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In 1968 Jerry Snell opened a door in the hallway outside our first hour chemistry class. He invited me into what I discovered was a darkroom. Soon I was on the school newspaper and annual staff as a photographer. Later I learned that Jerry was a Lutheran who was planning to become a pastor. A few years later I was not only a Lutheran, but I was heading off to seminary to become a Lutheran pastor, too. Jerry followed a year later and served as a pastor in Missouri until his untimely heart attack and death. I thank God for Jerry and enjoy photography still today – not to mention rejoicing in having served as a Lutheran pastor in congregations in Utah, Colorado, Arkansas and Texas. I’ve retired now and serve part time as a Congregational Support Specialist for the Texas District of the LCMS. I also provide coaching and leadership training through various PLI cohorts and with individual congregations and organizations. David Bahn is a follower of Jesus Christ, husband to Diane, father and grandfather. He is an avid amateur photographer. His photo website is “Flowers by God Photos by David” He also publishes a devotional blog DavidBahn-Reflections.com. He and Diane live in Cypress Texas and enjoy visiting their grandchildren who live in the United States and Germany. He graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in 1979, and earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1991. Diane, his wife, is now retired from PLI (PLIleadership.org). They have offered presentations on Marriage and Ministry Partnership, Leadership, Changing Your Congregation’s Culture, and Missional Living. They look are working with PLI International training pastors and wives of the ELVD Diocese of the Lutheran Church of Tanzania. David’s personal mission statement is “Leading people to realize Jesus’ calling and plans for their lives.”

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  • Today’s Psalms for December 21, 2025

    Please pray these Psalms with me on this Lord’s Day  Psalm 21:1-7,13 O Lord, in your strength the king rejoices,     and in your salvation how greatly he exults! 2 You have given him his heart’s desire     and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah 3 For you meet him with rich blessings;     you set a crown…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 229 – When Christ Shapes Our Love

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 229 – When Christ Shapes Our Love

    Today’s readings are Romans 13; 2 Samuel 21; Daniel 2;4; Proverbs 24. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 228 – Overcoming Evil with Good

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 228 – Overcoming Evil with Good

    Today’s readings are Romans 12:17-21; Deuteronomy 32; Proverbs 25; 1 Samuel 26. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 227 – God’s Lovingkindness

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 227 – God’s Lovingkindness

    Today’s readings are Romans 11; Isaiah 50; Job 35; 41; Ecclesiastes 8. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 225 – When God’s Promise Meets Our Need

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 225 – When God’s Promise Meets Our Need

    Today’s readings are Romans 10; Deuteronomy 30; Psalm 19; Ezekiel 20. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these blog…

  • Today’s Psalms for December 14, 2025

    Please pray these Psalms with me on this Lord’s Day  Psalm 14 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”     They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds;     there is none who does good. 2 The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man,     to see if there are any who understand,     who seek after God. 3 They have…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 222 – The Reign and Rule of God

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 222 – The Reign and Rule of God

    Today’s readings are Romans 9:1-21; Genesis 25; Exodus 9; 33; Joshua 11. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 221 – “We Can’t Lose”

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 221 – “We Can’t Lose”

    Today’s readings are Romans 8; Psalm 44; Genesis 50; Job 16; Isaiah 38. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of…

  • Special Edition: The Northwest Houston Photo Club Christmas Party Prayer

    Special Edition: The Northwest Houston Photo Club Christmas Party Prayer

    For the past 20 years I have offered a prayer at our photo club’s Christmas party. This year I was not able to be present for the gala, so I sent a video and written copies to be shared. They kindly shared the prayer at their Christmas party last night. So now I share it…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 220 – Don’t Give Up the Fight

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 220 – Don’t Give Up the Fight

    Today’s readings are Romans 7; Deuteronomy 5; Psalm 1; 1 Kings 21; 2 Kings 10. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio…