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Transitions, Coffee, and Retreats

Transitions, Coffee, and Retreats

What is going on? Transitions. It’s a word that I am very familiar with but still adapting to. As an MK, I grew up moving, changing cultures, adapting to new environments, rearranging my schedule, and living in a way so that I could adapt to the lifestyle of others. Although transitions are something I am familiar […]
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The Book of Ephesians and a Podcast

The Book of Ephesians and a Podcast

What is going on? This month has been different from past months and it has been stretching me as I have been adjusting to a new routine. Podcast I got to be a part of a podcast! It was recorded in January, but was just released on March 3rd. This podcast covers: Growing up years Testimonies […]
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Road Trips Starring Missions and Moving

Road Trips Starring Missions and Moving

What is going on? I have been on the road a lot this February! With the 6-and-a-half-hour road trip to and from the missions trip I got to be a part of, and the 8 hour road trip moving up to Wisconsin, I have had plenty of time in the car. Missions Trip I had a […]
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To the other side of the world and back!!

To the other side of the world and back!!

What is going on? I’m back from Papua New Guinea! What an incredible, whirlwind journey it was—full of family, friends, and reconnecting with my brothers and sisters in the Lord from the Patpatar people. It was a hectic time, with a week being the longest that I was anywhere consecutively and I can’t wait to share some […]
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Merry Christmas from Halfway Across the World

Merry Christmas from Halfway Across the World

What is going on? Merry, merry Christmas!! I write this the day after Christmas in Papua New Guinea, and Christmas Day in America. This Christmas has been a unique one. I spent Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after Christmas fellowshipping with believers in the tribe where I grew up. I had the opportunity to […]
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Quilts, Combines, Churches, and Childcare

Quilts, Combines, Churches, and Childcare

What is going on? During the month of October I was able to start a t-shirt quilt, ride on a combine, and visit some local churches in the Sioux City area. I also had the opportunity to help in childcare for a week at the Ethnos360 Training Center in Missouri and was able to have […]
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September Update

September Update

What is going on? September was a crazy month! I was in three different States and was involved in two major events. My first week and a half of September was spent helping my grandparents get ready for a missions trip, getting some allergy tests done, and getting ready for the rest of the hectic month. […]
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August Update

August Update

What is going on? I have been in Iowa connecting with my sending church as well as individuals. I have also been getting some much needed allergy tests done and been able to start a part time job substituting at a Christian preschool as well as helping part time in aftercare. Something super exciting that happened this […]
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June, July Update

June, July Update

July 25, 2024 What is going on? “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 I have found this verse to be especially true in my life these past couple of months. Throughout the month of June and into the beginning of July I, had been working with […]
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My Story

My Story

My name is Avalon Luse and this is some basic information about me. I grew up as a missionary kid(MK) overseas in a country called Papua New Guinea, which is just north of Australia. My parents still serve as missionaries in Papua New Guinea and I have three amazing younger sisters. Now I would love […]
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