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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  • Solitude and Prayer

    Solitude and Prayer

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions. Luke 10:38-11:13 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his…

  • When Questions Arise

    When Questions Arise

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions. Luke 10:25-37 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law?…

  • Real Disciples

    Real Disciples

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions. Luke 9:43b-10:24 But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples, 44 “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of…

  • Who is this man?

    Who is this man?

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions. Luke 9:18-43 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah,…

  • Today’s Psalms for March 23, 2025

    Please pray these Psalms with me today, 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…

  • Getting Carried Away

    Getting Carried Away

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions. Luke 8:1-21 Soon afterward Jesus went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of…

  • What does it mean to go in peace?

    What does it mean to go in peace?

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions. Luke 7:11-50 11 Soon afterward Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. 12 As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who…

  • Grist. Grace. Faith. Authority. A powerful combination.

    Grist. Grace. Faith. Authority. A powerful combination.

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions. Luke 7:1-10 After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued…

  • Building a Strong Foundation in Faith

    Building a Strong Foundation in Faith

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions. Luke 6:43-49 “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, 44 for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are…

  • No Judgement Zones

    No Judgement Zones

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast I am using St. John’s Luke Lent Reading Plan for these devotions. Luke 6:37-42 “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down,…