David Sandel

Monday, May 8, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Sitting outside at Honest Mary’s Andi’s friend from the Netherlands did not bring her winter coat on her holiday in Austin. She had to dig in her closet for summer clothes, and here we all were sitting in the breezy spring...

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) In that space between Beloved, come to him and, like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, a holy priesthood. When we go on vacation we plan and then let go of our plans. We...

Saturday May 6, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Riders up! On the following sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. Margaret and I spent awhile yesterday shopping on Amazon for hats. The Kentucky Derby runs again today, 149 consecutive years since 1875. We...

Friday, May 5, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Jim Valvano, Peter Marty and Paul of Tarsus Paul spoke to the synagogue in Antioch, wondering what would happen this time. To us this word of salvation has been sent! What God promised our fathers he has brought to fulfillment for...

Thursday, May 4, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) What kind of king is this? Paul pulled no punches before the synagogue officials of Antioch. My brothers, if one of you has a word of exhortation for the people, please speak. Paul got up and spoke: “God, according to his...

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Waiting on the wings Last of all, as to one born abnormally, he appeared to me. I will be waiting awhile before a decision is made about any heart surgery for me. Dr. Liu,...

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Long days in the desert Those who had been scattered by the persecution that arose because of Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch. Of course Paul and Silas,...

Monday, May 1, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Fortress of unity, clothed in springtime green I am the good shepherd, and I know mine, and mine know me, and I will lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep not of this fold, and these...