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About Cindi
Cindi McMenamin is an award-winning writer and national speaker, helping women discover strength for the soul. She and her husband, Hugh (a pastor), have been married 30 years and they have a grown daughter, Dana.
This week, author, blogger and parenting expert Sarah Hamaker shares with my readers how you can connect — and stay connected — with your kids. Read on for some great tips that can apply to not just your kids, but any relationship: “When kids aren’t responding well to discipline or even conversation with us, it can be because we’ve lost the connection—that vital conduit in which we show them love, …
None of us wants to break our children’s hearts. Yet, sometimes we do without even realizing it. This week, my friend, Lori Wildenberg, shares from her brand new book, Messy …
How we love to claim the promises of God in Scripture! They give us hope, comfort, and renewed strength. Yet sometimes we get the Bible’s principles mixed up with its …
Monday marked my husband’s and my thirtieth wedding anniversary. Thirty years! I’d love to tell you it’s been one long honeymoon. But if you’ve read any of my books you …
That’s a pretty big claim, isn’t it? That just three truths can change your life for the better? But seriously. The people I’ve shared these truths with — who were …
Are you one to crumble at life’s circumstances? Or do you allow them to make you stronger? When life brings something painful or you simply feel like your life is …
No one wants to be a people pleaser. But could you be one without even realizing it? I was. Until I realized I was hurting others because of it and …
Are the circumstances of life robbing you of true joy and contentment? Then my friend, Diane Markins, has some encouraging words for you. Having suffered through her own set of …
If you have wounds in your life because of a less-than-perfect father you are not alone. Through the years, I’ve heard stories of absent fathers, abusive fathers, emotionally distant fathers, …
I know how you feel. There are so many things for you to do in so little time. Kids are pulling at you, or your job is pushing you. Responsibilities …
Can you say you are completely content with your life? Your relationships? Your job? If not, you can be. My friend — Author, Speaker and Bible Teacher Donna Jones — …
Do you know what it’s like to be married but feel “miles apart” from your husband? How about the feeling that there’s tension in a friendship but you’re not sure …
Yes, there are days parenting can be frustrating. And yes, I’ve had those moments – especially during my daughter’s pre-teen years – when I wanted to pull my hair out. …
Do you and I need a support system while going through life’s changes? Absolutely. For years, I’ve talked about how we each need a woman on both sides of us …
Do you ever find yourself frustrated by life’s circumstances? The Bible has a general “reap what you sow” message, but sometimes we just don’t get it. My friend, Sally Nance, …
Is there a widening gap in your marriage? One that you aren’t sure how to bridge? What about the emotional gap with you and an adult child? Or with you …
Last week, I gave you 5 Simple Steps to Leave Your Pain in the Past. This week I'm offering you 5 more ways to help you overcome the deep-seated hurts in your life. (And No. 2 just might surprise you...especially if it's the reason you have not been able to move forward out of your past pain.) From my book, When a Woman Overcomes Life's Hurts, here are 5 more steps toward healing and wholeness so you can move on from the baggage in your past
Every person who walks planet earth has been wounded. Some more than others. And pain has a way of sticking with us and affecting our relationships with others if we …
I’ll never forget the day I was cleaning through my top dresser drawer and found a treasure. I almost threw out the stack of aged, yellowed papers, weathered by time …
Imagine, you and I can bring glory to the God of this universe…and benefit from it, too. And if we don’t, God will get His glory anyway. But He’d much …
If you’re like me, you constantly wonder what more you should be doing for your children. Am I giving them enough of my time? Am I offering enough encouragement in …
Have you experienced circumstances lately that threaten to darken your outlook on life? Are you struggling with a health problem? A tight or dreary financial situation? A broken relationship? The …
