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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  • Follow the Word: The Journey From Guilt to Grace

    Follow the Word: The Journey From Guilt to Grace

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. These devotions are part of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas.This year we are reading through the Scriptures together, listening for how God speaks through his Word day by day. I hope you will join me…

  • Follow the Word: Embracing Tears in Faith

    Follow the Word: Embracing Tears in Faith

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. These devotions are part of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas.This year we are reading through the Scriptures together, listening for how God speaks through his Word day by day. I hope you will join me…

  • Follow the Word: Here Comes that Dreamer!

    Follow the Word: Here Comes that Dreamer!

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. These devotions are part of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas.This year we are reading through the Scriptures together, listening for how God speaks through his Word day by day. I hope you will join me…

  • Follow the Word: The Question That Leads to the Cross

    Follow the Word: The Question That Leads to the Cross

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. These devotions are part of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas.This year we are reading through the Scriptures together, listening for how God speaks through his Word day by day. I hope you will join me…

  • Follow the Word: Clinging to the Blessing of God

    Follow the Word: Clinging to the Blessing of God

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. These devotions are part of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas.This year we are reading through the Scriptures together, listening for how God speaks through his Word day by day. I hope you will join me…

  • Follow the Word: The True Stairway to Heaven

    Follow the Word: The True Stairway to Heaven

    These devotions are part of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas.This year we are reading through the Scriptures together, listening for how God speaks through his Word day by day. I hope you will join me on this journey. Today’s readings are Genesis 28-30; Psalm 34.…

  • Follow the Word: Sibling Rivalry

    Follow the Word: Sibling Rivalry

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. These devotions are part of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas.This year we are reading through the Scriptures together, listening for how God speaks through his Word day by day. I hope you will join me…

  • Follow the Word: Forgiveness, Life, and Salvation

    Follow the Word: Forgiveness, Life, and Salvation

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Pardon this departure from my normal Sunday practice of posting Psalms for praying on the Lord’s Day. I noticed that Psalm 32 is part of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas appointed for today. So I…

  • Follow the Word: God’s Promises are No Laughing Matter

    Follow the Word: God’s Promises are No Laughing Matter

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. These reflections grow out of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas. This year we are reading through the Scriptures together, listening for how God speaks through his Word day by day. I hope you will join…

  • Follow the Word: Melchizedek – Priest and King

    Follow the Word: Melchizedek – Priest and King

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. These reflections grow out of the Follow the Word Bible reading program at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas. This year we are reading through the Scriptures together, listening for how God speaks through his Word day by day. I hope you will join…