In the coming weeks I will be posting a review on Quicke’s most recent book, 360 Degree Leadership. Until then, here is a brief article by Quicke on keeping preaching fresh, from the heart. His previous book, 360 Preaching applies a Trinitarian framework to preaching. It is packed with insights and rich with theological flavor. (See my review at Amazon) If this doesn’t interest you, consider buying it for one of your pastors.

If you’ve lost the thrill of opening Scripture and hearing God speak, try new ways of study. Use different translations and meditate on the passages. (I recommend practicing the technique of “lectio divina” in my book, 360 Degree Preaching.) Ask: “Lord, what are you saying and doing to me in this text?” Collaborate with other people in sermon preparation (see later). Expect the Holy Spirit to inspire. Record your thoughts, questions, and surprises.” More

Few would compare academy award nominated films Babel and The Last King of Scotland (TLKS). The latter character focused (Idi Amin, genocidal dictator of Uganda) and is set in Uganda. The former narrative-driven and is simulanteously set in Morocco, America, Mexico and Japan, with subtitles for the non-English langauges (hence the title).

TLKS is about Idi Amin, not about his genocide per se. It reveals the neurosis of a mad dictator through the eyes of a young American doctor unwittingly coerced into serving as Amin’s personal physician. This medical role soon turns political, as he becomes one of the only men that Amin can trust. Read more…

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