Published: April 10th, 2007 » Tags: Disciple
I stopped by my home office between classes to grab a little bite to eat and quick check my e-mail. Much more exciting than the Banana Nut Muffin I was snaking on was the e-mail message from Richard Tatum informing me of my top 20 position on the PneumaBlogs list! I ranked 4th. Awesome. Thanks, Rich!
Yes, a very serious Charismatic streak is an active aspect of my overall Christian expression and devotional practice. One does not spend five full-time years in a theology program at Valley Forge Christian College without being seriously influenced by intentional Spirit-filled living. The intentionality is contagious. I cherish my undergraduate days, and the life-lessons I learned there about the Holy Spirit and a life and ministry infused by Him. Yes, we have talked about the Holy Spirit at seminary, on occasion, but discussion is where it seems to end; I’ll say nothing about differences as far as intentional and public invitations regularly offered to the Holy Spirit, to come, and be joined in all that we do - everything! It’s honestly like night and day. Yes, I learned all about the Holy Spirit during my undergraduate study. I thank God for that time spent.
So, for those keeping an “Expression Scorecard,” the above paints me: “A radical Brethren in Christ, Anabaptist, Pietist, Wesleyan, Spirit-filled Charismatic follower of Jesus Christ and his simple, yet revolutionary Gospel.”
Notes:
Valley Forge Christian College is a private, Pennsylvania Middle States Accredited, Assemblies of God undergraduate college.
Richard Tatum is aka BlogRodent and chief guru of the Pentecostal and Charismatic blog aggregator PneumaBlogs
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I seem to share your multiple traditions spiritual confession, Shawn. Even as a licensed Assemblies of God minister, I find a lot of disconnect between myself and many of my denominational peers.
“Pacifist, Theistic Evolutionist, Emerging, Mystic, Ultra-Charismatic Pentecostal?” Does that even make sense?
Will Phillips
April 11th, 2007
You’re quite welcome to the list, Shawn! I was happy to find your blog, and even happier to add it to my little list of PneumaBloggers.
Rich
BlogRodent
Rich Tatum
April 11th, 2007
Will - Makes perfect sense, my friend. I think most of us are like that, truth be told. :)
Rich - Thank you! I’m in awe of what you have built over at PneumaBloggers (i.e., technically, quality, and community). Well done! I’m honored to be included.
Shawn
April 11th, 2007
I’m not a Pentecostal or a charismatic (though my best friend is), but I relate to many of your labels! God bless!
Keith McIlwain
April 11th, 2007
Hi Shawn …thanks for this awesome themes, looking really sweet ;-)
Cheers,
Mic
Mic
April 12th, 2007
Thank you, Mic! I must say, however, that Flash dog on the site linked to your name is much smoother than any little Wordpress theme I could whip up! It’s awesome.
Shawn
April 12th, 2007