{"id":7052,"date":"2023-09-12T21:50:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T02:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=7052"},"modified":"2024-11-13T19:27:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T01:27:13","slug":"2023-fall-essc-lifebalance-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/2023-fall-essc-lifebalance-3\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>\u4e0e\u6211\u4eec\u4e00\u8d77\u5e73\u8861\u751f\u6d3b (6)<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7052\" class=\"elementor elementor-7052\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-206d28c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"206d28c0\" 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-aeb6dae\" data-id=\"aeb6dae\" 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-687ad3f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"687ad3f2\" 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\/7052#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\/7052#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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Time, a currency to spend between the world and God, personal pursuit, and family.\u00a0<\/p><p><em><i>Matthew 6:24, &#8220;No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.&#8221;<\/i><\/em>\u00a0Let\u2019s look around and ourselves, isn\u2019t it true that when we become too engrossed in our careers and worldly pursuits, we may unintentionally neglect Godly values, distance ourselves from our family? Inadvertently neglecting our responsibilities as parents and partner.\u00a0<\/p><p>As a parent, <em><i>Proverbs 22:6<\/i><\/em>\u00a0has always been a guiding principle for me, &#8220;<em><i>Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.&#8221;<\/i><\/em>\u00a0In terms of being parents, there is nothing more important than actively participating in the lives of our children and providing them with proper value system and guidance, constantly, which involves constant cultivation and learning for ourselves, while honing my skills and striving for growth of my career which has been a source of personal fulfillment, on top of that, I enjoy nature immensely, mountains and seas,\u00a0\u00a0all kinds of outdoor fun and traveling. You see, the balance of time becomes sensitive. Of course, easier said than done. We often deviate, then recalibrate, then deviate again, then recalibrate again\u2026\u00a0<\/p><p>So, eventually, the contradiction between different values extends to the concept of time. In the pursuit of a good balance of life, I often found myself struggling to allocate sufficient time for work, family, and God. When that happens, the apostle Paul, in <em><i>Ephesians 5:15-16,<\/i><\/em>\u00a0provides insight into this dilemma, &#8220;<em><i>Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil.&#8221; <\/i><\/em>Time, the most precious resource that we must use wisely. It is essential to discern how to allocate time effectively to both professional and familial responsibilities. Bible, serves us as an instruction manual of life, give us the \u201cHow\u201d and more importantly, the \u201cWhy\u201d.\u00a0<\/p><p>To me, struggle is an inevitable and invaluable part of life\u2019s meaning. Throughout the Bible, we see many stories illustrate how God helps us to overcome struggles. One Bible verse strikes me every time when I read, <em><i>Psalm 127:2, &#8220;It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for He grants sleep to those He loves.&#8221; <\/i><\/em>Wow! What a powerful verse! Without acknowledging God&#8217;s role in our lives, our endless striving will only achieve futility. But prayers, always bring solace and strength, knowing that God is with me in the many roles I play in. By seeking God&#8217;s wisdom and aligning my values with His, praise the Lord, harmony and joy have not been absent from our lives.<\/p><p>In conclusion, God has undoubtedly played a vital role in helping me strike a balance between my spiritual growth, artistic pursuit, family fun and harmony. The contradictions between some of the world&#8217;s value system (not all, but some) and God&#8217;s value system are evident, especially in today\u2019s world, many sins are no longer sins, not only some sins are tolerated, but embraced and glorified. When we are confused, I can only rely on prayer, seeking guidance from the Scriptures, and trusting in His plan, finding answers through His love. I also hold fast to the wisdom of <em><i>Proverbs 16:3, &#8220;Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i><\/em><\/p><p>Lastly, I would like to share with you, my dear friends, brothers, and sisters, one more wonderful, encouraging Bible verse: <em><i>Psalm 16:11 \u201cYou make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.\u201d<\/i><\/em><\/p><p>I invite you to join us on this journey of faith and for the enrichment of your life by taking the first step in attending our Fall Evangelical Services and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC) from September 14 to 17, 2023 at our church located as follows:<\/p><p><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a 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elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"59da4b87\" 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\/overarching-message-on-your-needs-in-life\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Your Needs in Life<\/b><\/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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b8c5319\" data-id=\"1b8c5319\" 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-6a5d74e4 elementor-button-info elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6a5d74e4\" 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\/physical-wellness\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Physical Wellness<\/b><\/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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e293865\" data-id=\"2e293865\" 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-274607fd elementor-align-center elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"274607fd\" 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\/peace-and-love\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-heart\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Peace &amp; Love<\/b><\/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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-180780f\" data-id=\"180780f\" 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-364674cf elementor-align-center elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"364674cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"fas