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.
Love and hate cannot walk hand in hand in the life of a Christian. Make sure your words match your heart and that your heart is in harmony with the love of God. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 22
When we are united with God through Christ, the concerns of self lessen and enable us to offer self-sacrificially for the needs of others. … More Divesting of Self
What do you do when you’re not sure if you’re meeting your child’s need while in cross-cultural service? Seek help, search the Scriptures, and talk to your children. … More Questioning Doubt
Confessing belief in Immanuel, God with us, leads to the Holy Spirit, God in us, making his home in our hearts. What a gift! … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 21
How much do the things of this world actually benefit you? Life in Christ leads us to appreciate how we can have more with less. It doesn’t mean it’s an easy road, but it is the best one. … More Less is More
It’s not always easy to make friends in cross-cultural service, but it’s not impossible. God knows your need and will open your eyes to those who can come alongside you in friendship. … More Finding Friends in Service
John uses the word “love” thirteen times in six verses for a reason. Let this passage lead you to reflect on God’s love for us and his desire for us to love others. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 20
Are you conformed to the ways of the world or to God? May we all become non-conformists to the world as we seek to live holy lives to his glory. … More Live Such a Life
Did you know that we can connect with others and begin to build bridges toward the gospel through art? How is God using your artistic gifts to give witness for Jesus? … More Building Bridges with Art
Do you find your church has many voices or one? Be aware that Satan longs to whisper deceptive words that turn people from the truth of God’s Word. Continue to test the spirits knowing that He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 19