A $1 bill and a $20 bill were being retired by the Federal Reserve Bank. They got to talking to each other about their lives. The $20 talked about its many travels. He said, “I’ve been to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, restaurants in New York, pro football games, Broadway shows and several cruises to the Caribbean.” “So,” said the $20, “where have you been?” The $1 bill said, “I have led a boring life. It’s just go to church, go to church, go to church.” The $20 replied, “What’s a church?”


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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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