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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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  • Follow the Word: More than a Religion

    Follow the Word: More than a Religion

    Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 15-16, 2 Corinthians 1, Psalm 139 1 Corinthians 15:1-18 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in…

  • Follow the Word: Every Christian Counts!

    Follow the Word: Every Christian Counts!

    Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 12-14, Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 12:21-26 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and…

  • Follow the Word: “You would look good in a beard.”

    Follow the Word: “You would look good in a beard.”

    Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 9-11; Psalm 137 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one…

  • Follow the Word: People of the Cross

    Follow the Word: People of the Cross

    Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 1-3, Psalm 134 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 11 For it has been reported…

  • Follow the Word: Borrowed Faith

    Follow the Word: Borrowed Faith

    Today’s readings: Acts 18-19, Psalm 133 Acts 19:11-20 And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his skin were carried away to the sick, and their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them. 13 Then some of the…

  • Follow the Word: Idle-atry

    Follow the Word: Idle-atry

    Today’s readings: 2 Thessalonians 1-3, Psalm 132 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought…

  • Follow the Word: The Commands of Jesus

    Follow the Word: The Commands of Jesus

    Today’s readings: 1 Thessalonians 4-5, Psalm 131 1 Thessalonians 5:16-25 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we urge you, brothers,…

  • Follow the Word: A Different Threat Today

    Follow the Word: A Different Threat Today

    Today’s readings: 1 Thessalonians 1-3, Psalm 130 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith and love and reported that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, as we long to see you— 7 for this reason,…

  • Corrected Podcast Link: Follow the Word: The Prayer of Faith

    Corrected Podcast Link: Follow the Word: The Prayer of Faith

    Today’s readings: James 4-5, Galatians 1, Psalm 127 Listen to today’s devotion James 5:13-16 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the…

  • Follow the Word: The Prayer of Faith

    Follow the Word: The Prayer of Faith

    Today’s readings: James 4-5, Galatians 1, Psalm 127 Listen to today’s devotion James 5:13-16 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the…