fa-eye\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Truth about God<\/b><\/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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-452bcc0f\" data-id=\"452bcc0f\" 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-341a1334 elementor-align-center elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"341a1334\" 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\/spiritual-growth\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-seedling\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Spiritual Growth<\/b><\/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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55e26837\" data-id=\"55e26837\" 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-216ba9c0 elementor-align-center elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"216ba9c0\" 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\/family-balance\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Family Balance<\/b><\/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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2cc42eee\" data-id=\"2cc42eee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div 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aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1311\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/life-balance-3\">Find Overall Life Balance with Us (3)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/life-balance-2\">Find Overall Life Balance with Us (2)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/life-balance-1\">Find Overall Life Balance with Us (1)<\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/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-1543632d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1543632d\" 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-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-74c12d27\" data-id=\"74c12d27\" 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-203a9ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"203a9ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/balancing-family-life-with-faith\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"537\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Balancing-Family-Life-with-Faith-EN.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7034\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Balancing-Family-Life-with-Faith-EN.jpg 809w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Balancing-Family-Life-with-Faith-EN-300x199.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Balancing-Family-Life-with-Faith-EN-768x510.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Balancing-Family-Life-with-Faith-EN-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34e464be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34e464be\" 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>This essay highlights the dangers families face in prioritizing worldly pursuits over spiritual values, using the biblical portrayal in Jeremiah 7:18a as an illustration of unity misdirected towards idol worship. It underscores the importance of grounding family actions in God&#8217;s teachings, suggesting that true family unity is not merely collaboration but working collectively towards a divine purpose, thereby ensuring a legacy of faith and divine blessings.<\/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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5df96eff\" data-id=\"5df96eff\" 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-44412f0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44412f0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/living-a-life-of-faith-and-submission-to-god\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"893\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Living-a-Life-of-Faith-and-Submission-to-God-EN.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7040\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Living-a-Life-of-Faith-and-Submission-to-God-EN.jpg 712w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Living-a-Life-of-Faith-and-Submission-to-God-EN-239x300.jpg 239w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Living-a-Life-of-Faith-and-Submission-to-God-EN-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d08a17a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d08a17a\" 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>In this essay, the importance of unwavering faith and reliance on God, drawing from various biblical references, is underscored. To remain anchored in Christ&#8217;s love and achieve eternal life, believers must actively seek God&#8217;s wisdom through Scriptures, obey His commandments, and fully submit to His divine will.<\/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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3fe30a95\" data-id=\"3fe30a95\" 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-66803f3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"66803f3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/living-spiritually-amid-a-global-pandemic\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"877\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Living-Spiritually-Amid-a-Global-Pandemic-EN.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7046\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Living-Spiritually-Amid-a-Global-Pandemic-EN.jpg 585w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Living-Spiritually-Amid-a-Global-Pandemic-EN-200x300.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Living-Spiritually-Amid-a-Global-Pandemic-EN-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7d0984 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b7d0984\" 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>The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency of spiritual preparedness for Christians, prompting introspection on our relationship with God and the distractions of the world. Amidst the challenges, the crisis offers opportunities for renewed spiritual growth, family bonding, and adaptive worship, while emphasizing the need for vigilance against spiritual threats and a return to foundational biblical truths.<\/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>Time, 24 hours a day, the ultimate resource and measure of our lives, Truly and equally given to everyone on earth. Time, a currency to spend between the world and God, personal pursuit, and family.&nbsp; Matthew 6:24, &#8220;No one can serve two masters. 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