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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  • Have you no shame?!?

    Daniel 9:7 (NIV) Lord, you are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame. Matthew 21:28–29 A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, “Son, go and work in the vineyard today.” He answered, “I will not;” but later he changed his mind and went. Our recent Easter Cardboard Testimony video…

  • Better than “Me!”

    Psalm 57:1 In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by.  John 20:19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace…

  • Calling on the Name of the Lord

    Psalm 80:18 Give us life, and we will call on your name. 2 Timothy 1:10 Christ Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.     These verses come to my email inbox, thanks to the Moravians. They hit the nail on the head: God has given us life – incredible,…

  • Unlike Any Other

    Luke 23:34 Jesus said,“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:42-43 And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” John 19:26-27 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple…

  • A World-Standing-Still-Moment

    1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the…

  • Is Jesus Where He Belongs?

    Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that…

  • Bragging Rights

    1 Corinthians 1:30-31 And because of [God] you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” As I become more mature I want more and more to be thought of as wise. Part…

  • The Power of a Word Well-Spoken

    Isaiah 55:10–11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth.  Mark 4:20 (NASB) Christ said,…

  • Eagles’ Wings & Guarded Hearts

    Deuteronomy 32:11 (NASB) Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that hovers over its young, the Lord spread his wings and caught his people, he carried them on his pinions. Philippians 4:7 The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. It’s one thing to…

  • Like a Good Neighbor Jesus’ Followers…

    Proverbs 3:29 Do not plan harm against your neighbor who lives trustingly beside you. Galatians 6:10 (NIV) As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people. We recently moved to a new house and have had the opportunity to meet some very kind neighbors. Most of them have very busy lives – as…