For the Strength of Youth
Small Apartment, Big Plans
For the Strength of Youth July 2025


Youth Voices

Small Apartment, Big Plans

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Illustration by Katelyn Budge

My family used to live in a big house, but everything changed when we moved to Hanoi. We lived in a very small apartment, about 30 square meters. Living in a narrow space with three other people in my family was hard.

But I’m grateful that God can help make good things come from any situation. During that time, I was able to be an interpreter at church and for my parents. I could pray every day, I passed the sacrament, and I welcomed people investigating the gospel. I know that God has blessed me and guided me to do those things.

Through all the challenges at that time, my faith became stronger day by day. Many people don’t know about the gospel in my country, so I’m a young pioneer. I have a desire to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with people to help them have a happy life forever with Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father.

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Duy N., age 14, Hanoi, Vietnam

Enjoys serving others, reading the scriptures, and learning other languages.