{"id":9065,"date":"2024-08-19T22:05:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T03:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=9065"},"modified":"2024-09-09T20:29:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T01:29:08","slug":"2024-fall-essc-familybalance-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2024-fall-essc-familybalance-1\/","title":{"rendered":"\u8207\u6211\u5011\u4e00\u8d77\u5e73\u8861\u5bb6\u5ead\u751f\u6d3b (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\/9065#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\/9065#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\/familyBalance10-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Finding Harmony: Balancing Family, Faith, and Work<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In my daily life, balancing the demands of family, faith, and work often feels like trying to keep plates spinning atop precarious poles. Each aspect holds profound importance and requires my heartfelt dedication. Here\u2019s how I try to keep everything in harmony, without losing sight of what truly matters.<\/p>\n<p>Every morning, as the sun peeks through my window, my day begins with a prayer. This moment of quiet reflection sets the tone for everything that follows. It&#8217;s a humble acknowledgment that I&#8217;m not navigating this day alone; I&#8217;m walking in step with my God. This daily ritual not only strengthens my spiritual resolve but also centers my perspective, reminding me that every task, every interaction is imbued with a deeper significance. Just as <em><i>Proverb 16:3 states: &#8220;Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.&#8221;<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Then, it\u2019s time to wake the kids. The hustle of preparing for school, amidst breakfast chats and last-minute homework, is a joyful dance. These moments are precious threads in the fabric of our family life. They&#8217;re times of teaching, learning, and most importantly, loving. I think of the scripture <em><i>Proverb 22:6: \u00a0&#8220;Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.&#8221;<\/i><\/em>\u00a0\u00a0I see each interaction as an opportunity to instill values that matter to my kids which are kindness, patience, and respect.<\/p>\n<p>Work is no less demanding. As I step into my role as a teacher, be it behind a desk or in a classroom, I carry with me the lessons of my faith and the love of my family. I strive to embody the principles that I hold dear, treating colleagues and students with the integrity and compassion I teach at home. Challenges inevitably arise, but the foundation of faith gives me the wisdom to handle them with grace. I truly believe that <em><i>&#8220;Let all that you do be done with love.&#8221; (1 Corinthians 16:14). <\/i><\/em>With this love as my guide, I face each day with a heart full of purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Evenings are our time to reconnect as a family. Whether we are sharing a meal, discussing our day, or reading together, these are the moments when we recharge and realign. We share our struggles and celebrate our victories, drawing strength from each other and from our shared faith.<\/p>\n<p>In truth, finding balance isn\u2019t about perfect alignment but rather about making deliberate choices each day. It\u2019s about prioritizing, making sacrifices. And sometimes, we forgive others for the imbalances that creep in. Just as <em><i>Ephesians 5:21<\/i><\/em>\u00a0says: <em><i>\u201cSubmitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.\u201d <\/i><\/em>\u00a0In the end, the key to balancing faith, work, and family lies in intentionality. By consciously prioritizing what truly matters and seeking divine guidance, I can create a harmonious life that reflects my deepest values and brings glory to God.<\/p>\n<p>We warmly invite you to come to the Chicago True Jesus Church\u2019s Fall Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation in September.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>September 26-29, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, September 26,2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, 27-28 September 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>\n<p>Please find our church location as follows:<\/p>\n<p><b>True Jesus Church<\/b><br \/><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\/2024-spring-essc-familybalance-2\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Find Family Balance with Us (8)<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<style>\/*! 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Through intentional practices and trust in God, he finds harmony and resilience amidst life&#8217;s challenges.<\/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-familybalance-1-ia-2\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"433\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia2-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia2-EN.jpg 778w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia2-EN-300x167.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia2-EN-768x427.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia2-EN-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Parents play a crucial role in preventing internet addiction by instilling Godly values and providing loving guidance, ensuring their children grow up connected to both the real world and their faith. By setting a positive example and creating meaningful interactions, parents can lead their children towards a life blessed by God.<\/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-familybalance-1-ia-3\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"517\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia3-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia3-EN.jpg 777w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia3-EN-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia3-EN-768x511.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/familyBalance10-ia3-EN-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As young parents, Alvin and his wife commit to active church involvement and evangelism, despite the challenges of raising a child. 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