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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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  • Divine Appointments

    Divine Appointments

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Acts 28:1-16  After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. 2 The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. 3 When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and…

  • Conclusions

    Conclusions

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Acts 28:1-16  After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. 2 The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. 3 When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and…

  • Today’s Psalm for October 27, 2024 Reformation Sunday

    In 1517 Martin Luther challenged the practices and doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly the sale of indulgences and the authority of the Pope. Luther’s “95 Theses” sparked widespread debate and led to his excommunication, pushing him to advocate for a return to the true teachings of Scripture. Central to the Reformation were principles…

  • And so it was…

    And so it was…

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Acts 27:27-44  When the fourteenth night had come, as we were being driven across the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors suspected that they were nearing land. 28 So they took a sounding and found twenty fathoms. A little farther on they took a sounding again and…

  • Desperation as Faith in Disguise

    Desperation as Faith in Disguise

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Acts 27:27-44  When the fourteenth night had come, as we were being driven across the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors suspected that they were nearing land. 28 So they took a sounding and found twenty fathoms. A little farther on they took a sounding again and…

  • The Importance of Physical and Spiritual Health

    The Importance of Physical and Spiritual Health

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Acts 27:27-44  When the fourteenth night had come, as we were being driven across the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors suspected that they were nearing land. 28 So they took a sounding and found twenty fathoms. A little farther on they took a sounding again and…

  • Turn Around & Live

    Turn Around & Live

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Acts 27:27-44  When the fourteenth night had come, as we were being driven across the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors suspected that they were nearing land. 28 So they took a sounding and found twenty fathoms. A little farther on they took a sounding again and…

  • You gotta stay in the boat!

    You gotta stay in the boat!

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Acts 27:27-44  When the fourteenth night had come, as we were being driven across the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors suspected that they were nearing land. 28 So they took a sounding and found twenty fathoms. A little farther on they took a sounding again and…

  • Today’s Psalms for October 20, 2024

    Please pray these Psalms with me today, on this Lord’s Day Psalm 20:1-7 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble!     May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary     and give you support from Zion! 3 May he remember all your offerings     and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah 4 May he grant…

  • “Do not be afraid…God has…”

    “Do not be afraid…God has…”

    Click here for an audio version of this blog post. Acts 27:13-26  Now when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to the shore. 14 But soon a tempestuous wind, called the northeaster, struck down from the land. 15 And when the ship was caught and could…