Appreciate These Things: Eight Ways of Cultivating Compassion

In a world tense with anger and division, how can we preserve our sense of well-being and inject a little more kindness into our daily interactions?

Pastor Jill J. Duffield finds an answer in the apostle Paul’s guidance in Philippians 4:8: "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Thinking about, looking for, appreciating these eight things can reorient our hearts and minds in ways that nurture compassion for ourselves, those in need, and those with whom we are inclined to disagree. Duffield leads the way with stories and insights that will transform your outlook on the world—and maybe even the world itself.

With eight chapters of five reflections each, Appreciate These Things can serve as a daily devotional, an eight-week group study, or an accessible, inspirational individual read.

© 2025 Westminster John Knox Press (E-bog): 9781646984213

Release date

E-bog: 18. marts 2025