?Recently, Dennis the Menace’s mother had to put Dennis in time out for something that happened at school. His mother said, “Your teacher says you don’t listen, Dennis.”
Dennis replies, “But, I can talk and listen at the same time.”
Is that really possible? James reminds us to be “quick to listen, slow to speak.”


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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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“One of the best
ways to persuade others is with your ears – by listening to them.”

– Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk

“Good listeners
are not only popular everywhere but after a while they know something.”

“The most
important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.”
 – Peter Drucker


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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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