News reports have introduced us to a church choir director named Rocky, who wants to bring down gas prices through prayer. Rocky traveled to San Francisco and led a prayer session at a gas station, beseeching the Lord for lower rates. He has also asked churches to pray in their services for a decrease in the price per gallon of gas. The 59-year-old said people praying for cheaper fuel should also walk more and use car pools. Well, I suppose it is OK to pray for any needs. Let’s see if it works.


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A third generation preacher, Mike Shannon is Professor of Preaching at Cincinnati Bible Seminary of Cincinnati Christian University. He has served as a preaching minister, church planter, and college professor. His most recent preaching ministry was at the historic First Christian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee. In his nearly two decades at Cincinnati Christian University, Mike has served as both professor and Dean of the Seminary. He has also been an adjunct professor at Milligan College and Northern Kentucky University. Mike is the author or co-author of several books.

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