David Bahn – Reflections

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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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  • The First Song of Advent: God is mindful, mighty, and merciful. (Thanks Alistair Begg)

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post.  Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.47     How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!48 For he took notice of his lowly servant girl,    and from now on all generations will call me blessed.49 For the Mighty One is holy,    and he has done great things for me.50 He…

  • The First Song of Advent

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post.  46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.    For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me,    and…

  • Today’s Psalms

    For your personal edification and reflection on this Lord’s Day… Psalm 28:6-9 Blessed be the Lord!    For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;    in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;my heart exults,    and with my song I give thanks to him. 8 The Lord is the…

  • The first and the last word

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post.  This letter is from Paul, an apostle. I was not appointed by any group of people or any human authority, but by Jesus Christ himself and by God the Father, who raised Jesus from the dead.All the brothers and sisters here join me in sending…

  • Living Beyond the Attitude of Gratitude

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,for his steadfast love endures forever!2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,whom he has redeemed from trouble3 and gathered in from the lands,from the east and from the west,from the north and from the south. 4 Some…

  • Cred’s Stake

    See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who are circumcised…

  • Boasting in All Humility

    See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who are circumcised…

  • When Justice is More than Equity

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for…

  • Today’s Psalms

    For your personal edification and reflection on this Lord’s Day… Psalm 21:13Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength!We will sing and praise your power. Psalm 51:1-13Have mercy on me, O God,according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercyblot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,and cleanse me from my sin!For I know my…

  • When Justice is More than Equity

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. 2 Share each other’s burdens, and in this…