Very few people take the predictions in a fortune cookie seriously. We all know they can’t predict the future. Who knows who writes them in the first place? Sometimes, however, you can find good advice in them. Try a few of these:

“No plan will work if you don’t.”

“While some dream of a bright future, others are awake making it.”

“Pushing your luck does not count as exercise.”

“He who knows enough is enough will always have enough.”

“Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.”

“You only live once; but if you do it right, once is enough.”


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About The Author

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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