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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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  • Psalm 97: Worship the Lord your God and serve him alone

    Psalm 97: Worship the Lord your God and serve him alone

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast Psalm 97 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;     let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;     righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him     and burns up his adversaries all around. 4 His lightnings light up the world;     the earth…

  • Psalm 97: Who’s happy now?

    Psalm 97: Who’s happy now?

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast Psalm 97 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;     let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;     righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him     and burns up his adversaries all around. 4 His lightnings light up the world;     the earth…

  • Psalm 97: “Everybody out of the van!”

    Psalm 97: “Everybody out of the van!”

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast Psalm 97 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;     let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;     righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him     and burns up his adversaries all around. 4 His lightnings light up the world;     the earth…

  • Psalm 97: “This isn’t that.”

    Psalm 97: “This isn’t that.”

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast Psalm 97 The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;     let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;     righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him     and burns up his adversaries all around. 4 His lightnings light up the world;     the earth…

  • Psalm 97: “Who’s in charge here?”

    Psalm 97: “Who’s in charge here?”

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast Psalm 97 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;    let the many coastlands be glad!2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;    righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.3 Fire goes before him    and burns up his adversaries all around.4 His lightnings light up the world;    the earth sees and trembles.5 The mountains melt like wax before…

  • Today’s Psalms for March 2, 2025

    Please pray these Psalms with me today, on this Lord’s Day [At the word, selah, pause and reflect on the previous verse(s).] Psalm 2 Why do the nations rage     and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves,     and the rulers take counsel together,     against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us burst their bonds…

  • Psalm 100: “Come on in!”

    Psalm 100: “Come on in!”

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2     Serve the LORD with gladness!     Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the LORD, he is God!     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his people, and the…

  • Psalm 100: The LORD is God

    Psalm 100: The LORD is God

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2     Serve the LORD with gladness!     Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the LORD, he is God!     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his people, and the…

  • Psalm 100: God is Good

    Psalm 100: God is Good

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2     Serve the LORD with gladness!     Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the LORD, he is God!     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his people, and the…

  • Psalm 100: Serve the Lord With Gladness

    Psalm 100: Serve the Lord With Gladness

    Click here for an audio version of this podcast Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2     Serve the LORD with gladness!     Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the LORD, he is God!     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his people, and the…