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December 15, 2024
by Juita Kartini
(Jakarta, Indonesia)
As the year comes to a close, our extended family is overjoyed to welcome a baby girl into our lives. We celebrated this special occasion by gathering together, sharing meals, offering prayers, and filling the room with laughter. We returned home as twilight gently gave way to the calm embrace of night.
This beautiful experience reminds me of the birth of Jesus, which we commemorate in December. The arrival of the Savior brought light to a world shrouded in darkness, offering hope and renewal to all.
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