{"id":9096,"date":"2024-08-19T22:24:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T03:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=9096"},"modified":"2024-09-09T21:03:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T02:03:29","slug":"2024-fall-essc-spiritualgrowth-1-ia-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/2024-fall-essc-spiritualgrowth-1-ia-1\/","title":{"rendered":"\u7075\u6027\u6210\u957f \u7b2c\u4e00\u8f6e 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9096\" class=\"elementor elementor-9096\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d364078 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d364078\" 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-86cfbcc\" data-id=\"86cfbcc\" 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-412c2e2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"412c2e2b\" 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\/9096#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\/9096#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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An angry dinosaur is around!<\/h3><p>This happened when my daughter was still in elementary school.<\/p><p>On our living room couch, a girl was absorbed in comic books, occasionally letting out laughs. After an hour, I told her to put the comic down and move around a bit, but she didn\u2019t respond. Two hours later, the scene hadn\u2019t changed. Frustration got the better of me, and I exploded, \u201cThe exams are coming, why aren\u2019t you studying? All you do is read comics; you never listen!\u201d (Why do we even have comics at home?) Suddenly, the room fell silent. She looked at me, got up quietly from the couch, and went to her room, shutting the door behind her.<\/p><p>Days later, the same scene replayed. She was comfortably lying on the couch with her comic. Again, I lost my temper: \u201cYou only care about comics; your room is a mess like a pigsty, clean it up now!\u201d This cycle repeated until, out of anger, I sold many of the comics\u2014comics that had been her collection since her youth.<\/p><p>One day, as I began to scold her again, stuttering seized me mid-sentence right after I asked, \u201cDo you need a spanking?\u201d It left me confused and embarrassed. Why was this happening? Each time I tried to scold her afterward, I\u2019d stutter again, making me wonder if I really should be yelling at my own child.<\/p><p>Whenever I thought my daughter was at fault and testing my limits, my instinct was to correct her angrily. This started driving a wedge between us, and she began to avoid conversations. Talking with other mothers at church, I found that many faced similar conflicts. Our stubbornness led to harsh words that damaged our relationships. Reflecting calmly later, what kind of mom did I appear to be when I was angry? Probably like a fierce, fire-breathing dinosaur!<\/p><p>Proverbs states it&#8217;s better to live alone than with a quarrelsome wife, showing the stress and annoyance it brings. In heated moments, we often say things we regret, words that are sharp and cutting. Especially using phrases like &#8220;deserve a spanking&#8221; was becoming too harsh.<\/p><p>I couldn&#8217;t continue this way! I began praying for God to steady my heart so I wouldn&#8217;t react solely based on my daughter\u2019s actions. I worked on controlling my emotions and understanding my daughter\u2019s personality to avoid further conflicts. Even when dealing with my own child, I remembered Paul&#8217;s advice: <em>&#8220;Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.&#8221; (Colossians 4:6). <\/em>I tried to speak words of comfort and encouragement.<\/p><p>I eased up on my academic expectations, allowing my daughter to develop at her own pace and reminding her gently of her duties. We discussed issues kindly, teaching her to walk the right path. Good actions had rewards; failures were to be owned by her. Living a godly life and being responsible for my actions, I altered my parenting approach and entrusted my daughter to Jesus. Regular church attendance and never missing RE class helped her build a closer relationship with God, which proved more effective than my constant nagging. As I stopped being quick to anger, our home became quieter and more peaceful. In short, I changed to a new attitude, living in love for Christ for a higher purpose.\u00a0 <em>\u201cAnd He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.\u201d 2 Corinthians 5:15<\/em><\/p><p>Adopting a calm and sometimes humorous communication style, I created a supportive environment for my daughter, where she felt accepted and encouraged, boosting her confidence and stabilizing her emotional development. This positive influence followed her through her so-called rebellious teenage years. She managed her responsibilities well, even returning to church for RE class right after exams. Now a teacher, she often discusses classroom issues and future plans with me, including the importance of marrying within the faith.<\/p><p>I thank God for putting the brakes on my early struggles with anger management, transforming me from a frequently angry dinosaur into a sheep that my daughter is happy to be around. This became my spiritual growth, that made me know, how to serve God, in the mother role.<\/p><p>We warmly invite you to come to the Chicago True Jesus Church\u2019s Fall Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation in September.\u00a0We will be learning about how serve God in our own roles.<\/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><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>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>Be aware! 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