If you’re like most people, you have lots of WHY questions for God. I have had them, too. Why am I going through this situation? Why did You let that …
What fear seems overwhelming to you right now? A situation that your child is in? Something God is calling you to do? A diagnosis that you’re unprepared for? An uncertain …
Sally Nance, whose blog is The Healthy Happy Woman, is my guest blogger this week. Here are her thoughts on how to find and practice happiness: Are you happy? This …
Admit it. You’d like to be one of those couples that prays together daily, conducts family devotions regularly, and models to others what a spiritual home should look like. But …
I had the privilege of being interviewed by Marnie Swedberg on her radio show just recently. Spending an hour talking about Drama Free with this delightful woman made me want …
What would you say if your child told you that he or she was gay? Maybe you haven’t experienced that but a friend of yours has. In her new book, …
What do you fear more than God? It’s very possible that is what is causing you drama. For instance, I was recently stressed out because I didn’t want to disappoint …
Leave it to my friend, Arlene Pellicane, to find a positive example of drama. I asked the popular author and speaker to be my guest blogger this week and she …
If you’re like me, you’ve often said – or thought – I don’t do drama. Yet, as much as you and I would like to shut the chaos, confusion, and …
Would you like to be done with the drama? Me too. Admit it. You’ve said (or at least thought) I’m done with the drama … …when your mother calls with …
I’m no stranger to drama. I wish that weren’t so. I wish I could tell you that there has never been a dramatic day in my life and that I …
Are you tired of the hateful language on television and social media lately? It isn’t coming just from unbelievers. It’s coming from those who follow Christ, too. My friend, Dawn Marie Wilson, has a heart to see women live more godly lives. As my guest blogger today, she offers simple ways we can stand out amidst the hostility and be a more compassionate, yet effective, communicator. Dawn says: “I believe every one of us can become a more compassionate communicator." Here are Dawn's 8 ways we can learn to express ourselves in a more compassionate manner: 1. We can learn to be SENSITIVE. We must be sensitive to differences. God designed a beautiful “garden” of people. Some are “roses,” some are “daisies,” and some are awesome medicinal “weeds”! Is a rose better than a weed just because we think it’s so? God is the Potter and we are His clay (Isaiah 64:8). Every person is beautiful and valuable—created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). Instead of trying to ignore our differences, we can develop deeper appreciation for them. We can love our neighbor as we love ourselves (Mark 12:31). Being sensitive doesn’t mean we have to agree with everything; we can learn to disagree agreeably. Sensitivity is simply the capacity to be aware of differences and the needs of others. That’s something we all can cultivate. 2. We can show RESPECT.
As I prepare to launch my new book Drama Free, I asked my friend, Shelley Hendrix to share what was on her heart when it comes to drama. Shelley pointed …
Do you ever feel like God isn’t answering your prayers? I heard from a reader recently who asked “How long am I supposed to pray if God continues to ignore …
Are you someone who is constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop? Do you find it's easier to expect the worst than the best? Do you find yourself fearful that God won't really come through for you?
As women, our fears range from living out our lives alone, to not being able to have children, to losing our jobs or homes or someone close to us. Often, our fears are rooted in a misunderstanding of who God really is. Depending on your upbringing, you may see God as the One who seeks to pay you back for mistakes you've made in the past. Or, maybe you see Him as One who will think good and hard before coming to your aid when you find you are in need. But God isn't an angry god with a vengeance to get back at you. He's the God who loves you and wants your love and trust in return.
Hebrews 11:6 says: "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him" (NIV, emphasis added).
God wants your faith -- not your fear -- that He really can come through for you. But in order to have faith in Him, you must know who He is and be convinced He's trustworthy. So let me give you two steps that will help you get to know -- and love -- this God you no longer need to fear.
