David Bahn - Reflections

The One whose eye is on the sparrow has a heart for lost and hurting people. He sees. And he saves.

Sin causes great and grave harm. But God is not prompted by sin. He conquered it.

Faithlessness always leads to sin of one kind or another. And sin begets sin. Repent! Believe! Bring forth the fruit of repentance!

A child. A resentful mother and angry mistress. The father of faith stumbling. Thank God for the Savior who would one day be born!

Who are your neighbors? Your friends? Your co-workers? Did you choose them...really?!? Perhaps you can consider the providential work of God as you reflect on your vocation and your location.

Abram is in a deep sleep. Then comes a strange vision. God is making a promise. God is good at that ... and at keeping the promises he makes!

Redemption is costly, brutal, and difficult. But it ends in the glorious resurrection and ultimate deliverance of all who believe in Jesus.

How long are you willing to wait for God's promises to be fulfilled? However long, the wait will be worth it.

We may not understand God's ways, but we can be certain of his good will and love for us. No matter what he calls us to do!

Faith does more than just believe. It is a relationship of trust in God and his goodness and promises. 

A heart settled on God's goodness, trusting in his promises, and desiring his blessing will find rest and a landing place. We all struggle at one time or another with whether God's ways are truly good. We sometimes doubt that we can be satisfied with God's promises. We too often look for ways to fill our hearts with the peace that only God gives. But God calls us back to himself again and again. H...

Faith justifies. Faith inspired obedience and sacrifice. Faith looks not to itself, but to God. 

Is faith something we gin up by our internal musings, or something that recognizes God’s goodness, faithfulness, righteousness and grace? Hint: It’s the latter!

Can you trust God with the desires of your heart? Do you believe he will listen?

Are you one who cares about people in need? This is the way of the kingdom of God: Caring for others, opening your heart to them, and doing what you can to help those in need.

What comes of the lives of those who have been rescued? What of your life? 

The one who escapes Satan's grip is a key to rescuing others. 

Bad things do happen. But they can serve as a reminder of our fallen world and a call to lean into God's goodness...all the time.

Is money your god? Or is money something you recognize as God's gift for doing good?

God's promises are worth a careful look. Keeping them in view will help you navigate the here and now. 

God's faithfulness, grace, and generosity are good reason for our Remembering, Recounting, and Deeply-Thankful Regard

How do you choose when the opportunities are before you? Does the allure of glitz and glamor distract you? Is there a better choice to make?

What does it take to honor God and live fully to his glory? Abram's life gives us some clues. 

A riddle: What is greater than God, More evil than the devil, The poor have it, The rich need it, And if you eat it, you'll die? Hint..."Nothing" is greater than God.

There's plenty of blame to go around these days. What a refreshing experience it is when someone takes responsibility for his own actions!