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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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  • 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…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 2: I’m Second

    49 Week Challenge – Day 2: I’m Second

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge. This challenge has readings from the New Testament and Old Testament, connecting them in enlightening ways. Today’s readings are Luke 1:14-38; Malachi 4; Leviticus 10; Jeremiah 33 Luke 1:16-17, 38 And he will turn many of the…

  • 49 Week Challenge – Day 1: The Place of God’s Presence

    49 Week Challenge – Day 1: The Place of God’s Presence

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using the YouVersion 49 Week Bible Challenge. This challenge has readings from the New Testament and Old Testament, connecting them in enlightening ways. Today’s readings are Luke 1:1-13; 1 Chronicles 24; 2 Chronicles 8; 29 2 Chronicles 8:1-16 At the end of twenty years,…

  • Today’s Psalm for May 4, 2025

    Please pray this great Easter Psalm with me today. Psalm 4 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!     You have given me relief when I was in distress.     Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! 2 O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame?     How long will you love vain words and…

  • The Great Commission: Understanding its Most Certainly True Importance

    The Great Commission: Understanding its Most Certainly True Importance

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions Luke 24:36-53 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled,…

  • Jesus’ Gift of Peace: Believe it. Receive it.

    Jesus’ Gift of Peace: Believe it. Receive it.

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions Luke 24:36-53 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled,…

  • The Heart-Changing Power of the Gospel

    The Heart-Changing Power of the Gospel

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions Luke 24:36-53 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled,…

  • The Power of God’s Word: Fulfilled in Christ

    The Power of God’s Word: Fulfilled in Christ

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions Luke 24:36-53 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled,…