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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 November 30, 2025

    Please pray these Psalms with me on this Lord’s Day  Psalm 30 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up     and have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,     and you have healed me. 3 O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;     you restored…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 208 – Do Not Be Deceived

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 208 – Do Not Be Deceived

    Today’s readings are 2 Corinthians 11; Genesis 3; Ecclesiastes 10. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these blog posts.…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 207 – Boasting in the Lord & Thanking God

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 207 – Boasting in the Lord & Thanking God

    Today’s readings are 2 Corinthians 10; Jeremiah 9; 1 Chronicles 12; 14. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 206 – Generosity Leads to Thanksgiving

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 206 – Generosity Leads to Thanksgiving

    Today’s readings are 2 Corinthians 9; Psalm 112; Nehemiah 5. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these blog posts.…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 205 – The Privilege of Giving

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 205 – The Privilege of Giving

    Today’s readings are 2 Corinthians 8; Exodus 16; Ezra 2. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these blog posts.…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 204 – Godly Sorrow Leads to Life

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 204 – Godly Sorrow Leads to Life

    Today’s readings are 2 Corinthians 7; 2 Chronicles 33; Ecclesiastes 4. I’ll be away for the next few weeks. I will, however, attempt to post a link to the readings for the 49 Week Bible Challenge so you can follow the plan easily. During this time there will be no audio versions of these blog…

  • Today’s Psalms for November 23, 2025

    Please pray these Psalms with me on this Lord’s Day  Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2     He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3     He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness     for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,     I will fear no…

  • Controlled, Compelled, Constrained by Christ’s Love

    Controlled, Compelled, Constrained by Christ’s Love

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. I’m using the 49 Week Bible Challenge for these blog posts. I encourage you to join me in this discipline. Today’s readings are 2 Corinthians 5; 2 Chronicles 32; Ecclesiastes 1; Isaiah 27. 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 200 – The Truth We Need Not Hide

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 200 – The Truth We Need Not Hide

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. I’m using the 49 Week Bible Challenge for these blog posts. I encourage you to join me in this discipline. Today’s readings are 2 Corinthians 4; Psalm 30; 37; 116. 2 Corinthians 4:1-10 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2 But we…

  • 49 Week Bible Challenge Day 199 – Wool Cloaks, Mildew Checks, and the Freedom of the Spirit

    49 Week Bible Challenge Day 199 – Wool Cloaks, Mildew Checks, and the Freedom of the Spirit

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. I’m using the 49 Week Bible Challenge for these blog posts. I encourage you to join me in this discipline. Today’s readings are 2 Corinthians 3; Exodus 31; 34; Proverbs 7. 2 Corinthians 3:4-18 Many years ago – before I went to seminary – I…