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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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  • Is it really true?

    Psalm 126 1 When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem,     it was like a dream! 2 We were filled with laughter,     and we sang for joy. And the other nations said,     “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” 3 Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us!     What joy! 4 Restore our fortunes, Lord,     as streams renew the desert. 5 Those…

  • The Resurrection Chapter of the Bible: 1 Corinthians 15 – an Overview

    Click Here for a PDF version of this document Jesus Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! The truth and proof of the resurrection (v. 1-11) Paul Lists 6 appearances (no women are mentioned!) 10 Appearances are recorded in the various Bible passages The women at the tomb (Matthew 28:9-10) Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9-11;…

  • Saturday

    Joseph bought a long sheet of linen cloth. Then he took Jesus’ body down from the cross, wrapped it in the cloth, and laid it in a tomb that had been carved out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone in front of the entrance. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw…

  • The most impactful to me of Jesus’ 7 Last Words

    Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. – Luke 23:34 Truly, I say unto you, today you shall be with me in paradise. – Luke 23:43 Woman, behold your son. (Says to disciple) Behold thy mother. – John 19:26–27 My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? – Matthew 27:46 and…

  • On the Night He was Betrayed

    And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” And he took a cup,…

  • What’s the Price?

    Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard. She broke open the jar and poured the perfume over his head. 4 Some of those at the table were…

  • Nothing.

    What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33 Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn?…

  • Everything.

    Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we…

  • Bible Study for Palm Sunday | April 5, 2020 | Romans 8 | “Freedom”

    Freedom: A Bible Study on Romans 8 David Bahn | St John Lutheran Church | Cypress, TX Palm Sunday | April 5, 2020 What is your biggest hope once we’re free from the immediate threat of the COVID-19 virus?  Freedom from Judgment Romans 8:1-4 We’ve been freed from: The law (principal) of sin and death The…

  • Birth Pains

    For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who…