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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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  • In the First Light

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast  Genesis 1:3-4  And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good.  John 1:1-13 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any…

  • Today’s Psalms for December 11, 2022

    Join me in praying these Psalms on this Lord’s Day Psalm 11:7 For the Lord is righteous;he loves righteous deeds;    the upright shall behold his face. Psalm 41:1-3, 13 Blessed is the one who considers the poor!    In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him;2 the Lord protects him and keeps him alive;    he is called blessed in the land;    you do not give him up to…

  • Mary Did You Know: The Rehearsal

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast  Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she…

  • Mary Did You Know: From Troubled Maiden to Willing Servant

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast  Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she…

  • SPECIAL EDITION: Northwest Houston Photo Club Christmas Prayer

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast  For the past 16 years I have offered a Christmas prayer for our photo club Christmas party. I offer a light-hearted prayer, but manage always to mention Jesus and the love of God displayed in his birth. Here, for your enjoyment, is this year’s prayer: To the tune of Jingle Bells Refrain:          …

  • Mary Did You Know: Finding Favor

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast  Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she…

  • This Week’s Song: Mary Did You Know?

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast  Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she…

  • This Week’s Song: Mary Did You Know?

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast  Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she…

  • Today’s Psalms for December 4, 2022

    Join me in praying these Psalms on this Lord’s Day Psalm 4:1-4 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!    You have given me relief when I was in distress.    Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! 2 O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame?    How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah3 But…

  • Advent Songs: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel…Rejoice

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast  Isaiah 35:1-4 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;     the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; 2 it shall blossom abundantly     and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,     the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord,     the majesty…