Comments for FOCUS Ministries, Inc. https://www.focusministries1.org/ There is hope in healing! Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:33:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Comment on Support Groups: Critical by Chaplain Natalie https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/support-groups-critical#comment-43750 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:33:05 +0000 https://www.focusministries1.org/?p=3244#comment-43750 In reply to Tammy Steele.

Hi Tammy, unfortunately at this time, we do not have an in-person support group in your area, but I could share your email address with the facilitator of our ZOOM Support Group and she could send you an invite to our next online group which is held on the third Thursday evening of each month at 7:00 pm central time. Would you like to try that out for the month of August? God bless you! Chaplain Natalie

]]> Comment on Support Groups: Critical by Tammy Steele https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/support-groups-critical#comment-43749 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:04:47 +0000 https://www.focusministries1.org/?p=3244#comment-43749 Hi. Is there a support group in the Chattanooga area for women who are emotionally abused?
Thank you
Tammy Steele

]]> Comment on A True Christmas Story — a guest blog by Irwin Gould https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/a-true-christmas-story-a-guest-blog#comment-43748 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:53:20 +0000 https://www.focusministries1.org/?p=2709#comment-43748 Reading this made me reflect on how I often try to control my own life, when in reality, I’m not the author of my story—God is. I was really moved by the reminder that faith is a gift and that even my struggles and failures can lead me to repentance and deeper transformation through Him . It reminded me to let go, trust more, and truly embrace the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice and love.

]]> Comment on DEVOTIONAL — I Heard the Bells by Janet Blessing https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/devotional-i-heard-the-bells#comment-43747 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:49:23 +0000 https://www.focusministries1.org/?p=4716#comment-43747 Thank you very much for this deeply moving Christmas meditation, sister Natalie. May all who work so tirelessly as you who serve through FOCUS do be blessed this Christmas, and in the year to come, with the PEACE of Christ that Our Savior said “is not as this world gives,”—may He strengthen and encourage you all to not grow weary in well-doing, and may He pour out upon you all His other-worldly peace that surpasses understanding.

]]> Comment on Artificial Intelligence Companions and Domestic Violence by Can https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/artificial-intelligence-companions-and-domestic-violence#comment-43746 Sun, 11 May 2025 04:28:11 +0000 https://staging.focusministries1.org/?p=4455#comment-43746 I’ve worked with someone who shared an app they use for AI companionship. Although I understand how one may come to this form of interaction, it is so alarming when thinking about potential risks especially with vulnerable individuals such as those with disabilities.

]]> Comment on God is Paying Attention by Chaplain Natalie https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/god-is-paying-attention#comment-43745 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:40:33 +0000 https://www.focusministries1.org/?p=3549#comment-43745 In reply to Florisha Mcrae.

Dear Florisha, thank you for reading and commenting on this post. FOCUS Ministries is a real place and we provide counsel and help to women who feel wounded and broken by abuse. We have support groups (in-person and online) as well as one-on-one counseling services which are free of charge to our clients, thanks to the generosity of our faithful donors. Please call our office during regular business hours to speak to Chaplain Natalie or our President/Co-founder Paula. The number is 630.617.0088. God bless you and know that He loves you.

]]> Comment on God is Paying Attention by Florisha Mcrae https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/god-is-paying-attention#comment-43744 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:32:47 +0000 https://www.focusministries1.org/?p=3549#comment-43744 I have been a victim of domestic abuse and I’m a believer of Christ. Just looking for a real place that will really minister to Women and build them up, strengthen them and get them back on the right track.

]]> Comment on God is Paying Attention by Chaplain Natalie https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/god-is-paying-attention#comment-43743 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:41:25 +0000 https://www.focusministries1.org/?p=3549#comment-43743 Amen Amen Eve, our God’s love for us in so unfathomable, but these stories from His Word clearly demonstrate the HIGH VALUE our Lord has for women of all backgrounds and situations. What a wonderful encouragement to know that He is always paying attention to us. God bless you today!

]]> Comment on God is Paying Attention by Eve Williamson https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/god-is-paying-attention#comment-43742 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:28:45 +0000 https://www.focusministries1.org/?p=3549#comment-43742 Thank you for sharing these powerful stories! Growing up in an abusive family taught me much about how we value and care for ourselves. if a woman feels unattractive, invaluable, or unworthy of love, it’ll affect her decisions concerning relationships or even marriage. My mother lived trapped in an abusive marriage for many years until she discovered she was worth far more than she received. As daughters of the King, we should never settle for someone selfish, mean or arrogant to us. God would never allow it…He wants the best for us. He loves us.

]]> Comment on A Redeemed Life for Little Wife by Chaplain Natalie https://www.focusministries1.org/blog/a-redeemed-life-for-little-wife-2#comment-43741 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:50:24 +0000 https://www.focusministries1.org/?p=3509#comment-43741 In reply to Deacon Joan.

Thank you for your comment, Deacon Joan. There are many reasons why women return to the abuser, I always pray that they will trust God instead of the empty promises of the abuser, yet the Lord gives a greater grace. All blessings for a day filled with His love, peace and joy.

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