Manuela Hernandez recently turned 100. She decided to fulfill a dream she had for 90 years. The resident of Oaxaca, Mexico, decided to complete primary school. She had to drop out of school to help the family. So, finally she went back and completed grade school—and she isn’t stopping there. She plans to continue her studies.


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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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