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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  • True North

    Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord.” – Jeremiah 1:8 The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. – Luke 19:10 I have never been completely lost. I’ve never been unable to find my way back to the place from which I had come.…

  • Help in our time of need

    Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love. – Psalm 6:4 Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well. – Matthew 9:22 I have seldom felt as though my life was in imminent danger. But one…

  • Enlightened and Hopeful Hearts

    The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. – Psalm 146:8 The eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you. – Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) Some time ago I was sitting at the kitchen table, reading the newspaper, when something started to happen to my…

  • Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving

    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 thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light…

  • Mary Did You Know?

    And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering…

  • Light to the World!

    All the ends of the earth shall turn to the Lord. – Psalm 22:27 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. – John 1:9 John Thomas Ralph Augustine James Facenda has resonate iconic voice you might recognize. He was a fixture on Philadelphia radio and television for decades, and achieved national…

  • The Pathway of Faith

    This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. – Zechariah 4:6 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. – Hebrews 11:30 I’m not always a great example of faith –…

  • Busted Bamboo

    Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine,     and valiant men in mixing strong drink, 23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe,     and deprive the innocent of his right! – Isaiah 5:22-23 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.…

  • Grace upon Grace

    God does great things beyond searching out,     and marvelous things beyond number. – Job 9:10 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. – John 1:16 Many years ago in a town far away I had a conversation with my dental hygienist. Perhaps it is because it was around this time of year. Maybe…

  • Do You See What I See?

    Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. – Psalm 97:11 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. – Matthew 2:10 (NKJV) Some people are said to have an eye for photography; that is they see great image opportunities in their mind’s eye before capturing them in the camera.…