{"id":9775,"date":"2024-09-16T18:51:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T23:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=9775"},"modified":"2024-09-16T18:55:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T23:55:36","slug":"2024-fall-essc-familybalance-3-ia-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2024-fall-essc-familybalance-3-ia-3\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5bb6\u5ead\u5e73\u8861 \u7b2c\u4e09\u8f2a 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9775\" class=\"elementor elementor-9775\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-477c8c07 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"477c8c07\" 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-7474f16d\" data-id=\"7474f16d\" 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-5c9808a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"5c9808a7\" 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\/9775#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\/9775#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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It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of life, but where does that leave our families? How do we maintain a balance that honors God amidst our busy schedules?<\/p><p>When I come home from work, I\u2019m often tempted to unwind by scrolling through Facebook or catching up on the latest TV shows. But as I do that, I sometimes wonder: Am I neglecting the time I could be spending with my family? Am I missing out on the opportunity to nurture those relationships that God has entrusted to me?<\/p><p>The Bible reminds us, <em>\u201cAnd do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God\u201d (Romans 12:2)<\/em>. In a world that constantly pulls us in a hundred different directions, it\u2019s crucial to step back and realign our priorities with God\u2019s will.<\/p><p>As believers, we are called to be ambassadors for Christ, representing Him not just to the world but also within our own homes. Paul tells us in <em>2 Corinthians 5:20, \u201cNow then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ\u2019s behalf, be reconciled to God.\u201d <\/em>This verse reminds us that our role as Christ\u2019s representatives begins at home. How we interact with our family members, how we love, serve, and forgive one another, reflect our faith and can draw our loved ones closer to God. When we prioritize our family\u2019s spiritual health, we are fulfilling our role as ambassadors, showing the love of Christ in a tangible way.<\/p><p>Family is a gift from God, and He calls us to cherish and nurture these relationships. In <em>Deuteronomy 6:6-7<\/em>, we are instructed to keep God\u2019s words in our hearts and<em> \u201cteach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.\u201d <\/em>This isn\u2019t just about formal teaching but about making God\u2019s presence felt in every moment we spend together as a family.<\/p><p>One of the most powerful ways to find balance is by making time for intentional family worship and prayer. When we gather as a family to pray, read the Bible, or simply share our thoughts and experiences, we create an environment where God\u2019s love can flourish. This doesn\u2019t have to be a long, formal session; even a few minutes together can make a huge difference. <em>\u201cBut as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord\u201d (Joshua 24:15).<\/em><\/p><p>Let\u2019s also be mindful of the example we set for our children. They are watching how we spend our time and what we prioritize. By showing them that family comes first, not just in words but in our actions, we can help them grow into Godly men and women who understand the importance of balance in their own lives.<\/p><p>So, as we move forward into this new season, let\u2019s commit to finding that balance. Let\u2019s make our homes places where God is honored, where love is felt, and where our families can grow closer not just to each other, but to the Lord as well.<\/p><p>We warmly invite you to join us at our church for the upcoming Fall Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation in September. The event\u2019s theme is \u201cAll Things Become New\u201d. We hope that you will be motivated to embark on a journey of personal renewal and foster the creation of more resilient and affectionate familial bonds. 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>Balancing Family Life in a Connected World In this modern day and age, we find ourselves constantly connected, whether it\u2019s through social media, work emails, or even just the endless stream of news and entertainment. 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