Category Archives: Pastor’s Blog

This Category will list Pastor Dan’s posts, his thoughts, musings, etc.

Home in Ohio after the Holidays

We’re home! After a long day of travelling from NC, unloading the contents of the van in Toledo and dropping off the dog in Bowling Green, we arrived safely at our home in Custar, OH late Wednesday night. We were … Continue reading

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Pastor’s family housing update and holiday plans

We are happy to announce that as of January 15, Beth and Stephen and I will change our place of residence to a neighborhood in south Toledo within fifteen minutes of my office and the church facility. We are thankful … Continue reading

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A Call to Service for Advent

May you join your hearts and voices with Mary who would soon become the mother of Jesus, the humble young virgin who received God’s call with expectant faith and joyous hope. May you, like her, rejoice in God your Savior for … Continue reading

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The Difference Between Advent Carols and Christmas Carols

Some have noticed that we have been singing strictly Advent carols rather than Christmas carols these past few weeks and wonder why I have chosen to do so. I have done this not to diminish Christmas, but rather to heighten … Continue reading

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Changing Lives Through Teaching the Kingdom of God

As we consider who we are called to reach with the Gospel in this area, I noticed a good article on the effect of teaching about the kingdom of God in a particular kind of neighborhood. It includes the following … Continue reading

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Stonebridge Church: Evangelical, Reformed and Presbyterian

Stonebridge Church of Perrysburg is Evangelical, Reformed and Presbyterian. To learn more about our theology and government, click the following: “What Does it Mean to Be Evangelical?” ; “What Does it Mean to Be Reformed?” ; “What Does it Mean … Continue reading

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Pastor’s Family Update with Fall Foliage Photos

          My wife Beth and our oldest son Stephen have been with me in Ohio for almost two months now. It’s been great having them here. We miss our younger son James, but he’s doing well … Continue reading

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Tim Keller on Evangelistic Worship

Pastor Tim Keller shares what I think are some very helpful ideas about preparing for and communicating the gospel to unbelievers in Sunday worship. To understand what he means by “evangelistic worship” you may need to read the entire article. … Continue reading

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