His Loving Arms
atlanta, Georgia 30315
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• Education: Seminarian at Columbia Theological Seminary Biola University 2006-Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership Interdenominational Theological Center 2013-Certificate in Theology
• Experience: Intern Chaplain at Northside Hospital Sunday School/VBS Teacher since 1984. Youth Leader, Worship Team/Choir.Looking For Love blog July 2014.
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: I pray the words written are an encouragement to you and your recipients.
• Sermon or series that made a difference: Looking For Love- A series of short studies for everyday encouragement.
• One of my favorite illustrations: The poor widow who gave all she had.
• Family: Youngest of six children. Widow, 3 children, Jennifer Barris Williams, CPA in L.A., CA; Johnathan Barris, Educator in Houston, TX; Adrianna Smith, college
• What my parents think of my sermons: Not sure, she lives 2500 miles away
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: I'm a widow.
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Topic, 3 points, and a conclusion that engages and grabs the listener.
• Books that have had an impact: Bible, Imitation of Christ
• Hobbies: singing, baking, jogging
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: Love one another as Christ loves you. Give your life over to Jesus.
• Something funny that happened while preaching: Once while preaching, I was feeling as if I was coming down with a cold. My throat would not give way to the words I needed to say. I continuously had to drink out of a water bottle to get through it. Quite the scene for my first sermon.
• What I want on my tombstone: To God Be The Glory