{"id":10711,"date":"2025-03-02T22:42:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T04:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=10711"},"modified":"2025-03-02T22:44:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T04:44:22","slug":"2025-spring-essc-familybalance-2-ia-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/2025-spring-essc-familybalance-2-ia-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5bb6\u5ead\u5e73\u8861 \u7b2c\u4e8c\u8f6e 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10711\" class=\"elementor elementor-10711\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-21299c3c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21299c3c\" 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-74994252\" data-id=\"74994252\" 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-59971eb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"59971eb1\" 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\/10711#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\/10711#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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Imagine a scene like <em>Jeremiah 7:18a<\/em>: children gathering wood, fathers kindling the fire, and mothers kneading dough. Although our modern lives look very different, the essence remains: a family united in purpose, working together in love and faith.<\/p><p>In our busy world, parents strive to give the best for their children. We invest in good education, hoping our kids will excel academically and shine in extracurricular activities like sports or music. Yet, while these pursuits help them grow, they also pull us into a whirlwind of schedules and obligations. We often justify the rush\u2014 \u201cIt\u2019s just one day, surely God understands.\u201d But we must ask ourselves: Are we letting world demands steal our focus from what truly matters?<\/p><p>The Bible reminds us that children are a precious blessing. <em>Proverbs 17:6<\/em> calls them <em>\u201cthe crown of old men,\u201d<\/em> and <em>Psalm 127:3\u20135<\/em> tells us they are a gift from the Lord. We celebrate their achievements and enjoy the support they offer, much like Isaac did with Esau. However, history also warns us. Esau\u2019s later choices <em>(Gen 26:34\u201335)<\/em> and Samson\u2019s tragic path <em>(Judges 14:2\u20133; 15:6)<\/em> show us that success in the world is no substitute for a heart rooted in God\u2019s truth. No amount of material gain or social standing can ease the grief that comes when our loved ones stray from His ways.<\/p><p>So, how do we ensure our children grow up to follow Christ? It starts at home. We can\u2019t just drop them off at church and expect everything to be fine. The Bible instructs us in <em>Proverbs 22:6<\/em> to train our children in the way they should go\u2014not just by words but by example. Jesus himself warned against hypocrisy, and Paul urged us to imitate Christ. This means our daily actions\u2014whether we\u2019re eating, working, or relaxing\u2014should reflect God\u2019s love and truth.<\/p><p>Life can be hectic, with church services, music exams, sports matches, and countless other commitments. But if we let the <em>\u201cgod of this age\u201d (2 Corinthians 4:4)<\/em> steal our time, we risk missing out on the rich inheritance God has prepared for us. Instead, imagine establishing a \u201cfamily altar\u201d\u2014a time each day for prayer, Bible reading, and sharing how God is at work in our lives. It\u2019s a simple yet powerful way to keep our focus on Him.<\/p><p>Biblical examples inspire us. We can think of Abraham, whose obedience and trust not only shaped his destiny but also left a lasting impact on his son Isaac <em>(Genesis 22:11)<\/em>. Their lives teach us that true success isn\u2019t measured by the world\u2019s standards but by the depth of our relationship with God.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s commit to living with Christ at the center of our family life. By teaching, loving, and leading by example, we create a legacy where our children not only know God but walk with Him every day. Come and learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tjc-chicago.org\/about\/basic-beliefs\/\">Doctrine<\/a> through bible study, sermons and fellowship. We warmly welcome you to our upcoming <strong>Spring Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC)<\/strong>. You can also join us for the <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">Spring 2025 ESSC via online streaming<\/a>. Whether it&#8217;s live or online, we look forward to seeing you and receiving God&#8217;s grace with you!<\/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>True Jesus Church<br \/>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-78f65e4c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78f65e4c\" 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-a696389\" data-id=\"a696389\" 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-29a25bd6 elementor-button-success elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"29a25bd6\" 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-familybalance-2\/\">\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>A Christ-Centered Family Legacy Let\u2019s talk about building a Christ-centered family\u2014a home where every member plays an active role in serving God. 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