David Sandel

Friday, December 22, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Incarnation for all of us My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. Christmas has been rearing up like an impatient reindeer, ready to streak across the skies following that amazing angel Gabriel, singing...

Thursday, December 21, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) And in the dark streets shineth Margaret walked a 20 minute circle around the 360 Balance Office Complex with Kendall, her vestibular physical therapist. After just three sessions, Margaret now walks without losing her balance. Her therapist told her, “Now you...

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Lights and sounds, all around I thought I was thinking, but it was actually prayer. I thought I was stewing in my feelings, but it was actually prayer. I thought I was dreaming, but it was actually prayer. I thought I...

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Samson’s strong shoulders An angel appeared to Manoah’s wife. “You will conceive and bear a son, and he is to be consecrated to God from the womb until the day of his death. It is he who will begin the deliverance...

Third Sunday of Advent,  December 17, 2023 Chris Sandel’s 43rd birthday (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Praying for Chris on his birthday I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord! And on Chris’ birthday I wonder when that was him...

Saturday, December 16, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Catch on fire, catch the wave In those days, like a fire appeared the prophet Elijah whose words were as a flaming furnace. By the Lord’s word he shut up the heavens and three times brought down fire. Time after time...

Friday, December 15, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Living in borrowed time I teach you what is for your good and lead you on the way you should go. Yesterday and today we’ll be leaving Urbana and returning first to Lincoln, then to Springfield, then to Austin. Back to...

Thursday, December 14, 2023 Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Living the angel life I am the Lord, your God, who grasps your right hand. It is I who say to you, “Fear not, for I will help...

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Al and Dave make Chris a box of blocks They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they will mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary,...