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Mentor Mom Spotlight: A Conversation with Sue McAlinden

Mentor Mom Sue McAlinden shares how prayer and Romans 8:28 carried her through hard seasons, and why your everyday sacrifice as a mom truly matters.

Real Mom Stories

Abiding, Not Achieving: Resting in Christ as a Mom

Motherhood doesn’t hand out promotions or performance reviews, so many of us build our own scoreboard and keep striving to prove our worth. But God’s love was never something we had to earn. Here’s what it really means to abide in Christ, and how to rest in Him in the middle of ordinary, busy days.

Spiritual Growth

How to Practice Abiding in Christ When Your Days Feel Full

Abiding in Christ doesn’t take a perfect quiet time. Sharleen Storey shares how grief and motherhood taught her that Jesus isn’t waiting for your days to slow down. He meets you in the middle of them, in the carpool line, at the kitchen sink and on an ordinary Tuesday.

Faith and Encouragement

She’s One of Us: A Conversation with Rachel Bender

A monthly spotlight to celebrate real motherhood, anchored in grace. Rachel Bender lives in Austin, TX, where she's raising Arwen (17), Tauriel (7), Dash (5), and Coda (4) alongside her husband. She attends The Austin Stone Northwest and is heading into her fourth...

Real Mom Stories

How God’s Word Sustains Moms in Seasons of Weariness

Some tiredness runs deeper than sleep can fix. If you're a weary mom, discover how God's Word meets you right where you are. It reminds you who God is, steadies your heart, and gives you enough grace for today. You don't have to come put together. Just come weary.

Spiritual Growth

Why We Need God’s Word – And How to Make Time for It

I know time is precious for us moms — believe me, I know. But Scripture is more than personal encouragement for the day. It shows us what God is like and how we can live in light of who He is. Here's why every mom needs to be in God's Word, even when time feels impossible to find.

Spiritual Growth

Mentor Mom Spotlight: A Conversation with Beth Hagman

Meet Beth Hagman, a Mentor Mom from Newtown, PA, now in her second year serving with momQ. In this month's spotlight, Beth shares how Titus 2 shaped her calling, why listening matters more than having answers, and the simple rhythm of intentionality that keeps her family's home "scented like Christ."

Real Mom Stories