Program: #5112
Topic: Gratitude
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)

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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
John Lionberger discovered God in the Northwoods wilderness during forty degrees below zero weather, launching him on a new career to show others the way home to God.

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Sermon Segment

 
I Thessalonians 5:18-19
Writer, pastor and teacher, Dr. John Killinger, says the one thing that will lift our hearts when we are in despair is to remember to be thankful for all that we have. It will change our attitudes in an instant, and the darkest mood will be converted to joy.

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Interview Segment

 
Hosts Lillian Daniel and Lydia Talbot in conversation with John Killinger, who says, "Some people are naturally grateful. I've known a few. I think we have to become more and more conscious of where we are, where life is around us, and how we ought to be grateful for it. When we have become more conscious then we move more and more into the spiritual realm."

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Reflection Segment

 
Writer Jason Byassee shares a lesson about gratitude learned from the simple prayers of his children.

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