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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.

Guard Your Tongue

July 3, 2026

Our words matter. They can build up or tear down. What are you doing to tame your tongue? … More Guard Your Tongue

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Patriotism: Right or Wrong?

June 29, 2026

For Americans serving overseas, love of country can be a loaded proposition. We’ll examine what patriotism means for missionaries. … More Patriotism: Right or Wrong?

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A Lasting Mark

June 26, 2026

Will memory of you be a blessing or something people want to forget. Ponder with me the words of Psalm 10:7. … More A Lasting Mark

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The Persistence of Evil

June 24, 2026

Let’s look at some lessons we can learn from the book of Judges and Israel’s struggles in the Promised Land. Evil may be persistent, but it does not win. … More The Persistence of Evil

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Folly: The Opposite of Wisdom

June 19, 2026

What do we call the opposite of wisdom? Folly. How do we spot her? Proverbs 9 has a description. … More Folly: The Opposite of Wisdom

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How to Get Past Regret

June 15, 2026

Changes in missions can often leave us with regret. Here are some practical steps to move past regret and experience blessings in life and service. … More How to Get Past Regret

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In Finding Wisdom, We Find Christ

June 12, 2026

Ponder the final few verses of Proverbs 8 and be thankful for the blessings of finding the wisdom that is Christ Jesus. … More In Finding Wisdom, We Find Christ

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Are You a Floater or Scuba Diver?

June 10, 2026

We miss so much and remain unprepared for the trials and attacks of life if we refuse to dive deep into God’s Word. … More Are You a Floater or Scuba Diver?

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Jesus, Another Name for Wisdom

June 5, 2026

The more we learn about wisdom in Proverbs, the more we realize that we can substitute the name of Jesus, because Jesus is wisdom and embodies wisdom. … More Jesus, Another Name for Wisdom

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Losing It All

June 1, 2026

What do we do when we must give us possessions and homes to move and serve in other locations? We offer our loss to the Lord. … More Losing It All

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