There are some people in North Florida who truly believe Adam and Eve were created one mile east of Bristol, Fla., and that Noah built the ark just off Interstate 10 at the Hwy. 12 exit. They base it on the fact that four rivers come together here and that most of the 28 tree species named in the Bible can be found nearby. Most of us do not find this convincing. Of course, what is important is what happened to Adam and Noah, not where it happened. What is more important is what Jesus did to fix the problem.


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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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