The Weight of the World: Grief at Christmas
The past few days my heart has been heavy. A dear fellow mamma said goodbye to her daughter and just like that little Eleanor walked and ran with Jesus (you can read her journey here). Sometimes the world feels heavy and the burdensome reality of sin’s stain...
How We Countdown to Christmas
I love Christmas and want the kids to grow up loving it too. As I think back on growing up in my family, Mum and Dad really tried to make traditions that enabled us to recognise it as a special time of year to be together and to celebrate Jesus- the ultimate gift....
Intentional Living and the Gospel
Last week our little lady started Pre-Kindy. It was a mixture of emotions for me- I was emotional seeing her in her little uniform, I shared in her joy and enthusiasm of reaching this milestone and the enjoyment of learning, I was anxious about how she would go and...
The Future and The Present
I don’t know what you have planned for this week, this month, this year. Our family is entering the pre-Kindy phase, where our little lady is heading off to a preschool class 3 days a week. I have been amazed at how much time I have been researching and...
Flashback: Should a Christian Make New Year Resolutions?
I’m a planner. For as far back as I remember, I have enjoyed making lists, checking them twice and then ticking things off. In the advent period, we so busily try to ensure we have everything prepared. We ready our tree, we decorate our home, we wrap our...01. WELCOME
Hello and welcome to Pursuits of God! I'm Emily and it is wonderful to share life here with you. Come in, grab a cuppa, take some time to read, reflect and be encouraged as we share the journey of pursuing our great and gracious God together!
