{"id":10679,"date":"2025-03-02T17:05:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T23:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=10679"},"modified":"2025-03-02T18:20:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T00:20:31","slug":"2025-spring-essc-lifebalance-1-ia-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/2025-spring-essc-lifebalance-1-ia-1\/","title":{"rendered":"\u751f\u6d3b\u5e73\u8861 \u7b2c\u4e00\u8f6e 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10679\" class=\"elementor elementor-10679\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6fb296b3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6fb296b3\" 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-c06188c\" data-id=\"c06188c\" 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-346a03ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"346a03ad\" 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=\"\u7b80\u4f53\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_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\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=\"\u7b80\u4f53\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_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10679#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_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10679#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <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        <\/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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We come into this world at birth and, one day, our ride ends in death. Along the way, there are moments filled with laughter and joy, and times shadowed by tears and sorrow.<\/p><p>You know, even though life gives us beautiful moments, it can sometimes feel like a heavy burden. As Solomon tells us in <em><i>Ecclesiastes 1:13<\/i><\/em>, <em><i>\u201cI applied my mind to seek and to search out and to explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven; it is an unhappy business that God has given to the sons of men to be busy with.\u201d<\/i><\/em>\u00a0In other words, from the very start, life can be challenging\u2014full of hard work, struggles, and the inevitable pain of growing up. <em><i>Ecclesiastes 3:10<\/i><\/em>\u00a0adds, <em><i>\u201cI have seen the burden God has laid on men,\u201d <\/i><\/em>reminding us that the toil and trials we face are part of God\u2019s plan for every human being.<\/p><p>Then there\u2019s the part of life that can seem empty. Remember when Solomon declared in <em><i>Ecclesiastes 1:2, \u201cVanity of vanities; all is vanity\u201d?<\/i><\/em>\u00a0He looked back at all his achievements, his wealth, his grand mansions, even the vineyards and pleasures he enjoyed\u2014and discovered that none of it brought lasting satisfaction. <em><i>Ecclesiastes 2:11<\/i><\/em>\u00a0explains that no matter how much we accumulate or how hard we work, it\u2019s like chasing after the wind. All our efforts, whether in pursuit of wisdom, riches, or pleasure, can end up feeling meaningless when compared to the fleeting nature of life.<\/p><p>But here\u2019s the good news: despite all the burdens and emptiness, there is a way to live a true, good, and beautiful life. Solomon also reminds us in <em><i>Ecclesiastes 5:18-19<\/i><\/em>\u00a0that the best approach is to enjoy the simple blessings God gives us\u2014eating, drinking, and finding joy in our daily work. He encourages us to accept our lot in life with gratitude, recognizing that these simple pleasures are God\u2019s gift to us.<\/p><p>And what about love? <em><i>Ecclesiastes 9:9<\/i><\/em>\u00a0tells us, <em><i>\u201cEnjoy life with the wife whom you love,\u201d<\/i><\/em>\u00a0highlighting that one of life\u2019s most beautiful blessings is the love and companionship we share with others. Whether it\u2019s the love between a husband and wife or the deep bonds of family and friendship, these relationships are what make our brief time here truly worthwhile. They remind us that, even in a world that can seem burdensome and empty, there\u2019s beauty in caring for one another and living in harmony.<\/p><p>Ultimately, Solomon concludes in <em><i>Ecclesiastes 12:13, \u201cThe end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep His commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.\u201d<\/i><\/em>\u00a0It\u2019s a powerful reminder that while life may be short and full of ups and downs, the path to a fulfilling existence lies in embracing God\u2019s love, living with integrity, and cherishing the simple, beautiful moments we\u2019re given.<\/p><p>So, when you think about your own journey, remember that life is a mix of challenges and blessings. Embrace the ride, lean on God\u2019s grace, and find joy in the little things\u2014because that\u2019s what makes life truly beautiful. Come and learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tjc-chicago.org\/about\/basic-beliefs\/\"><u>Doctrine<\/u><\/a>\u00a0through bible study, sermons and fellowship with us. \u00a0<\/p><p>We warmly welcome you to our upcoming <strong><b>Spring Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC)<\/b><\/strong>. You can also join us for the <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\"><u>Spring 2025 ESSC via online streaming<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, 2025 9:00AM to 8:10PM<br \/>Sunday, April 20, 2025 9:00AM to 1:00PM<\/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>Google 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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b3f005e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b3f005e\" 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-19bd66c9\" data-id=\"19bd66c9\" 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-6437e958 elementor-button-success elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6437e958\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-lifebalance-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Back to Landing Page<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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>Life\u2019s Journey: Embracing Burdens and Blessings Have you ever thought about life as a journey on a train where we all eventually must get off? 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