Stanford Searl

A poem and a brief essay concerning love and corrupt worldly powers

Review of Margery Post Abbott's Backhouse Lecture, "Everyday Prophets," along with personal reflections on what this concept means in the author's own faith community.

A short New Year’s Day reflection on fellowship and companionship as a spiritual path, which is a rare gift within the U.S. culture of competition and individualism.

A series of deeply centered meetings for worship leaves the author puzzling over his inability to remember what had been said, leading to further reflections.