Carol Ghattas is a Tennessee native and MTSU graduate with a B.A. in History and French. She earned her M.Div. in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and served 20 years in North Africa and the Middle East with her late husband, Raouf. Upon return to the States, they founded the Arabic Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN. She is an author, speaker, and fluent in French and Arabic. She is Branch Librarian at Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro.
When we move too fast to solve a problem, we don’t allow space for God to speak into the issue. Learning to appreciate the silence allows us to grow in our ability to hear his voice. … More Appreciating the Silence
The rescue of Lot in Genesis 19 is no less dramatic and important than his rescue of Abraham in chapter 20. What does he rescue him from? Himself. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 20
If Church life can be messy, so can mission life. Much of that is due to our unique personalities. Getting along with colleagues is a learning process but well worth it. … More Getting Along
Lot is the greatest example of a compromised faith, yet, even in this story of destruction, we see God’s grace come through. It’s a gem amidst the ashes, but it shines just the same. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 19
How do we stand fast in this shifting and changing world in which we live? Stand on the Rock, which never moves, and live in exclusive allegiance to Christ alone. … More Standing Fast
Genesis 18 is a chapter of contrasts as the Lord speaks blessing over Abraham and Sarah and judgment over Sodom and Gomorrah. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 18
That is the question, but you’re probably wondering why I’m asking it for a Mission Monday post. So, I’ll tell you. I recently had a conversation related to a cross-cultural worker who had only been in their country of service for one year. You know what that looks like—culture shock, full-blown language learning, and still … More To Speak or Not to Speak?
There are times when we mark a moment when we encounter God; there are other times when he marks us. Genesis 17 reveals such a time in the life of Abraham. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 17
Societies change when the defenses of values and faith are removed. Are you building up the defense system in your home, city, country, or tearing it down? … More Broken Levies
The sixteenth chapter of Genesis is full of riches, but the one that speaks to me today is all about the God who seeks and sees even the most unlikely of persons. God leaves the 99 to seek the lost sheep. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 16