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.

1 Chronicles – The Begats

By jeff on June 17, 2024 in Comics

Nim continues his #Bible reading and gets to 1 Chronicles, which has a long list describing the lineage of #Jesus and the “begats.” #readthebible #biblestudy #biblereading #bibleverse

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Nim: I'm still reading the Bible cover to cover.

Nim: I've really been enjoying it.

Nim: But last night, I got to 1 Chronicles and all the "begats."

Con: And?
Nim: It begat a good night's sleep!

The "begats" of 1 Chronicles and Matthew are important to show the family lineage of Christ.

God Is Faithful

By jeff on June 14, 2024 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.

Focus on God

By jeff on June 13, 2024 in Comics

Nim continues his quest in #prayer for God to change his #badhabits. Today he wants better focus.

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Nim: I've been praying for God to change the way I behave.

Con: Like what?

Nim: Like staying focused on thing at a ti...HEY, A SQUIRREL!

Con: I'd keep praying if I were you.
Nim: I love squid...LOOK, A BIRD!

God will help us change anything about ourselves that we don't like.

Become a Better Listener

By jeff on June 12, 2024 in Comics

Nim prays for improvement in his life by asking God to help him become a better listener. #pray #prayer #homeschool #selfimprovement

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Con: So you've been praying that God would change your bad habits?
Nim: Yeah.

Con: You should pray for God to make you listen to other people more.

Nim: Yeah, I know. People always say, "Nim, you never listen."

Nim: At least I think that's what they say. I'm not always paying close attention.

You can learn a lot more about God and yourself if you listen to others.

Matthew 14:22-33 – Walk On Water

By jeff on June 8, 2024 in Comics

Nim tells Con he can walk on water just like Jesus. Con is skeptical, but Nim’s tricky in what he’s talking about.

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Nim: I walked on water today!
Con: NO YOU DID NOT!!!

Con: Only Jesus can walk on water! Peter walked with him for a moment, but he used Christ's power to do it! It's one of the most important miracles in the Bible!

Con: I don't believe you. Where did you do this alleged "Walking on water??"

Nim: The ice rink at the mall.

You can read about Jesus walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52 & John 6:16-21.

Titus 1:6 – Monogamy

By jeff on June 3, 2024 in Comics

Many of our current laws and customs originally came from the Bible. Today, Nim learns about monogamy from Titus 1:6. Or does he?

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Nim: Paul helped us learn how to lead a Godly life.

Nim: For instance, Titus 1:6 says that a man can only have one wife.

Nim: That's called "monotony."

Con: You mean "monogamy."
Nim: Potatoes, potahtoes.

Many of our current laws and customs originally came from the Bible!

1 Corinthians – Nim’s Math Test

By jeff on May 22, 2024 in Comics

Nim confuses what Paul writes in 1 Corinthians with a loophole to getting out of schoolwork.

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Con: How did your math test go?
Nim: Not well. But it's okay.

Nim: I told my teacher that Paul said God "Made foolish the wisdom of the world." So I don't need to know math.

Con: You realize that's not what that verse really means.

Nim: Tomorrow, I'm going to tell the football coach what I think of him, 'cause God "chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."
Con: Good luck with that.

Read more of what Paul wrote in his letter by checking out 1 Corinthians

Pray For Persecuted Christians

By Jeff on April 28, 2024 in Comics

Con tells Abby what he’s doing to help persecuted Christians around the world. You can do it too. Just pray right now.

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Abby: "Pugs are Chinese, right?"

Abby: "Then why don't you do something about the fact that the Chinese aren't allowed to pray or even own a Bible?"

Con: "I have been doing something about it."

Abby: "What?"
Con: Praying for them!"

The Prodigal Son And The Fattened Calf

By Jeff on April 27, 2024 in Comics

Con explains what happens upon the return of the Prodigal Son in the Gospel of Luke.

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Con: The Father said to his servants, "Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet."

Con: Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found."

Con: "And they all celebrated!"

Nim: "Well, except for the cow."

You can read about the Prodigal Son in the Gospel of Luke.

Proverbs 16:24 – Kind Words

By jeff on April 26, 2024 in Comics

When you speak to those you love, are your words kind? Everyone you know is going through something difficult today, so a kind word can show a lot of love.

Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

Proverbs 16:24

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Con: Have you been been going to the diet classes at the church?
Nim: Yep, for about a week.
Con: Well, I can tell it's working.
Nim: REALLY??!!! I must look fantastic!!! I knew the diet was working, but I had no idea you'd see such a big difference in so short a time. Look at you, you can't keep your eyes off me! I must really be fabulous!
Con: A little compliment goes a long way with Nim.
Nim: Who's got a camera? Someone needs to get a picture of me...quick!

A small compliment to someone you love can go a long way.

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