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:
Blessed is the Woman in the Busy Season of Advent
We have been in a particular busy season of life of late, and now that December has just begun, many others join us with bulging calendars. In these busy seasons of life, when tiredness seems to seep in and the crankiness can result, how do we walk in the light?...
Episode 4: Simon Camilleri, Author of “When Santa Learned the Gospel”
In this episode, I have a chat to Simon Camilleri, author of "When Santa Learned the Gospel." We talk about Santa, Christmas and life as a Christian. For more information on Simon or to buy a book, head over to SantaGospel.com The Wandering Bookseller also have...
Episode 3: Christine Dillon, author of “Grace in Strange Disguise”
In Episode 3, I have a chat with Taiwan Church planter, Christine Dillon about her life, her new book "Grace in Strange Disguise" and her writing. To find out more about Christine, head to http://www.storytellerchristine.com/ To purchase her book "Grace in Strange...
Episode 2: Kara Martin on Working for the Glory of God
In this episode, I chat with Kara Martin, author of "Workship: How to Use Your Work to Worship God". We talk about the idea of work, a brief theology of work and practical ideas for using your work to worship God. Read my full review of Kara's book here. Links: To...
Children’s Book Review: When Santa Learned the Gospel-Simon Camilleri (Writer), Matt Boutros (Illustrator)
I have always been a bit skeptical of Santa books. I guess sometimes I figure it is easier to stay completely away from Santa as much as possible, as I feel that Santa and Christian things always get a bit murky. Take Church-run carols for instance, featuring a...
Children’s Book Review: Everyone A Child Should Know- Clare Heath-Whyte (Writer), Jenny Brake (Illustrator)
At my Church, we are currently looking at the 5 Solas of the Reformation. It is my week for Sunday School, where I've been needing a summary story of Martin Luther to read to the children (aged 3-6). So, how does one go about finding a story like this? How do we share...
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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