Faith & Life

Pray for Your Family!

In the film Aladdin, a magical lamp grants three wishes. When Aladdin unexpectedly comes into possession of the lamp, he chooses to use his final wish—not for himself, but to help someone else. Through that selfless act, he finds a…

The Theory of Affordance

Why is it easier to study in a library? It’s because the space is filled with books, the atmosphere is quiet, and everyone around is focused on learning—conditions that naturally promote studying. This concept, where certain forms or images prompt…

The Miracle on the Hudson River

In January 2009, shortly after taking off from LaGuardia Airport in New York, a plane was rocked by a loud explosion. It had collided with a flock of birds, damaging both engines. As the aircraft began to descend rapidly, Rick…

The Beautiful Journey of Two Brothers

In Michigan, USA, a teenage boy named Hunter Gandee has a younger brother with cerebral palsy. Since his seven-year-old brother cannot walk on his own, Hunter began to wonder how he could help. Knowing that his brother loved to go…

A Noble Spirit of Volunteerism

The Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group (ASEZ WAO) members carried out a beach cleanup at Cancabato Bay in Tacloban, Philippines. The wet sand was soggy like a mudflat, and we had no tools—no gloves, no tongs. I…

Go Na-yeong from Gongju, Korea

The Impact of Good Deeds

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), we carried out a cleanup activity on Randle Avenue in the Bronx. Along with about 50 members of ASEZ, the university student volunteer group of the Church of God, local residents and representatives…

Kim Geun-u from Bronx, NY, U.S.

An Act for Myself

I participated in a volunteer activity in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It was part of the “Mother’s Street” cleanup campaign, held with the heart of a mother to care for the global environment. Local ASEZ members, along with male adults, female…

Han Sun-ju from Daegu, Korea

Cleaning Even the Hidden Corners

During the school break, the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group (ASEZ) carried out a street cleanup in Christchurch, New Zealand. The event was especially meaningful as it brought together not only ASEZ members from Korea, but also a…

Gahng Ryun-gi from Seoul, Korea

Joyful Even in the Rain

On a cloudy and chilly Sunday, the weather forecast predicted a 90% chance of rain right at the time we were scheduled to carry out a street cleanup. We were concerned about whether the activity could go ahead as planned.…

Tapiwa Toruvanda from Harare, Zimbabwe

Creating a Future Free of Crime

ASEZ, the university student volunteer group of the Church of God, identifies global issues and puts creative solutions into practice. On this occasion, we visited elementary, middle, and high schools near our campuses and conducted “Reduce Crime Together (RCT) School,”…

ASEZ from Dong-A University and Busan Health University, Korea

Planting Gratitude and Joy in the Rain

In early July 2024, around 80 members of the Syari Church in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, participated in a tree-planting activity to combat climate change and prevent desertification. The Forest Department provided 210 saplings to support the effort. Although the planting…

Syari Church, Gangtok, SK, India

Opening Hearts With a Heartfelt Snack

I have been working at a freight transportation company with about 70 employees for five years. While I don’t face major difficulties in my work, I’ve always pondered how I could reveal the glory of God in the workplace. Then,…

Kim Hyeon-hwa from Hamburg, Germany

Words Are Mightier Than the Sword

When I was in high school, I often saw university student members of the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group (ASEZ) actively engaging in diverse volunteer activities. Watching them inspired me, and I promised myself that I would definitely…

Choi Eun-bi from Incheon, Korea

For a Better Life

I often volunteer as a teaching assistant for computer classes at an organization that supports the well-being of foreigners. These classes, designed for adult learners, proceed slowly, focusing on basic knowledge and practical exercises tailored to the students’ skill levels.…

Jeong So-yeong from Hwaseong, Korea

Save Up Happiness, Bit by Bit!

Happiness may pass like a gentle breeze—here one moment, gone the next. But when we feel it again and again, it begins to stay with us. So what if we saved it up, little by little, so it lingers longer…

A Small Tree’s Misjudgment

Next to a tall tree with thick, lush leaves stood a small tree with sparse foliage. The small tree believed it wasn’t growing well because of the large tree beside it. "That big tree is blocking all the sunlight." "If…

Even the Smallest Things

“A small ray of sunlight can shine through a tiny hole. It’s not the large boulders, but the small pebbles that people trip over.” British author Arthur Conan Doyle reminded us of the importance of small things. Indeed, what we…

Why Humanity Was Able to Reach the Moon for the First Time

The first spacecraft to land on the Moon often veered off its intended course on the way there. Yet it was still able to arrive safely on the Moon because its target was constantly kept in sight. Neil Armstrong, captain…

Just Start

Todmorden, a town in West Yorkshire, England, was once a center of the textile industry. But its factories had long since shut down, and unemployment was high. By 2008, the global financial crisis had left the town's economy seemingly beyond…

A Son to Be Proud Of

During World War II, Dwight David Eisenhower served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. He played a key role in bringing the war to an end with the success of the Normandy landings, earning him national…