Episode 5

5 - Step Up Your Gratitude


5 - Step Up Your Gratitude

I discuss how gratitude should be centered around being thankful to God and others rather than just focusing on how it benefits us. I encourage listeners to appreciate God for who He is, not just for what He gives, and to thank Him even before seeing the outcome of a request. I also suggest appreciating others before they do something for us and increasing their value through our appreciation. I end with a challenge to write down three things we appreciate about God and thank Him for those things.

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Jill McKinley

I’m Jill from the Northwoods. Professionally, I work in Health IT, where I untangle complex systems and help people use technology more effectively. But at heart, I’m a curious lifelong learner—always exploring how things work, why people grow the way they do, and how even the smallest steps can spark real transformation. That curiosity fuels everything I do, from problem-solving at work to sharing insights through my creative projects.

My journey wasn’t always easy. Growing up, I faced a rough childhood, and books became my lifeline. They introduced me to voices of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the natural world around me. Those pages taught me resilience, gave me perspective, and helped me see that wisdom is everywhere—waiting to be noticed, gathered, and shared.