Have you ever wondered what Silent Night actually inspired Silent Night?

In this year's Advent Devotional, The Songs Tell the Story, Janet Denison provides the origin stories of 25 well-known Christmas songs and hymns.

While the stories are fascinating, you'll be more inspired by the way she reveals

the biblical truth in each short chapter. Request your copy of The Songs Tell the Story

today at the daily article.org. Today is Tuesday, November the 22nd, 2022.

Welcome to the Daily Article podcast.

Today's article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins of the Denison Forum.

From the 136th Psalm, verse 1, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

This is how a driver named Tamika Reid explains her mobile Christian ministry. I wanted to give up,

but because of my faith in God, I'm still here standing, and I just want to use my story to encourage others

to never give up no matter what you go through. Losses have marked her life, including the

death of her mother, sister, and the father of her two daughters. She began driving for Lyft in 2017

to support her daughters and to share her faith.

When I hear people say, you made my day, I know I can make an impact on people's lives, she says.

It brings joy to me. It's like I've turned my pain into a purpose to inspire others.

This morning's headlines are focused on the earthquake in Indonesia that killed at least

252 people and injured hundreds, reports that Iran could attack the World Cup in Qatar, and

remembrances of John F. Kennedy on the anniversary of his assassination. However, I wanted to discuss

something more uplifting and gratifying, the power of gratitude.

Tamika Reid is grateful for the difference her lift ministry is making, and her gratitude then empowers her ministry.

What she is experiencing is consistent with what psychologists have long known.

Gratitude transforms those who embrace it. For example, an article in positive psychology

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