{"id":9774,"date":"2024-09-16T18:51:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T23:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=9774"},"modified":"2024-09-16T18:54:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T23:54:55","slug":"2024-fall-essc-familybalance-3-ia-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2024-fall-essc-familybalance-3-ia-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5bb6\u5ead\u5e73\u8861 \u7b2c\u4e09\u8f2a 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9774\" class=\"elementor elementor-9774\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d0ba4bd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d0ba4bd\" 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-6d2f305d\" data-id=\"6d2f305d\" 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-181f399f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"181f399f\" 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\/9774#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\/9774#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-27906a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"27906a8\" 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-33a7bba2\" data-id=\"33a7bba2\" 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-230da776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"230da776\" 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\/09\/2024F_FamilyBalance_3_IA_Content_2_EN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Compelled by Christ&#8217;s Love: Building a Stronger Marriage<\/strong><\/p><p>Marriage is a sacred bond designed by God, not just for companionship but for growth and maturity. Before marriage, we often focus on our own happiness, but marriage teaches us to care for our spouse\u2019s needs and feelings. In a world where divorce rates are high, it&#8217;s essential to nurture and grow together in marriage, fostering strong, lasting relationships.<\/p><p>Paul reminds us that marriage involves mutual care: <em>\u201cHe who is married cares about the things of the world\u2014how he may please his wife\u201d (1 Corinthians 7:33-34)<\/em>. This means we must not only expect love but also give it. The key to a successful marriage is reciprocity\u2014loving our spouse as we want to be loved. Often, marital problems arise when couples forget this principle, leading to blame and resentment. A healthy marriage requires both partners to actively give and receive love.<\/p><p>Our motivation to love and care for our spouse is deeply rooted in Christ&#8217;s love for us. As Paul writes,<em> &#8220;For the love of Christ compels us&#8221; (2 Corinthians 5:14)<\/em>. This compelling love isn&#8217;t just about obligation; it&#8217;s a powerful force that drives us to act selflessly. When we experience Christ\u2019s sacrificial love, it transforms us, enabling us to love our spouse with the same intensity and commitment. This divine love becomes the foundation upon which we build a strong and enduring marriage.<\/p><p>Paul also speaks about sacrificial love in marriage: <em>\u201cHusbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her\u201d (Ephesians 5:25)<\/em>. This kind of love goes beyond feelings; it&#8217;s about sacrifice, patience, and forgiveness. Love isn&#8217;t just about sweet words or gifts; it\u2019s about enduring hardships together and forgiving each other\u2019s flaws. <em>\u201cLove suffers long and is kind&#8230;bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things\u201d (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)<\/em>. This divine love strengthens marriages, keeping them resilient through the years.<\/p><p>Finally, God established a natural order in marriage: <em>\u201cWives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife\u201d (Ephesians 5:22-23)<\/em>. This order isn\u2019t about authority but responsibility. The husband\u2019s role is to lead with love, while the wife supports with respect and understanding. When couples follow this divine order, peace and harmony can prevail.<\/p><p>Marriage is a journey of learning to love selflessly. By embracing God\u2019s principles of mutual care, sacrifice, and respect, our marriages can flourish, reflecting the love that God intended for us. Let\u2019s strive to rekindle the love in our marriages and grow together, grounded in God\u2019s eternal love.<\/p><p>We would love for you to join us at our church for our upcoming Fall Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation in September. The theme is &#8220;All Things Become New&#8221;. We hope that it will inspire you to refresh yourself and build a stronger marriage and a more loving family. You can also join us for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">Fall ESSC via online streaming<\/a>.\u00a0 Here\u2019s the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-fall-essc-program-schedule\/\">ESSC schedule:<\/a><\/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<\/p><p>Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.<\/p><p>Please find our church location below:<\/p><p><strong>4N550 Church Road<br \/>Bensenville,\u00a0IL\u00a060106<br \/><\/strong><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\"><strong>\u00a0Google Maps<\/strong><\/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>Compelled by Christ&#8217;s Love: Building a Stronger Marriage Marriage is a sacred bond designed by God, not just for companionship but for growth and maturity. Before marriage, we often focus on our own happiness, but marriage teaches us to care for our spouse\u2019s needs and feelings. In a world where divorce rates are high, it&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"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-9774","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-14 14:45:50","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\/9774"}],"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\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9774"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9774\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9803,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9774\/revisions\/9803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}