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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  • Patriotism, Evil Plans, and God’s Protection

    Psalm 7:1 O Lord my God, in you I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers, and deliver me. Matthew 5:11 (NIV) Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. The concerns have been raised this Fourth of July about possible…

  • Seatwater, Bilgewater, and True Refreshment

    Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you. Revelation 21:6 Christ says, “To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.” The dangers of drinking seawater in an attempt to quench your thirst are well documented. Bottom line,…

  • Safe Room

    Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding-place and my shield; I hope in your word. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 The Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Some are basic and for purposes of protection from dangerous weather. Others are very high tech and well-appointed to protect from thieves, terrorists,…

  • A message of hope in troubled times

    Deuteronomy 23:5 The Lord your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the Lord your God loved you. John 12:47 Christ says, “I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.” The thief, Jesus tells us, steals, kills, and destroys. That’s his intent. But God is committed to our…

  • A Biblical Perspective on the Charleston Shootings

    This article was recently shared by the President of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, Matthew Harrison. It is thoughtful and well written; worthy of your consideration… Another brutal and senseless killing spree by a crazed gunman, motivated by racial hatred, sends our thoughts swirling between despair and numbness. Why were these nine Christians martyred…

  • No Other Gospel

    Galatians 1:6-10 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel…

  • Deliver us from…

    Galatians 1:1-5 Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for…

  • Mother’s Day – A Litany

    We came across this (now slightly edited) version of a Mother’s Day prayer. Written by a non-mom, it speaks volumes about how easy it is to overlook the various kinds of women who were in worship today. The full article may be found here. We pray that all women would be blessed by at least…

  • A Sincere Thanks and Glory to God

    Ephesians 1:15-23 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you,remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit[f] of…

  • Footsteps of Paul Book

    At long last (nearly 3 months after our trip) the book is ready. The price reflects Blurb’s cost; there is no markup. This is simply a labor of love. The link to the book on the Blurb website: Footsteps of Paul Tour  by David L Bahn