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Tag Archives: Johnny’s Cafe
In Marti Fischer’s shoes
We’ve discovered that empathy is walking a mile in someone else’s shoes — to see the world as they see it. And if this person is important to you, then the things they see will be important to you … Continue reading
Coming together versus pulling apart
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.
Moved with compassion
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.
Day Two: In someone else’s shoes
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
Empathy: Day One
Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I intend to spend this week learning about and writing about empathy. It is my goal to not only understand it by Friday, but to have it. That’s a … Continue reading
We may need to break some glass.
I have always been fascinated by the famous Edward Hopper 1940s painting I used in yesterday’s Catch of a stark corner cafe in the middle of the city in the pre-dawn hours with three guests seated at the counter and … Continue reading
Finding Jesus down at Johnny’s
Now if Jesus were here I think we’d find Him today Down at Johnny’s Cafe. This line worked well as the punchline of the song, but it’s a little misleading. It implies that Jesus isn’t here today. Well, true, Jesus … Continue reading
When the truth is hard to come by
And the stories they tell, you can’t tell If they’re true or they’re fable. from “Johnny’s Cafe” by John Fischer In an era of fake news, truth is … Continue reading
Don’t look now, but your hope is showing.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15 This verse is important as much for what it … Continue reading
The 162nd game
Who would have thought that after 162 major league baseball games with 30 teams there would be four teams with identical records who would have to play one more game to determine who is a division winner and who is … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 