When you look
at a field of dandelions, you probably see weeds. When Peter Gail looks at it,
he sees lunch. USA Today carried the story of the Dandelion Festival in Dover,
Ohio. One enthusiastic participant is Peter Gail, an etho-botanist, who is called
the “wizard of weeds.” He eats 20 dandelions a day. Gail claims that
the dandelion is both healthy and flavorful. Much of our enthusiasm in life
is related to our perspective. Sometimes the weeds can be wonderful.

_____________________________

Michael Shannon,
Preaching July/August 2002


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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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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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When you look at a field of dandelions, you probably see weeds. When Peter Gail
looks at it, he sees lunch. USA Today carried the story of the Dandelion
Festival in Dover, Ohio. One enthusiastic participant is Peter Gail, an
etho-botanist, who is called the “wizard of weeds.” He eats 20 dandelions
a day. Gail claims that the dandelion is both healthy and flavorful. Much of
our enthusiasm in life is related to our perspective. Sometimes the weeds can
be wonderful.

___________________________

Illustration by J. Michael Shannon, Professor of Preaching, Cincinnati Bible
College & Seminary, Cincinnati, OH.


View more sermon illustrations for inspiration for your next message.

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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