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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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  • Jesus Appears to his Disciples at the Sea of Galilee

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast John 21:1-14 After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We…

  • Today’s Psalms for April 30, 2023

    Join me in praying these psalms on this Lord’s Day Psalm 30:3-5 Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,     and give thanks to his holy name. 5 For his anger is but for a moment,     and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night,     but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 60:11-12 Oh, grant us…

  • Jesus Appears to His Disciples: Four Questions

    I will be unable to post for the next two weeks. But I have something for me and you to consider. Here are 12 of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances. Four questions in regard to each of these appearances: Why did he appear at this time to these people? What was the impact in their lives? What…

  • Psalm 118: Why rejoice today?

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 118:1-4, 19-24, 29 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;     for his steadfast love endures forever! 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,     that I may enter through them     and give thanks to the Lord. 20 This is the gate of the Lord;     the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank…

  • Psalm 118: Who did this?

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 118:1-4, 19-24, 29 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;     for his steadfast love endures forever! 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,     that I may enter through them     and give thanks to the Lord. 20 This is the gate of the Lord;     the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank…

  • Psalm 118: Rejected Stones & Chief of the Corner

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 118:1-4, 19-24, 29 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;     for his steadfast love endures forever! 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,     that I may enter through them     and give thanks to the Lord. 20 This is the gate of the Lord;     the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank…

  • Psalm 118: The Gates Are Open

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 118:1-4, 19-24, 29 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;     for his steadfast love endures forever! 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,     that I may enter through them     and give thanks to the Lord. 20 This is the gate of the Lord;     the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank…

  • Psalm 118: Still Celebrating

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 118:1-4, 19-24, 29 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;     for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Let Israel say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the Lord say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 19 Open to me the…

  • Today’s Psalms for April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday

    Mark 16:1-7 Saturday evening, when the Sabbath ended, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went out and purchased burial spices so they could anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on Sunday morning, just at sunrise, they went to the tomb. 3 On the way they were asking each other, “Who will roll away the stone for us…

  • Psalm 118: Good Friday – God’s Steadfast Love on Public Display

    David Bahn-Reflections Podcast Psalm 118:10-13, 25, 27-30 All nations surrounded me;     in the name of the Lord I cut them off! 11 They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side;     in the name of the Lord I cut them off! 12 They surrounded me like bees;     they went out like a fire among thorns;     in the name of the Lord I cut them off!…