Have you found yourself wondering if God was ever going to answer your prayer? My friend, Author and Speaker Donna Jones, shares from her book — Seek: A Woman’s Guide …
Slavery is not something of the past. It still happens in this country and even in our local communities. I asked my friend, Peggy Sue Wells, to share on my blog this week what is on her heart. As you read her shocking and heartbreaking story, be asking yourself what YOU can do to stamp out slavery in your corner of the world. "Twelve-year-old Carrie was a smart girl taking classes for gifted and talented students. One day as she walked home from middle school, a man in a fancy car drove up beside her and told her she was pretty. Though she didn’t tell her parents about him, every day for six months he met her after school and they talked. He bought her small gifts and made her feel special. After six months she finally agreed to get into his car. When the door shut, Carrie’s life changed forever. Her boyfriend drove her far from home and took away her identity. For the next five years, he prostituted Carrie to more than 100 men each month. Taken from state to state, there was no place for her to run, and she was without hope for rescue. Though Carrie was a United States citizen, in the land of liberty she was no longer free. This all-American pre-teen was a slave. (To read more of this blog click on the "Read More" button below)
Got stress? It seems to be our constant companion in this life. In fact, stress is trying to be a companion of mine as I write my next book, Drama Free. So, I asked my friend Sally Nance -- who writes a wonderful blog called The Healthy Happy Woman -- to share some practical ways that you and I can stress less. I'm already trying a few of these as I struggle with deadline pressure and they are really helping. So, as I get back to my book-writing deadline, here are some words from Sally that just might change YOUR life, too:
Want to drop a few pounds, find more energy, enjoy life, and live a little longer? The secret is to keep moving. The older we get the more sedentary we …
Every week for the past ten years, I’ve received at least one or two emails asking me for marriage or relationship advice. And while there are thousands of books out …
Is Our Culture Forsaking God? Sadly, the answer to that question is “Yes.” That’s what my friend, Janet Thompson, says. She is the author of the newly-released book, Forsaken God? …
Are you a worrier or a warrior? A worrier is one who tries to fight her own battles of fear, insecurity, and doubt. A warrior lets God fight those battles …
I’d love to give you ten minutes of encouragement on how you can be a worry-free mom. And if you don’t have kids, I’m sure it will help you with …
I’ll admit it. I’ve said the words aloud or thought them many times. And I’m guessing you have, too. They’re two of the most debilitating words a woman can say, …
Do you ever worry about finding someone? Keeping someone? Marrying someone? As Valentine’s Day approaches, you or someone you know might be wondering if God has forgotten about you when …
As the busyness increases this time of year it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, isn’t it? You and I have so much to do. So many places to be. So much …
Are you considering leaving your church? If so, I want to give you a few things to think about. If you’re leaving because you’re relocating to another area, I understand. …
Would you like to be a happier mom? I’ve asked my friend, Arlene Pellicane, to give you some insights from her wonderful new book, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy …
“Where is God when it hurts?” “Doesn’t He care?” “Why would He let this happen?” Those are questions I often hear from women who are in the midst of suffering. …
Are you trying to change your husband?Are you thinking you’d be happier married to someone else? Are you just falling out of love with him? My friend, Rhonda Stoppe, has …
Are you struggling to forgive someone who has hurt you but hasn’t shown any signs of remorse? In my ongoing blog series “Questions Women Ask,” I received an email asking …
Are you wondering how to recapture your husband’s heart? In my ongoing blog series “Questions Women Ask,” one reader wrote: “I want to restore my marriage to greater than before. …
Do you ever feel like your pastor is blowing you off? Maybe you just feel like he doesn’t greet you or treat you as you expected. That was the case …
Do you ever feel like you’re losing your son? Here is a question I received recently in my ongoing blog series on “Questions Women Ask”: “My only child got married …
What does a wife do when her husband cheats? That was the most frequently asked question I received last week since starting my new blog series on “Questions Women …
What if the man you are longing for loves someone else? I am dedicating the next few weeks on my blog to answering questions women ask. A reader recently asked …
Do you know what it’s like to experience God as your hiding place? For years, one of my favorite verses in Scripture was David’s song in Psalm 32:7: “You are …
Do you ever feel intimidated as a parent? If so you’re not alone. I’m now a featured blogger at First Corinthians 13 Parenting and this morning I’m offering some comfort …
