Faith & Life

Like a Bolt Out of the Blue

I was busy arranging the kitchen till late at night because my family was planning to move out. Cleaning the refrigerator as a last chore, I opened a plastic bottle to see what was inside. At that moment, the contents…

Seoul, Korea

Overcoming with Positive Thoughts and Attitudes

When people are sick, they usually hunch over, thinking they will find comfort and relief. However, research shows that sitting upright is more effective in overcoming pain than hunching over. The reasons are as follows: First, when you sit upright…

Choosing the Narrow Path: The Best Decision of My Life

In Wisconsin, where I was raised, and throughout much of the Midwest, people tend to lead traditional, family-centered lives, rarely moving far from home. So my choice to leave for New York City in pursuit of my dreams came as…

Allyssa Dunn from New Windsor, NY, U.S.

Tenacity

The Tarahumara in Mexico are renowned for their running ability. They call themselves “Rarámuri” (running people). To them, running a full marathon in a day is not a challenge. When hunting a deer, the Tarahumara chase after it. A deer…

Conflict, an Opportunity for Everyone to Become a Winner!

Nowadays, crimes occur among family members very frequently in our society. A lack of communication makes even the members, whom you should love and care most, the objects of crime. Long-term conflicts deepen emotional confrontation and may cause a drastic…

Making Pittu

When there is a gathering for the male adult group in Zion, I prepare meals, selecting a dish among the menu they like. Although they are exhausted after working all day, they come to church right after work to study…

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Baek So-hyeon

Put on Your Pink Lens

When you’re in love, your brain releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine and phenylethylamine. These boost your mood and deepen your affection for the other person. Suddenly, even small things seem delightful, and you naturally see everything in a more positive light. This…

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