Autumn Squash Soup
Warm up with this cozy autumn squash soup, a seasonal favorite of mine that’s both nourishing and delicious!
Made with garden-fresh roasted butternut squash, a splash of apple cider, and a hint of fresh sage, this velvety soup brings out the natural sweetness of the fall harvest. Heavy cream adds richness, while a dash of nutmeg enhances the comforting flavor.
Perfect as a starter or a light meal, this easy-to-make soup is ideal for chilly evenings and holiday gatherings. It’s the ultimate autumn comfort food. I hope you’ll enjoy this soup as much as I do!
The God Who Holds and Heals
A few hours after our sweet little boy was born, I experienced a severe postpartum hemorrhage. My peaceful delivery room turned into a chaotic operating room in a matter of minutes. I laid in my bed helpless, surrounded by doctors and nurses who worked quickly and confidently to bring God’s own healing.
In the uncertainty and pain, the words of Isaiah 43 were scrolling through my mind on repeat. “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine”… and so on. (Memorizing Scripture is worth the effort!) In that moment, those words reminded me that Jesus was holding me close — nothing else mattered.
Everyday Discipleship
Discipleship is not a burden—it is a life given to Christ in faith. Luther reminds us that our good works do not save us, but faith in Christ frees us to live according to His will. Even in busy seasons (like when caring for a newborn!), we can follow Him in joyful, practical ways—through our daily tasks, relationships, and responsibilities.
A quiet moment of prayer in the morning, singing a lullaby to a child, washing a load of laundry, putting another meal on the table, and rocking a baby to sleep—these are all ways of “carrying your cross” and living out your God-given vocations. Our most important discipleship happens…
“Where is your God?”
When evil strikes, hearts break and the question arises: “Where is your God?” We recently heard that chilling question written on a weapon meant for destruction. It is not a new question. The psalmist lamented, “My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me continually, ‘Where is your God?’” (Psalm 42:3). The enemies of God’s people have always mocked us with that taunt. But God has answered—and not with silence, but with His Son.
Where is God when the world grows dark with sin and violence? He is not absent. He is not indifferent. God is truly present in Christ Jesus. He stepped into our darkness. He bore our griefs…
The Shepherd’s Table
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” (Psalm 23:5)
When David wrote these words, he was not sitting in peace and comfort. He was surrounded by enemies, walking through valleys of darkness, yet he confessed that the Lord Himself was still his Shepherd. In the very place of fear and danger, God set before him a table of life and mercy.
I was reminded of this truth this week when my strength failed me. My enemies were not soldiers with swords, but the sudden and unexpected frailty of my flesh and blood. Yet even there—right in the presence of my enemies—the Lord was with me.
Savoring Summertime
As July winds down and August peeks around the corner, I’ve been reflecting on how much I appreciate the pace of summer. The days feel a little slower (most of the time), the kids are outside more, and our schedule isn’t quite as packed. There is still work to be done, certainly—but there’s something refreshing about this season.
As a homeschooling mom, I’m grateful for the break from structured school days. We still read plenty of books, ask a lot of questions, and follow our curiosities, but it’s a more relaxed rhythm. There’s space to explore, to rest, to be together.
