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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.

The Bitter Consequences of Sin

April 10, 2026

Solomon warns us of the bitter consequences of sin. Avoid the allure of evil by staying far away. … More The Bitter Consequences of Sin

The Bitter Consequences of Sin

ROI in Missions

April 6, 2026

Do churches have an expectation of return on investment in supporting missionaries? Should they? How do we speak into this issue as we share? … More ROI in Missions

ROI in Missions

Guard Your Heart

April 3, 2026

To live lives pleasing to God, we must guard our hearts with all vigilance. What does that look like? Proverbs gives us some practical help. … More Guard Your Heart

Guard Your Heart

Living With the End in Mind

April 1, 2026

Is the end near? How do we live? Like a panicked Chicken Little or a person confident in the hope of Christ? Peter has some words to guide us. … More Living With the End in Mind

Living With the End in Mind

The Partner of Wisdom

March 27, 2026

In Proverbs 4, Solomon shares words of wisdom, given to him by his father, David. In them we see the need for and benefits of wisdom and insight. … More The Partner of Wisdom

The Partner of Wisdom

Am I Less Than?

March 23, 2026

How do you handle feelings of inferiority as a woman in Christian service? Are you really less than your husband in the eyes of the Lord? … More Am I Less Than?

Am I Less Than?

The Do Nots of the Wise

March 20, 2026

There are some dos in walking with wisdom, but there are also some actions we want to avoid. Both are important in walking with our confidence firmly in the Lord. … More The Do Nots of the Wise

The Do Nots of the Wise

Who’s Right on World Events?

March 18, 2026

There are many voices, each with their own opinions, on current events in our world. Who do we listen to? How do pray? Where is the Lord in the midst of war? … More Who’s Right on World Events?

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Confident Walking

March 13, 2026

By keeping our eyes on God’s wisdom and discretion, we can walk with confidence and rest in peace. As we do, the world takes notice. … More Confident Walking

Confident Walking

No Clocking Out in Missions

March 9, 2026

Explaining our life and work on the field can be difficult and intimidating when some supporters are looking at their return on investment. … More No Clocking Out in Missions

No Clocking Out in Missions

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