Are you ready for 4 more things you never have to worry about? I asked you last week to let me know what keeps you awake at night and, based …
Do you know the God of religion or relationship? I re-discovered something precious in the Word of God this morning. I was reminded, as I was reading in Acts, that …
If God is saying “no” to your prayers for a child, I can understand if Mother’s Day hurts. I remember the hurt and confusion I felt many years ago as …
Do you have that inconsolable longing to be truly and deeply known? As a young wife and mom, I copied a verse onto a note card and put it on …
Do you ever find yourself questioning God? Why now, God? Couldn’t You have waited another week or so? Why her, Lord? Couldn’t you have let it happen to someone else? …
Now that Spring is here, it’s time for make-overs, do-overs and new beginnings. Could you use one of those? There are days I wish that I could do over. Like …
Do you want to see growth in your marriage? Once a month I try to encourage my blog readers who are married. So I’ve asked my friends, Larry and Kathy …
What are you and I teaching our children about how to develop healthy and lasting relationships? I asked my friend, Lori Wildenberg of FirstCorinthians13Parenting to share on my blog how …
Have you ever thought about what kind of Valentine’s Day card you might pick out for God? I got to thinking about that the other day. Scripture refers to …
Are you wondering why God won’t answer a particular prayer of yours? A question I’ve been hearing a lot lately is “Why pray? It seems futile. God isn’t doing anything …
What are you doing to cultivate a closer connection with your spouse this year? Every January I write new goals for the year to get in better shape mentally, physically, …
These are the questions that burned on the hearts of my readers this past year: How do I know if that open door is from God? What do I do …
With our daughter, Dana, now 22. With Hugh, my husband of 26 years. It’s been a joy ministering to …
Do you have lofty expectations this Christmas? I hear from many women who fear the family won’t get along or their husband won’t be as romantic as they had hoped, …
It’s easy to be a woman on the edge at Christmas. After all, there’s so much to do, and so much to buy, and — good heavens — so much to eat! It’s …
Admit it. You at one time believed God brought you and your husband together. That’s what you told others. And that’s why you married him. Yet, looking back…you were more …
Every week I receive an email from another woman who is frustrated with her husband. Every week I read exasperated words like “I’m fed up with this,” “I’ve had it …
In 20 years of ministering to women, I’ve received hundreds of letters and emails telling me about a woman’s unique marital struggles. And guess what? Her struggles are not unique. …
I remember the day marriage finally made sense to me. I was flying to a speaking engagement and complaining to God in prayer. God, you knew what I was …
November 2, 2014
Hugh was ticking me off. I didn’t realize when he opened the restaurant door for me and I walked in, that he didn’t want me going straight to the …
November 2, 2014
When was the last time you really splurged on your spouse? We don’t seem to have a problem splurging on our children when they do something fantastic, or on …
November 2, 2014
Go ahead. Admit it. Your marriage isn’t everything you expected it to be, is it? But that’s okay. That doesn’t mean it can’t someday be all that you hoped …
November 2, 2014
When I started dating Hugh, my youth pastor – a longtime friend of Hugh’s – pulled me aside and felt he needed to warn me. “Cindi, Hugh is an …
November 2, 2014
Hugh and I were going through the mail together when he held up an envelope and my heart nearly stopped. “Superior Court of California? What’s this?” Hugh asked in …
November 2, 2014
Having a difficult time getting your husband in the mood? Sometimes he simply needs a boost. A boost to his ego so he will believe you want him, physically …
November 2, 2014
As women, we long to be pursued. We were made that way. It’s natural for us, then, as wives to want our husbands to continue to pursue us – …
November 2, 2014
If I asked you “What makes your husband feel loved?” would you be able to tell me? As I interviewed hundreds of wives for my book, When a Woman …
November 2, 2014
I was once a wife who was quick to point out my husband’s faults. Quick to let him know when he was falling short of my expectations. Quick to …
November 2, 2014
Do you ever feel threatened by your husband’s dreams? As I was writing my book, When a Woman Inspires Her Husband, I realized I had unintentionally become a dream …
November 2, 2014
As I was writing my book, When a Woman Inspires Her Husband, I discovered that a man expresses his heart in a very special way when he expresses a …
November 2, 2014
I once heard a disgruntled wife say she thought Valentine’s Day was hypocritical. “Why can’t he just treat me that special every day?” she asked. She had a point. …
November 2, 2014
Whether he's failing, in her eyes, to be the "spiritual head of the household" or just not appearing to want to take the lead in parenting, budgeting, or planning the family vacations, many wives believe their husbands are passive.
