{"id":8963,"date":"2024-08-18T21:31:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T02:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=8963"},"modified":"2024-09-09T20:55:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T01:55:21","slug":"2024-fall-essc-lifebalance-2-ia-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2024-fall-essc-lifebalance-2-ia-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u751f\u6d3b\u5e73\u8861 \u7b2c\u4e8c\u8f2a 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8963\" class=\"elementor elementor-8963\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48c74607 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"48c74607\" 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-7124dfe8\" data-id=\"7124dfe8\" 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-6bb798f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"6bb798f2\" 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\/8963#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\/8963#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 - 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<br><br><br><\/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-2ca7d5fc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2ca7d5fc\" 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-2f1ae0da\" data-id=\"2f1ae0da\" 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-645a376f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"645a376f\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lifeBalance10-ia2-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Walking by Faith through Life\u2019s Trials<\/strong><\/p><p>In August 2018, I began feeling a dull pain at the base of my neck. It was manageable at first, so I didn&#8217;t think much of it. But as time passed, the pain worsened, spreading throughout my spine and ribs, and my neck became stiff. My family physician suspected a muscle strain or poor posture and recommended physical therapy. However, as the pain intensified, I was eventually referred to a neuromuscular specialist. After several tests, I found myself in the ER, surrounded by a chaotic scene of urgent cases. Hours passed before a doctor picked up my file and decided to take a closer look.<\/p><p>By the next morning, the diagnosis was in: Stage 4 cancer. The news was devastating, but I felt an unexpected calm. Finally, I knew what was wrong, and we could start fighting it. The doctor\u2019s quick action, I believe, was God&#8217;s hand guiding him to me. The urgency of my condition meant that I had to undergo more tests and scans immediately, all marked &#8220;URGENT.&#8221; Despite the physical weakness that grew daily, God granted me the strength to endure the rigors of the tests.<\/p><p>When I met with the oncologist, she was surprised that I wasn\u2019t taking any painkillers despite the severe pain in my bones. Her reaction only reinforced my gratitude for God\u2019s grace in my life. Throughout this journey, I&#8217;ve felt His presence, sustaining me through every challenge.<\/p><p>On the day of my first chemo session, I was so weak that I fell out of bed, cracking a cervical vertebra. The pain was intense, yet I was determined to continue with the treatment. Despite the risk of paralysis, I opted for a neck collar instead of surgery, trusting God to carry me through. By the time I saw the spinal surgeon weeks later, I was moving without assistance, which astonished the medical team. They couldn\u2019t believe I was sitting and walking on my own, given the severity of my injuries.<\/p><p>As Christians, we can entrust our cares to God through prayer and ask for strength to overcome life\u2019s thorns. Even when the path ahead seems unclear or overwhelming, we have faith that God is guiding our steps. <em>\u201cFor we walk by faith, not by sight\u201d (2 Corinthians 5:7)<\/em>. This journey has taught me that God&#8217;s plan, though mysterious at times, is always perfect and that He provides the strength we need to endure every trial.<\/p><p>These trials have revealed God\u2019s incredible grace. Each day is a step forward, no matter how small, and I\u2019ve learned to trust Him completely. Just like Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, I\u2019ve prayed,<em> \u201cFather, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done\u201d (Luke 22:42).<\/em> I believe my experiences are talents given by God, and I must share them to glorify Him. As Jesus said<em>, \u201cThere is nothing hidden which will not be revealed\u201d (Mark 4:22)<\/em>. I continue this journey with faith, knowing that with God, there\u2019s always hope for tomorrow. Amen.<\/p><p>I cordially invite you to attend the Chicago True Jesus Church&#8217;s Fall Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation this September. With the event&#8217;s theme, &#8220;All Things Become New,&#8221; as our inspiration, I hope you will join us in discovering how Scripture offers guidance on overcoming life\u2019s difficult trials.<\/p><p>Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, September 27-28, 2024, 9:00AM to 8:10PM<br \/>Sunday, September 29, 2024, 9:00AM to 1:00PM<br \/>Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.<\/p><p>Please find our church location as follows:<\/p><p><b>True Jesus Church<\/b><br \/><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>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><p>Friday Evening Service:\u00a0 7:50PM \u2013 9:00PM<\/p><p>Saturday Morning Service:\u00a0 10:50AM \u2013 12:00Noon<\/p><p>Saturday Afternoon Service:\u00a0 1:30PM \u2013 2:40PM<\/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<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walking by Faith through Life\u2019s Trials In August 2018, I began feeling a dull pain at the base of my neck. It was manageable at first, so I didn&#8217;t think much of it. But as time passed, the pain worsened, spreading throughout my spine and ribs, and my neck became stiff. My family physician suspected [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8963","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-29 10:40:59","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":""},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8963"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8963"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8963\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9666,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8963\/revisions\/9666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}