http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges Using Ideas as Bridges to Insight Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:44:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Everything I have written is now on this site. Please check the August Archives for the six articles written thus far. Thanks! Dave Felter http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=228 Recently I received an email from two friends. The contents were connected through their use of one word: EMERGENT. In one email, the writer said he was no longer going to use the term as he felt it was inflammatory, often imprecise, and failed to offer any significant usefulness as a ... http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=227 What Problems with the Bible? One of my favorite Nazarene scholars is Tom Oord; not because I agree with his erudite teachings, lectures, and writings, but because he is a gracious person who models the definition of love he teaches. In his recent blog by the same name above, Tom challenges ... http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=226 Hymn writer, John Keith surveyed the Church of Jesus Christ in 1787 and penned these words: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said— To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? Over ... http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=225 Breaking it Down - Understanding the Challenge of Clear Theological Thinking Friends, when I began sending these emails out, I didn't realize the number of interested people who were out there and how strong the level of interest was. Your responses have been extremely gratifying. To know of your interest and ... http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=224 Proverbs 29:18 - **Where there is no vision, the people perish! (KJV) **Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained (NASB) **Where ... http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=223 Interpreting the Core Beliefs of the Postmodern Church Are you puzzled by what you hear and read about the “new” church? Do you have that nagging sensation that something isn’t quite the same but you just can’t quite put your finger on it? Well, you’re not alone. If you’ve grown up ... http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=222 I've written six pieces that I've distributed via e-mail to friends online. Many people have asked to be added to my mailing list. Using the "free" email services of the Internet, one runs into challenges with the provider thinking I am intentionally spamming. So, I am going to include the ... http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=221 I took the summer, well most of it, off from writing my blog. I've started some other forms of communication and have not forgotten the issues that concern me. I am indebted to my close friend, Ted Boulet for putting me onto this powerful op-ed piece from the Wall St. ... http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=220 In a polarized age, it is easy to miss the subtleties. We are so accustomed to broadsides that we miss the nuanced and the quiet, often poignant messages because they are covered over by the noise of the shrill. I've often told my children, "Always be aware of your surroundings." ... http://www.felterfamily.org/ideabridges/?p=210