Category Archives: cooperation

Two are Better Than One

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Cartoon of  two boys on a seesaw. One says, “Thanks for coming. You wouldn’t believe how much a seesaw stinks with just one person.”

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: Ecclesiastes 4:9

I watched with a mix of humor, pride and frustration when each of my kids were old enough to say, “No! I do it myself!”

We all want to be independent. I remember milestones in my life like my first day at school, first time I could tie my shoe and the first time I got to stay home without an adult. We all love to be self-sufficient.

But there are certain things that just aren’t as fun alone. Dinner is much more fun when I am with my family. Decorating for Christmas is more fun when everyone joins in. And it’s hard to love my neighbor if I keep to myself.

This week, I’m going to look for ways to help someone and to be bold enough to ask for help when I need it. How about you?

I drew this comic in Adobe Illustrator CS2

Genesis 2:15-17: Crossing Boundaries

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Cartoon of  a boy and girl. Boy has his foot out and is about to cross a line. The boy says, “Is THIS the line you told me not to cross?”

The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the LORD God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.” Genesis 2:15-17


What is it about human nature that makes us want to cross the line? It goes way back to Adam and Eve, doesn’t it? We know we should cross that line. We know it will probably bad for us. But there is something about the thrill of doing what we shouldn’t.

Adam and Eve crossed the line and ate the fruit. We’ve been paying the price ever since. If you’re ever in a situation where you feel tempted, keep your feet from the line. Don’t even go there! Run for your lives!

It’s still okay to eat an apple, though. I believe the forbidden fruit was grapefruit. I have no evidence, but it’s not my favorite and I’m standing by that.
I drew this comic in Adobe Illustrator CS2

Exodus 17: 8-13 Cooperation for the Home Team

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Cartoon of Moses, Aaron and Hur in Exodus 17. One guy says, “Come on, Moses! We want the home team to win!”


As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. Exodus 17:11-12

Moses watched as Joshua and the Israelites fought the Amalekites. As long as Moses held his staff up, the Israelites were winning. But it didn’t take until this became a burden for Moses.

Have you ever tried to hold something in the air for very long? It doesn’t matter how light it is. After a while, your arms start to feel like boulders. All you can think about is lowering your arms. You start thinking for ways to finish the task. You say, “I’ll do anything! Just let me drop my arms!”

Moses could not do his part on his own. It took Aaron and Hur to help Moses so the Israelites could win.

Who in your life is facing a battle today? Maybe someone needs you to help them do what God has called them to do. Be a support today.

I drew this comic in Adobe Illustrator.