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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  • Today’s Psalms for May 18, 2025

    Please pray these psalms with me on this Lord’s Day Psalm 18:1-3, 30-33, 46 I love you, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,     my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,     my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised,     and I am…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 12: Where is Jesus to be Found?

    49 Week Challenge – Day 12: Where is Jesus to be Found?

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge for these devotions. Today’s readings are Luke 2:39-53; Deuteronomy 16; Psalm 48; Psalm 84. In today’s readings, do you notice a promise to trust, a command to obey, a truth to embrace, a warning to heed, or…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 11: Unexpected Inevitabilities

    49 Week Challenge – Day 11: Unexpected Inevitabilities

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge for these devotions. Today’s readings are Matthew 2; Micah 5; Hosea 11; Numbers 24; Joshua 20. In today’s readings, do you notice a promise to trust, a command to obey, a truth to embrace, a warning to…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 10: The Glory of the Lord

    49 Week Challenge – Day 10: The Glory of the Lord

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge for these devotions. Today’s readings are Luke 2:1-38; Exodus 13; Leviticus 12; 2 Chronicles 7. In today’s readings, do you notice a promise to trust, a command to obey, a truth to embrace, a warning to heed,…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 9: Jesus: Born of a Virgin

    49 Week Challenge – Day 9: Jesus: Born of a Virgin

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge for these devotions. Today’s readings are Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7; Psalm 130; Deuteronomy 22. In today’s readings, do you notice a promise to trust, a command to obey, a truth to embrace, a warning to heed, or…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 8: No Lily Gilding Here

    49 Week Challenge – Day 8: No Lily Gilding Here

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge for these devotions. Today’s readings are Matthew 1:6-17; 2 Kings 3; 18; 19; 1 Chronicles 3. In today’s readings, do you notice a promise to trust, a command to obey, a truth to embrace, a warning to…

  • Today’s Psalms for May 11, 2025

    Please pray these psalms with me on this Lord’s Day Psalm 11 In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul,     “Flee like a bird to your mountain, 2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow;     they have fitted their arrow to the string     to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 5: Naming Names

    49 Week Challenge – Day 5: Naming Names

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge for these devotions. Today’s readings are Matthew 1:1-4; Genesis 38; 46; Numbers 7 Matthew 1:1-4 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 4: Real Religion

    49 Week Challenge – Day 4: Real Religion

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge for these devotions. Today’s readings are John 1:1-14; Psalm 36; Job 29; Exodus 40 John 1:1-14 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…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 3: There Will Be a Day

    49 Week Challenge – Day 3: There Will Be a Day

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge for these devotions. Today’s readings are Luke 1:39-80; 1 Samuel 2; Ezekiel 24 & 29 Luke 1:46-55 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…