{"id":8279,"date":"2024-04-08T18:27:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T23:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=8279"},"modified":"2024-04-08T18:28:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T23:28:37","slug":"2024-spring-essc-spiritualgrowth-3-ia-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/2024-spring-essc-spiritualgrowth-3-ia-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u7075\u6027\u6210\u957f 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8279\" class=\"elementor elementor-8279\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c5c6506 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c5c6506\" 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-1c8c0923\" data-id=\"1c8c0923\" 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-39406886 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"39406886\" 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\/8279#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\/8279#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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Baptized shortly after birth, I carry the legacy of faith passed down from my parents and grandparents, whose own experiences with God during times of war and sickness deeply influenced my spiritual upbringing.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Serving in the church wasn&#8217;t just a choice but a calling I embraced after witnessing God&#8217;s abundant grace and experiencing His unconditional love firsthand. Despite the lure of material success in today&#8217;s digital and technologically advanced era, I found true fulfillment in dedicating my life to God&#8217;s work, striving to live by the biblical principles that have shaped my understanding of what truly matters.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">The journey of faith is unique for each of us, yet it&#8217;s woven with common threads of divine encounters and moments of grace that lead us closer to God. For me, this path included overcoming personal struggles and embracing my role in the ministry, a decision that has brought profound joy and satisfaction.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">The world offers myriad paths to success and fulfillment, but as Christians, we&#8217;re called to pursue a higher purpose. Reflecting on the lives of Moses, David, and other biblical figures, I&#8217;ve learned the importance of prioritizing spiritual over worldly pursuits, ensuring that my life reflects a deep commitment to God and His commandments.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Youth is a time of potential, a period to deeply know and serve our Creator. Like Isaac, who sowed in faith during famine and reaped a hundredfold, we too are called to prioritize our relationship with God, ensuring that our actions and choices align with His will.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">As I navigated the challenges of moving to a new country and adapting to unfamiliar surroundings, my faith became my own, not just an inheritance from my family. This personal conviction strengthened my resolve to serve God, regardless of where life took me.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">My call to preach wasn&#8217;t born out of sacrifice but a recognition of the privilege it is to serve God and His people. This journey has been one of constant learning, growing, and experiencing God&#8217;s grace in every step.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">To the youth, I say: cherish your time, invest it wisely in knowing and serving God. Our earthly pursuits are fleeting, but what we do for the Lord lasts an eternity. Let us be inspired by those who have gone before us, dedicating ourselves to a life of service, love, and faithfulness to God\u2019s calling. In this, we find true significance and the path to eternal joy.<\/p><p class=\"p5\">We warmly invite you to come to the True Jesus Church\u2019s bi-annual Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation.\u00a0 See details below.<\/p><p class=\"p5\">18-21 April, 2024 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation<\/p><p class=\"p5\">Thursday, 18 April, 2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, 19-20 April, 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM<br \/>Sunday, 21 April, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM<br \/>Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.<\/p><p class=\"p5\">Please find our church location below:<\/p><p><b>True Jesus Church<\/b><br \/><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u00a0Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>For online streaming, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For regular service hours, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p><p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p><div id=\"mttContainer\" class=\"notranslate\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"mttContainer\" class=\"notranslate\" style=\"transform: translate(251px, 189px);\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"mttContainer\" class=\"notranslate\" style=\"transform: translate(245px, 5px);\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\u00a0<\/div>\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 Letter to Our Youths: Sharing the Grace of God I was led to the True Jesus Church by a miraculous healing within my family, a testament to God\u2019s mercy and power. 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