November 2, 2014
Do you ever stumble upon something from years ago and find that it still touches you today? I recently found an old journal I kept during my high school and …
It’s probably the one question I hear women ask more than any other. It is likely the biggest area of frustration for a large percentage of my readers. And it …
My daughter, Dana, turned 22 recently. She’s at the beginning of a life journey that I am more than half-way through. She has so much of life ahead of her. …
This week my husband and I will celebrate 26 years of marriage. More than two decades ago, we told each other “I do” in front of family and friends. And …
This morning I have a special treat for you. I’d like to invite you to join me at Proverbs 31 Ministries where Lysa Terkeurst and friends have invited me …
I’m a firm believer that God knows exactly what He’s doing when He says “no” to our prayers, when He seems to wait before answering our prayers, or when it …
Admit it, there are parts of the Bible that are difficult to digest. Certain words sting and can cause us to question our faith. I came across some of them …
You, too, may have heard it all your life. God is in complete control of everything. But, oh how that rubs when the crud of life comes your way. What …
Are you tired of living on a battlefield? Does it seem like every time you turn around there’s an argument brewing? As I was writing my book, When a Mom …
Is your husband drawn to you like a magnet? That can be wonderful until you’re stumbling over him at every turn! My friend, Author Janet Thompson, shares some insights from …
I remember the days when I felt completely worthless as a mom. It was during my daughter’s teenage years when I was still trying to figure out how to instill …
Last week we looked at the first two (of five) things a mom never needs to worry about: her child’s friendships, and her child’s future spouse. Today, I want to …
It happened. My daughter, a recent college graduate, moved in to her apartment an hour away from home and started her first career job. My, how time flies. My, how …
My friend, Dineen Miller, has great advice for spiritually mismatched women and any others who need help loving their husbands.As my guest blogger this week, relate to her heart as …
My daughter was only 2 years old when she first verbally expressed love and understanding for her Daddy. Little Dana was watching her father mop up the soaked carpet in …
I understand if you’re not looking forward to Valentine’s Day. If you’re single you might not want to be reminded that you’re alone. If you’re married or in a relationship …
Are you raising a child in a spiritually mismatched marriage? My friend, Lynn Donovan, shares some powerful encouragement as my guest blogger this week: A deer in the headlights. I’m …
Do you ever feel desperate when it comes to parenting? Rhonda and I know how you feel. We each have had our moments when we’ve had to cry out to …
Are you ready to hear God’s whispers on your heart? Chances are He is already whispering. You and I just need to get quiet enough to listen. You, my readers, …
These are hard times. I’m reminded of it every time I have to put gas in my car, or the grocery bill was more than I expected, or the promised …
Have you ever wondered how to inspire your husband and draw his heart closer to yours? Do you ever feel like you walk alone in your marriage because he’s just …
Hugh and I recently spent an afternoon with Dr. James Dobson. He had invited us to his Family Talk offices and radio studio in Colorado Springs last month to tape …
Ever wonder why moms and daughters tend to clash? If they’re alike they can butt heads. If they’re different, they can misunderstand each other. But that’s just my opinion. My …
At the conclusion of nearly every radio interview I’ve done thus far on the topic of my newest book, When a Mom Inspires Her Daughter, I am asked this question: …
I received an email from a reader that broke my heart. She has been betrayed multiple times in her marriage and asked me what she can do to make her …
Some children come out of the womb, it seems, with big plans of what they want to accomplish with their lives. For most, however, it can be a mystery — …
As I surveyed daughters, ages 15-45 for my book, When a Mom Inspires Her Daughter, I found that, overall, a daughter needs these 7 things from her mom: 1. She …
While going through my daughter’s backpack when she was in the second grade, I found a paper on which she had written her spelling words for the week. I …
A mom starts out as the single most influential voice in her daughter’s life. Until the day her daughter might decide to look elsewhere for a role model. After surveying …
After sharing with you last week what I’ve learned from my daughter in 21 years of parenting her, I asked many of you to tell me what your children have …
