Characters Archives: Nim

Nimrod, or “Nim,” is a chihuahua who usually speaks before he thinks, often resulting in hilarious opinions.

1 Corinthians 10:13 – Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 - Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13

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Amos: The vet made my master put me on a diet.
Nim: How's that going?
Amos: I realized that being on a diet is a lot like our journey as Christians. Every morning, we have to wake up and make a decision to be faithful or not.
Nim: Yeah, but at least with a diet, you don't have the devil whispering in your ear to be bad.
Amos: I don't know. I've always thought the devil might come dressed as a cupcake.

Just like in dieting, we must remain resolute in our Christian walk.

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Mark 5:36 – Super-Pastor

Seriously Afraid

Mark 5:36

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Nim: Have you talked to your pastor about your fear of thunder?
Con: I don't think he would understand. He's not afraid of anything. Not rolled-up papers, loud noises, shiny floors, not even thunder.
Nim: Wow. He's not just a Pastor. He's more like a superhero.
Con: Seriously.

Your church leaders can help you reduce your fears.

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John 14:1-3 – Jesus Has Prepared A Place For You

John 14:1-3 - Jesus Has Prepared A Place For You

John 14:1-3

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Nim: So you say Jesus has prepared a thing for me in Heaven?
Con: No, a place.
Nim: The thing is a place?
Con: No, Jesus has prepared a place.
Nim: To put the thing in?
Con: No, to put YOU in.
Nim: I'll be put in some...THING?
Con: You're not listening to me. Jesus is preparing a place for you. End of story.
Nim: Okay, I get it. Now tell me more about the thing.

Jesus has prepared a place for you in Heaven.

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Isaiah 53:6 – Following God’s Path

Trust in God, Not Money

Isaiah 53:6

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Amos: So your quest for world domination has come to a close, huh?
Nim: Yeah, I finally understood that I was putting my faith in money instead of in God. And that God is the only one who can have dominion over the world.
Amos: That's a very mature attitude.
Nim: I know. And now I can focus on what I REALLY want.
Amos: What's that?
Nim: Pure, raw power!

Do you do things to bring glory to God or to bring glory to yourself?

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Proverbs 13:17 – Worldly Success

Get RIch Quick Scheme

Proverbs 13:17

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Con: What's wrong?
Nim: Abby pointed out something bad I've been doing. I was trying to get rich quick so I could have power over my own destiny, instead of trusting God to care for me.
Con: Cheer up, little guy. At least you see the error of your ways.
Nim: I know. But now I don't get to dominate the world!

Only a fool relies on himself over God.

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Philippians 4:19-20 – Trust God To Take Care Of You

Trust God To Take Care Of You

Philippians 4:19-20

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Nim: My newest scheme is gonna make me millions!
Abby: Why is it so important to you to make millions?
Nim: Because...well...um...because...you see...it's...I...
Abby: It's not because you don't trust God to take care of you and that you have to take care of yourself, is it?
Nim: You know, you're sucking all the fun out of the world domination thing.

God will satisfy all of your needs.

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Total Market Domination

Total Market Domination

1 Timothy 6:10

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Nim (writing): The brash young inventor worked overtime, putting the final touches on his scheme to make millions of dollars in the Christian marketplace...

...the plan was so simple, yet it would bring total market domination! Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-haaaaaaa!

Nim: Mwah-ha-ha's are more fun when someone is around to hear them.

Having a big plan is a great idea, but be careful you're doing it for the right reasons.

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The Eye Of A Noodle

The Eye of the Noodle

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Jerry: How go the moneymaking schemes, Nim?
Nim: I've given up on them. I read in the Bible that it's easier for a camel to pass through a needle than for a rich man to get into Heaven.
Jerry: No...it's a needle.
Nim: A needle through a noodle? That doesn't sound too hard!
Jerry: No, you...
Nim: Get ready world! Nim's scheme machine is back in business!

The Bible has a lot to tell us. Make sure you understand what it says.

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WWJD

WWJD

Proverbs 10:16

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Nim: I have an idea that's gonna make millions!
Amos: What is it?
Nim: I'm gonna make a bunch of products that all ask "What Would Jesus Do?"
Amos: Already been done.
Nim: What done Jesus do?

Before making any big decision, ask yourself "what would Jesus do?"

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Nim’s Got A Bad Gratitude

Nim's Got A Bad Gratitude

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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. 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.

Sometimes it's hard to remember to give thanks for things that aren't fun. Try to do it anyway.

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