Tag Archives: empathy

Some folks’ world is war torn; some folks’ world is fine This planet makes no sense to the untrained mind Some folks hope for fortune; some folks hope to die We all see our fate through our own two eyes … Continue reading →

Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. Hebrews 13:3 There is no clearer statement of empathy anywhere than what is found in … Continue reading →

So far we’ve discovered that empathy is walking a mile in someone else’s shoes — to see the world as they see it, and feel their situation as they feel it. And if this person is important to you, then … Continue reading →

It was humanly impossible to hear this scream and not feel pain. This was not play-acting. There was something wrong, and someone was in trouble.

When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick. (Matthew 14:14) Empathy is not just a feeling; it’s a feeling that compels us to do something. Numerous times in the gospel accounts of … Continue reading →

Empathy requires that we step outside ourselves. Empathy requires a level of selflessness that may be a hard reach for some. Once again, Jesus would be our example, who gave up His right to be God in order to be … Continue reading →

Now back to John on the couch with the Chihuahuas. Those of you who missed the events of last week, Marti and I have had the inside of our house painted. After a week of chaos, I moved Marti to … Continue reading →

Robert from Seattle sent us a comic strip he saw over the weekend that made him wonder if the author had seen our weekend Catch about empathy that included our video revealing the inner thoughts and worries of a person … Continue reading →