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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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  • Psalm 46: Fear Not

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength,     a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,     though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam,     though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,     the…

  • Psalm 46: True Security

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength,     a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,     though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam,     though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,     the…

  • Today’s Psalms for March 19, 2023

    Please pray these psalms with me on this Lord’s Day. Psalm 19:1-11 The heavens declare the glory of God,     and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours out speech,     and night to night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words,     whose voice is not heard. 4 Their voice goes out through all the…

  • Psalm 90: Legacy

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 90 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” 4 For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday…

  • Psalm 90: God’s Timing and our Time

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 90 Lord, you have been our dwelling place     in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth,     or ever you had formed the earth and the world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You return man to dust     and say, “Return, O children of man!” 4 For a thousand years in your sight     are but as yesterday…

  • Psalm 90: Considering, Numbering, and Gaining

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 90 Lord, you have been our dwelling place     in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth,     or ever you had formed the earth and the world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You return man to dust     and say, “Return, O children of man!” 4 For a thousand years in your sight     are but as yesterday…

  • Psalm 90: The Big Ugh!

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 90 Lord, you have been our dwelling place     in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth,     or ever you had formed the earth and the world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You return man to dust     and say, “Return, O children of man!” 4 For a thousand years in your sight     are but as yesterday…

  • Psalm 90: The Everlasting God

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 90 Lord, you have been our dwelling place     in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth,     or ever you had formed the earth and the world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You return man to dust     and say, “Return, O children of man!” 4 For a thousand years in your sight     are but as yesterday…

  • Today’s Psalms for March 12, 2023

    Please pray these psalms with me on this Lord’s Day. Psalm 12:6 The words of the Lordare pure words,     like silver refined in a furnace on the ground,     purified seven times. Psalm 42:1-2 As a deer pants for flowing streams,     so pants my soul for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God,     for the…

  • Psalm 95: Reasons to Praise God

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 95 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 4 In his hand are the…