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Tag Archives: empathy
Building bridges instead of walls
Jesus gave us one command before He left. It was the last thing He told us. He told us to go. Go into all the world. Go into all the world and make disciples. Go into all the world and … Continue reading
Spiritual first responders
Empathy: to step into someone else’s shoes and feel what they feel. If you missed our BlogTalkRadio interview with Doug Stevens last night, I urge you, if your boots are on the ground anywhere, to listen to the podcast at … Continue reading
Through our own two eyes
Rain can ruin your weekend Or rain can spare your life; Depending on who you are and what your thirst is like. – Mark Heard, from the song, “Some … Continue reading
When preachers get loud
I’ve made it tough on myself lately. I’ve been choosing to write about topics I know I struggle to understand and act on — things I hoped to change through the transparency of writing. So far, I’ve found out it … Continue reading
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