My daughter, Dana, turned 21 on Sunday. Could it really have been that long since I heard her piercing scream and was told “You have a baby girl!” In honor …
Have you ever asked if it was time to let go of your marriage? After writing a post on what I’ve learned after 25 years of marriage, I received a …
“It’s never too early — or too late — to draw your daughter’s heart closer to yours!” My newest book, When a Mom Inspires Her Daughter, is now available (a …
Today is my 25th wedding anniversary. And after 25 years with the same man, I can honestly say that marriage is one of the best ways to practice dying to …
Do you ever feel that God is ignoring you? I’ve had quite a few emails lately from women asking me why God isn’t listening, or why He refuses to answer …
After my post last week — reminding you that you have a Father in Heaven who invites you to call Him “Daddy” — I thought I should follow up this …
Every year around Father’s Day I get emails from women about their fathers. They felt either abandonment, rejection, abuse, or indifference from their fathers. It breaks my heart. But I …
We all know of people who claim to be followers of Christ but don’t seem to live it. And you’re not alone if you have ever questioned your own salvation, …
Do you ever wonder if you and your family members are susceptible to certain sins because they seem to repeat themselves in your family history? Jeanette wrote me and said: …
Would you say your relationship with your Mom is as good as the relationship you have — or hope to have — with your own children? Or is it something …
In my weekly blog series on “Answering Life’s Tough Questions,” Charity asked: How do you let go of the fear and begin to trust again when you still feel …
Do you ever wonder about your purpose, especially when life is not going according to plan? Jeannette emailed me recently and said: I would like to know what is the …
Time is short. And before you know it, Christmas will be over for another year. So take some time with me to reflect today on what matters most.
I’ve never had more of a potential for stress than this holiday season. Since I put off my November 1st book deadline to focus on some Fall speaking engagements, my …
It’s natural for us to feel like we’re running on empty as the holidays approach. I remember waking up one morning, about this time of year, and thinking “I don’t …
As the holidays approach, you might already be feeling like a woman on the edge. We can feel edgy because there’s much to do and it seems like there are …
Are you one of those women who gets stressed out at Christmastime? If so, you’re not alone. But regardless of the reasons we might dread the approaching holidays, I want …
There are two kinds of women in this world: Those who have been hurt and continue to feel hurt, and those who have been hurt and have surrendered it to …
Women ask me, on a regular basis, “How can I know God’s will for me?” I love when they ask that question, because the answer is so clearly spelled out …
Are you struggling with how to forgive your offender? After 20 years of counseling women, I’ve discovered the main reason a woman doesn’t want to forgive her offender is because …
Having faced rejection from an abusive father, abandonment from an abusive husband, and then betrayal by a boyfriend she thought was the “real deal,” Becky asked “What’s wrong with me?” …
I tend to be a control freak. I don’t mean to be. It just happens. I want things my way and in my timing and I get frustrated when that …
Do you see yourself according to how your past mistakes have defined you? Do you find yourself believing that you will always be a certain way? I’ll admit it. I’ve …
Are you one of those people who believes you’ve done something that God could never forgive? It took my friend, Jean, about a year to even bring up the subject …
I’ve heard many women, through the years, tell me their story of pain and frustration and ask “Where was God, anyway?” “How could He just stand by and let that …
Have you ever found yourself asking Why did I have to hurt like this? It’s a question Sharon has often asked, while trying to make sense of the physical abuse, incest …
Listen to Cindi’s recent interview on “The Debbie Chavez Show.” Cindi shares how to uproot faulty thinking, so you can move from a place of deep hurt to a place …
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “This wasn’t supposed to happen” I know how you feel. I heard myself saying that at 19 years old when my father’s alcoholism …
When I started writing my eleventh book, When a Woman Overcomes Life’s Hurts, I figured I’d overcome most of the baggage from my past. I was healed and whole and it …
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