Monthly Archives: October 2023

Meditation on John 8:31–36 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Pastor Karen Crawford Reformation Sunday: Oct. 29, 2023 A few days ago, I took the right hands of my son, James, and his bride, Andrea, and prayed over the rings they would place on each other’s fingers. I began to speak the words that James andContinue reading “Free, Indeed!”

Meditation on Philippians 4:1–9 (Pastor) First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Oct. 15, 2023 My son, Jacob, reached out to me by text message yesterday. “Hey, Mom. Can I call?” Jacob moved to Colorado over Memorial Day Weekend. He had been living with us and going to college. Since then, he hasContinue reading “Think About These Things”

Meditation on Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 19-20 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Pastor Karen Crawford Oct. 8, 2023 I don’t know how old I was when I first heard about the 10 commandments. Did we learn about them in Sunday School? Maybe it was Vacation Bible School. When was the first time you heard about theContinue reading “Love 101”

Meditation on Exodus 17:1-7 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown World Communion Sunday Pastor Karen Crawford Oct. 1, 2023 Our presbytery gathered for worship and a meeting yesterday at Grace Presbyterian Church in Selden. The church building was small. It needed some paint. The yard was a bit overgrown. It was pouring rain, and I wasContinue reading “Give Us Water!”