Solomon writes in the book of Proverbs that there are six things the Lord hates, seven which are an abomination to him. Today, Nim is contemplating whether cats are something God hates.
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Memorial Day – John 15:13
We salute all of our veterans, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you.
John 15:13
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Con: This is a Holy Day.
Amos: A day we pay tribute to those who protect us & our freedoms.
Nim: John 15:13 says it best, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Abby & Jerry: May God bestow a special blessing upon each and every one of America's veterans.
Amos: A day we pay tribute to those who protect us & our freedoms.
Nim: John 15:13 says it best, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Abby & Jerry: May God bestow a special blessing upon each and every one of America's veterans.
Psalm 131 And Haughty Eyes
Nim is reading Psalm 131 and trying to make sure his character is in line with God’s teaching. Have you taken the time to make sure you’re living as God wants you to?
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.
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.
Jonah and the Whale
Jonah and the Whale is the subject of Nim’s journalistic pursuit. He may get answers to who, what, where, when, why and how without understanding the story. Do you ever confuse details with wisdom? You might know all the answers to a test, but not understand how to apply that to your life. Read about Jonah and Whale today and pray for God’s wisdom to understand the meaning rather than focusing on the specifics.
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.
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.
Deuteronomy 8: Man Does Not Live On Bread Alone
After trying some bread, Abby learns that Deuteronomy says “Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Read more by clicking the link below.
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.
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.
The Great Commission
Abby makes the mistake of asking Nim to tell her a Bible story. Get ready for Nim’s version of The Great Commission. You can read the actual account of The Great Commission in 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.
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.
James 1:5 And Godly Wisdom
After reading James 1:5 in the Bible, Nim confuses wisdom of God with simply being a genius. Take this time to grab your Bible and check out what it says about wisdom.
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.
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.
Matthew 6:26 | Your Heavenly Father Feeds Them
If you pursue a relationship with God above all material things, he will take care of you just as he does the birds of the air. Read today’s passage and give thanks for all the things he’s blessed you with:
Matthew 6:26
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Amos: I'm worried about where my next meal will come from.
Con: That's silly. Your Master will always feed you.
Con: Besides, Matthew 6:26 says, "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"
Amos: I didn't hear anything about Eukanuba in that verse.
Con: That's silly. Your Master will always feed you.
Con: Besides, Matthew 6:26 says, "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"
Amos: I didn't hear anything about Eukanuba in that verse.
