Sydney and Norman by Phil Vischer has been reviewed by Focus on the Family’s marriage and parenting magazine.
Sydney and Norman by Phil Vischer has been reviewed by Focus on the Family’s marriage and parenting magazine.
Two pigs, disciplined Norman and disorganized Sidney, live next door to each other. One day, God asks to meet with them. While Norman can’t wait to hear all the good things God will tell him, Sidney is in a panic. He’s afraid he’s going to be punished for something. When Norman goes to see God, God tells him that He loves Norman. Then He lets Norman know that he is prideful and shouldn’t look down on those who are not as gifted as he is.
When Sidney goes to visit God, God tells him that He loves him and nothing more. From that day forward, both pigs change their outlook on life. Norman learns to be humble, and Sidney feels more competent because God’s love for him is not based on whether he does everything perfectly.
God’s love isn’t based on human activities or abilities. He loves because He chooses to love each person.
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God is the authority figure, and both pigs acknowledge it.
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