A big Aussie hello friend. Welcome to Pursuits of God.
My name is Emily and I am a follower of Jesus, a mother to three kids, a wife to my husband Dave and a teacher of a Year 3/4 Class in a small Christian school in country New South Wales. I love words and the Author of life and so enjoy spending time musing about how our knowledge of God can impact our lives.
Recently, my husband, kids and I returned to a small rural community and purchased one of the original homes of the area. In our spare time, we will be renovating this piece of history as we raise our family on the patch God has us.
Praying that however you stumbled across this blog, in whatever season you are in, that you would seek a little more of the God who knows you and created you for relationship.
Emily x
Topics on the Blog:
Favourite Finds: Bible Reading Options to Encourage Your Soul
Over the past 12 months or so, a few resources have come across my path that I have found so helpful and encouraging. As a creature of habit, I very much like having one set resource to help guide me with my Bible Reading time. The last few years though of parenting...
Episode 5: Getting the Big Picture of Parenting with Harriet Connor
This week, the Pursuits of God Podcast features a discussion I had with Harriet Connor. In this episode, we chat about God's purpose for parenting, the role of the church (and singles!) in parenting and a few practical tips to help those of us currently in the...
Beating Boredom In Your Group Bible Study
This week, Bible Studies will resume across the country for the New Year. As they kick into gear, it is important to take a moment to think about the small group studies that operate in your church and the church-at-large. As the days turn into weeks, which turn into...
Book Review: Grace in Strange Disguise- Christine Dillon
"Grace in Strange Disguise" (October, 2017, self-published) is Christine Dillon's latest book and her first work of fiction. The book follows the story of Esther, an Australian physiotherapist who attends a megachurch and appears that she has life all together. Her...
Longings in the Year Ahead
As we begin a new year- what does your heart long for? Acceptance into a uni course? Do you long for a baby of your own to cradle in your arms? Perhaps a husband to do life with? Maybe a promotion in that job you have been tirelessly working in? Or maybe something...
Immanuel- God with US
Waiting for anything is often a challenge. Whether it is a well-earned holiday, a countdown to Christmas, a promotion or a change in life's circumstances, waiting is something we aren't usually keen to do. Since Adam and Eve took a bite of that fruit, the world has...
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“…but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.”
-Psalm 1:2-3