There was a show that used to come on television called “Pimp my Ride.” Xzibit, the rapper, was the host of the show. In the show Xzibit would go find people who had beat up cars. I mean really beat up cars…
In the book Sacred Art: Preaching and Theology in the African American Tradition Olin Moyd quotes Peter T. Forsyth who said: “The Christian preacher is not the successor of the Greek orator, but of the Hebrew prophet. The orator comes with inspiration the prophet comes with a revelation.”
Oratorical Talent Alone is not Preaching
The second exercise is to learn a basic form for brief prayers.
This book is for those who have to pray in public. I have decided to work my way through this book and post the exercises to this website.