{"id":8907,"date":"2024-08-12T19:09:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T00:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=8907"},"modified":"2024-09-09T20:28:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T01:28:36","slug":"2024-fall-essc-truthgod-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2024-fall-essc-truthgod-1\/","title":{"rendered":"\u795e\u7684\u771f\u7406 (10)"},"content":{"rendered":"<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 loading=\"lazy\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" 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\/8907#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" 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\/8907#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" 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 - 1];\n\n            var trp_shortcode_language_item = trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-language' )\n            \/\/ set width\n            var trp_ls_shortcode_width                                               = trp_shortcode_language_item.offsetWidth + 16;\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.width                                  = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n            trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-current-language' ).style.width = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n\n            \/\/ We're putting this on display: none after we have its width.\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.display = 'none';\n        }\n    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/truthaboutGOD10-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Filling the Void Within<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Growing up, I often pondered the meaning of life. Every day felt like the same thing over and over again\u2014\u201crise with the sun, rest with the set.\u201d How is that different from being a machine? Later, as I grew up, I discovered the internet, but it still couldn&#8217;t shake off the monotony. Entertainment and work failed to bring real satisfaction and joy; they often left me feeling emptier and more confused after fleeting moments of happiness. Just like Ecclesiastes 1:2 says, \u201cVanity of vanities, all is vanity.\u201d So why do we feel this emptiness?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s because I hadn\u2019t experienced God\u2019s goodness. Like a pen without an ink cartridge, no matter how hard we try to write\u2014even to the point of tearing the paper\u2014we can\u2019t produce any real words. Or, life is like a journey; we want to take our family to see beautiful scenery. We know the beauty of the destination but not the way there, and end up either wandering aimlessly or giving up halfway. But now, I\u2019ve experienced the beauty of God\u2019s guidance!<\/p>\n<p>Whenever I felt lost due to my studies or career, it was God gently holding my hand and guiding me. When I fell along life\u2019s path, it was God who used the goodness around me to soothe my wounds. When I was troubled by the world, it was God who calmed the storms within me. God allowed me to see rainbows in the storms, beauty in the pain, and colors in the world.<\/p>\n<p>If we think we can only feel joy, happiness, and satisfaction after reaching our destination, then it\u2019s just a fairy tale. But if we are on the right path and God is with us, the journey itself is profoundly moving. God will also wash away the weariness and burdens of our journey, just as Isaiah 40:11 says: \u201cHe will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.\u201d Because God is our shepherd, our guide.<\/p>\n<p>I encourage you\u00a0to join our church, to seek and experience the truth of God! Below are the ten basic beliefs\u00a0of our church to help you get to know us better.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tjc-chicago.org\/about\/basic-beliefs\/\"><u>https:\/\/www.tjc-chicago.org\/about\/basic-beliefs\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Come join us in worshipping and knowing the one True God together In our upcoming Fall Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation.<\/p>\n<p>September 26-29, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, September 26,2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM<\/p>\n<p>Friday and Saturday, 27-28 September 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, September 29, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM<\/p>\n<p>Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.<\/p>\n<p>Our church\u2019s address is as follows:<\/p>\n<p><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><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>\n<p>In the meantime, please feel free to join us for our regular Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">services online<\/a>\u00a0or in-person.<\/p>\n<p>Friday Evening Service:\u00a0 7:50PM \u2013 9:00PM<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Morning Service:\u00a0 10:50AM \u2013 12:00Noon<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Afternoon Service:\u00a0 1:30PM \u2013 2:40PM<\/p>\n<p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/truth-about-god-8\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Truth about God (8) <\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-spring-essc-truthgod-3\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Truth about God (9) <\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<style>\/*! 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To make myself feel &#8220;better,&#8221; I engage in more pointless activities, trapping myself in a vicious cycle.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-fall-essc-truthgod-1-ia-3\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/truthaboutGOD10-ia3-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/truthaboutGOD10-ia3-EN.jpg 1009w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/truthaboutGOD10-ia3-EN-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/truthaboutGOD10-ia3-EN-768x511.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/truthaboutGOD10-ia3-EN-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We all strive to push our limits and grow, whether in knowledge, character, or emotions, but ultimately, we can never fully master all knowledge, attain perfect character, or live without emotional regrets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Filling the Void Within Growing up, I often pondered the meaning of life. Every day felt like the same thing over and over again\u2014\u201crise with the sun, rest with the set.\u201d How is that different from being a machine? 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