good for us, but aren’t very fun, like going to the veterinarian. But try to keep in mind that it’s a blessing in disguise.

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Nim: I hate going to the vet! I hate it! I hate it! I HATE IT!!!

Abby: You should try to change your perspective.

Abby: Try to have gratitude that God has provided us with modern medicine. Instead of saying "I hate the vet," say "Thank you God, for creating talented veterinarians I can go to."

Nim: Easy for you to say. You don't have to go to the vet today.
Abby: True.

Sunday School Party

By jeff on October 6, 2024 in Comics

Sunday School parties are a great way to show those in your church how much they mean to you. But don’t drive yourself crazy!

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Abby: My master is working hard preparing for a party for her Sunday School class.

Abby: She's been cooking, baking, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, polishing the silver, hanging pictures, bleaching the hallways, testing recipes, finding just the right candles, baking pies, addressing invitations...

Con: I thought a party was a pizza and a movie or a game on Xbox.

Abby: No! It's a GIRL'S party!!!

Sincere Christian Commitment

By jeff on October 5, 2024 in Comics

God’s forgiveness through the blood of Christ isn’t a “Get out of jail free” card for Christians. It’s the ultimate expression of love we should strive to be worthy of.

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Nim: My friend said it's okay for Christians to sin because God's forgiveness is like a free pass to do whatever you want.

Abby: Your friend is wrong. And if he thinks that way, he might not have sincerely accepted Christ.

Nim: It's funny. That's EXACTLY what I told him.

Nim: Actually, I just said "shut up, you pootyhead!" But the gist was the same as what you said.

Computer On The Fritz

By jeff on October 1, 2024 in Comics

If you need to use a computer, but don’t have one or you’re having computer problems with yours, check with your church to see if you can use one of theirs.

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Jerry: I have to use the church's computer because mine is on the grits.

Abby: On the GRITS? Don't you mean "on the FRITZ?"

Jerry: No. YESTERDAY it was "on the fritz."

Jerry: So today it's in a dumpster out back of the Waffle House.

1Corinthians 9:24-25 – Run To Win!

By jeff on September 24, 2024 in Comics

Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. – 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

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Con: Paul compared the life of a Christian to a race.

Con: The longer we run, the harder it is.

Con: We grow tired & careless, but Jesus will help each of us win the race.

Abby: Awesome! What kind of shoes should I buy for this race?

Job 12:7-10 – Ask The Animals

By jeff on September 23, 2024 in Comics

“Just ask the animals, and they will teach you. Ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you.
Speak to the earth, and it will instruct you. Let the fish in the sea speak to you.” – Job 12:7-8

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Con: Job 12:7 says "ask the animals and they will teach you..."

Abby: Ask the animals?! What are they going to ask us? No one informed me there was going to be a test!

Abby: This isn't fair! I'm totally unprepared! Is there some sort of training I should have been offered?! Some form of tutelage?!

Con: Abby hates pop quizzes.
Abby: Ohhhh...the pressure!

Church Podcast

By jeff on September 22, 2024 in Comics

A church podcast is a great resource. It can help those who can’t leave their home, are on vacation or those who simply want to listen to a sermon again.

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Abby: I'm listening to the church podcast!

Abby: Do you ever listen to it?

Amos: No. I like kickin' it old-school!

Amos: I just sit my pod down in a pew every Sunday and listen to the preacher.

2 Samuel 6 – Ark Of The Covenant Dance

By jeff on September 18, 2024 in Comics

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone’s love of God was so pure and exciting that we danced like King David for Him? 2 Samuel 6:14

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Abby: What are you doing?
Nim: The Ark of the Covenant dance!

Nim: When the Ark was delivered to the Temple, King David danced like crazy in praise to God.

Nim: It's a lot of fun. Want to join me?
Abby: Maybe...

Abby: What would offer God more praise? The Cabbage Patch or the Frug?

Gratitude: What Simple Things Are You Thankful To God For?

By Jeff on September 17, 2024 in Comics

Gratitude is important in all things.

Abby tells Nim that he should be thankful for the little things and gets an answer she doesn’t expect. The Bible says we should thank God for all things… what are you thankful for?

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Abby: We should have Gratitude l to God for giving us even the simplest of things.

Nim: Like grass.

Abby: Yes, Nim. That's very sweet that you're grateful for grass. What made you think of it so quickly?

Nim: I can't go potty unless the ground has grass on it.

Proverbs 6 – Sow Discord

By jeff on September 10, 2024 in Comics

There are six things the Lord hates—
    no, seven things he detests:
haughty eyes,
    a lying tongue,
    hands that kill the innocent,
a heart that plots evil,
    feet that race to do wrong,
a false witness who pours out lies,
    a person who sows discord in a family.

– Proverbs 6:16-19

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Nim: The 7th thing God hates is someone who stirs up distemper among brothers.

Abby: That's discord...not distemper.

Nim: Are you sure?
Abby: Absotively.

Nim: THEN WHY DID THE VET GIVE ME A SHOT?!

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Characters Archives: Abby

Veterinarian – I Hate Going To The Vet

Sunday School Party

Sincere Christian Commitment

Computer On The Fritz

1Corinthians 9:24-25 – Run To Win!

Job 12:7-10 – Ask The Animals

Church Podcast

2 Samuel 6 – Ark Of The Covenant Dance

Gratitude: What Simple Things Are You Thankful To God For?

Gratitude is important in all things.

Proverbs 6 – Sow Discord