Quotes About Compassion

They placed their lives on hold for a group of strangers and asked for nothing in return. They affirmed the basic goodness of man at a time when it was easy to doubt such humanity still existed. If the terrorists had hoped their attacks would reveal the weaknesses in western society, the events in Gander proved its strength.

Their willingness to help others is arguably the single most important trait that defines them as Newfoundlanders. Today, it is an identity they cling to, in part, because it is something that cannot be taken away from them.

There was no hatred. No anger. No fear in Gander. Only the spirit of community. Here, everyone was equal, everyone was treated the same. Here, the basic humanity of man wasn't just surviving but thriving

The passengers weren't treated like refugees but rather long lose relatives.

The passengers weren't treated like refugees but rather long lost relatives.

because they didn't care if their adoptive child's skin was a different color from their own. They were just looking for a child to love. And

They placed their lives on hold for a group of strangers and asked for nothing in return. They affirmed the basic goodness of man at a time when it was easy to doubt such humanity still existed.

It is often effective to say, "Well, it looks like things are not going well for you right now. When you get yourself to the point of putting your thoughts into words, come and talk to me. I'll be glad to listen." Then break eye contact and move on.

When our kids mess up, we are often overcome with anger and want to punish them. The better thing to do, though, is lock in our empathy for them and then let the consequences do the teaching.

For the consequences to have any benefit, we must commiserate with our kids, not yell at them. They have nobody to be angry with but themselves when we show sadness. Because of punishment, Brianne had her mom to blame.

The more you manifest a servant's heart in all you do, the more of an impact you'll have on people's lives.

Tears are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of compassion.

God cares about those in need, and so should His people.

Listening is an act of love. When you listen to people, you are communicating non-verbally that they are important to you.

Exercising a spiritual gift without showing true love is meaningless.

God condemns those who oppress and take advantage of others.

God loves His people despite their sins and faults.

Serving others means being willing to make sacrifices for their good.

Bettering the lives of others is the role of a person with a servant's heart.

God is love—He is gracious and forgives.

A tearless heart is a callous heart.

There is no sin that Jesus cannot forgive.

It is always wrong to enrich yourself at the expense of others.

A forgiven Christian is a forgiving Christian.