The cathedral at Ulm, Germany, was restored by architect and author Frederick Than. For years, he kept a “File of Rudeness Received.” He wrote down every discourtesy, every perceived discourtesy, every criticism and every quarrel. What a foolish thing to do! What a way to guaranty an unhappy life!


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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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