{"id":8077,"date":"2024-03-26T21:26:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T02:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=8077"},"modified":"2024-04-07T21:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T02:42:05","slug":"2024-spring-essc-spiritualgrowth-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2024-spring-essc-spiritualgrowth-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u8b93\u6211\u5011\u4e00\u8d77\u9748\u6027\u6210\u9577 (8)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8077\" class=\"elementor elementor-8077\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51dcddf2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"51dcddf2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29b5f775\" data-id=\"29b5f775\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32818b11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"32818b11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8077#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8077#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 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These overlooked individuals, the &#8220;little ones&#8221; in faith, are those who may not contribute significantly to the church&#8217;s outward success but are nonetheless precious in God&#8217;s eyes. Jesus taught us to embrace these individuals, for in doing so, we embrace Him (Matthew 18:5). It is a solemn reminder that our Father in heaven wishes for none of His children to be neglected or to perish (Matthew 18:14).<\/p><p>In the early church, as seen in Acts 6:1, the Hellenist widows felt overlooked, prompting me to ponder on our current practices. Are we, perhaps inadvertently, misjudging and overlooking the needs of certain groups within our spiritual family? The lesson is clear: we must care for the spiritual needs of all, particularly those who may seem less important in the worldly view.<\/p><p>I&#8217;ve come to see that even in Jesus&#8217; ministry, the marginalized were often seen as lost sheep, in need of a shepherd (Matthew 9:36). It\u2019s a potent reminder not to be like the religious leaders who, preoccupied with law and order, failed to offer spiritual support to those considered outside the &#8216;norm&#8217;, like the Gentiles of Galilee or the individuals depicted in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30).<\/p><p>Reflecting on those in need, I&#8217;m reminded that we all have needs that change with time. Like Job, who faced immense trials, we might find ourselves or our fellow believers in positions of severe faith-testing (Job 1:13-19). How do we respond? Do we, like Job\u2019s friends, offer counsel without understanding or fail to provide practical support?<\/p><p>I recall the profound impact of a sister\u2019s testimony about her child&#8217;s life-limiting condition and the well-meaning but insufficient advice from church members. It&#8217;s a stark reminder that our faith in action should extend beyond words to tangible support. James 2:16 echoes this sentiment, urging us not to be mere speakers of faith but doers.<\/p><p>On a visit to a church in South America, I encountered disapproval towards migrant members seeking prayer during legal troubles. While we do not condone illegal actions, Jesus&#8217; sacrifice on the cross for us sinners (Romans 5:8) compels us to pray and support without judgment.<\/p><p>These experiences have shown me that unique and special spiritual needs within our community, including mental health challenges, cannot be ignored. We are called to be vigilant in our care and to ensure that no prejudice clouds our duty as followers of Christ. The love of God compels us to love and serve all, especially the overlooked and weak in faith, embracing them with the compassion Christ has shown us.<\/p><p>We warmly invite you to come to the True Jesus Church\u2019s bi-annual Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation.\u00a0 See details below.<\/p><p>18-21 April, 2024 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation<\/p><p>Thursday, 18 April, 2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, 19-20 April, 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM<br \/>Sunday, 21 April, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM<br \/>Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.<\/p><p>Please find our church location below:<\/p><p><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u00a0Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>For online streaming, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For regular service hours, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p><p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-17c94428 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"17c94428\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-308cee2e\" data-id=\"308cee2e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-256a4ce4 elementor-align-center elementor-button-success elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"256a4ce4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-6\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Find Spiritual Growth with Us (6) <\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d145a60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5d145a60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-6\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spiritual-Growth6-EN-731x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7104\" alt=\"\" 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elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8ce93b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-7\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Find Spiritual Growth with Us (7) <\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7364cf66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7364cf66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-ellipsis-h\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b> More to come<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c20ea00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c20ea00\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Your Needs in Life<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-762ce153\" data-id=\"762ce153\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-489d6130 elementor-button-info elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"489d6130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/physical-wellness\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Physical Wellness<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-730559c7\" data-id=\"730559c7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a78b6a5 elementor-align-center elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a78b6a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/peace-and-love\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-heart\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Peace &amp; Love<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1fc69ce6\" data-id=\"1fc69ce6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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Career<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-27544407 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"27544407\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-344c1b67\" data-id=\"344c1b67\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30f1feec elementor-align-center elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"30f1feec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/truth-about-god\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-eye\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Truth about God<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f370e7a\" data-id=\"7f370e7a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7017655a elementor-align-center elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7017655a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/life-balance\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-balance-scale\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Life Balance<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Previous Articles (click me to show list)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1701\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1701\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-7\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (7)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-6\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (6)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-5\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (5)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-4\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (4)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-3\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (3)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-2\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (2)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-1\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (1)<\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1234deb8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1234deb8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b0b88b\" data-id=\"8b0b88b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47e25fcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47e25fcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024s_sg_8_ia_content_1\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"538\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_1_EN-1024x574.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8086\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_1_EN-1024x574.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_1_EN-300x168.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_1_EN-768x430.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_1_EN-18x10.jpg 18w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_1_EN.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a664a2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a664a2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In &#8220;Embracing Empathy in the Church,&#8221; I reflect on the complexities of misunderstandings within the faith community, inspired by the Apostle Paul&#8217;s teachings. I consider how cultural and linguistic barriers can inadvertently lead to feelings of neglect, as seen through scriptural examples and personal experiences within a diverse church setting. The piece emphasizes the importance of active empathy, understanding, and inclusion in church practices to ensure that all members feel seen, heard, and valued in their spiritual walk.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12e91c06\" data-id=\"12e91c06\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed8cd0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7ed8cd0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024s_sg_8_ia_content_2\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_2_EN-1024x681.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8087\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_2_EN-1024x681.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_2_EN-300x199.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_2_EN-768x511.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_2_EN-18x12.jpg 18w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_2_EN.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32eee731 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32eee731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;Not to Judge: Embracing All in Faith&#8221; explores the subtle prejudices that can shape our actions within the church, highlighting the importance of overcoming both visible and invisible obstacles that hinder others&#8217; spiritual growth. It calls for a Christ-like embrace of all individuals, regardless of their spiritual maturity, to foster a community truly reflective of God&#8217;s inclusive love.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-11d9f52c\" data-id=\"11d9f52c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-229a3111 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"229a3111\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024s_sg_8_ia_content_3\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"637\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_3_EN-1024x679.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8088\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_3_EN-1024x679.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_3_EN-300x199.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_3_EN-768x509.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_3_EN-18x12.jpg 18w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024S_SpiritualGrowth_8_IA_Content_3_EN.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f484ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56f484ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cReconsider Our Values\u201d encapsulates the call to transcend societal and church biases by recognizing the inherent value of every individual in the eyes of God. The article affirms the need to follow Jesus&#8217; example in valuing spiritual virtues over material success and serving all without discrimination. It challenges believers to reflect divine love in their actions, mirroring the inclusive and transformative love that Jesus demonstrated throughout His ministry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As I reflect on my walk with the Lord, I&#8217;m reminded of how we, as a church, often celebrate those who labor in faith yet sometimes overlook the weaker among us. 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