She Was Listening with Her Heart

Meditation on Acts 16:9-15 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford May 25, 2025 Last weekend was a whirlwind of activities, beginning with a long travel day on Friday to Austin, TX, due to weather-related delays. Jim and I finally arrived at our hotel at 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time Saturday. Later that day,Continue reading “She Was Listening with Her Heart”

“Tabitha, get up!”

Meditation on Acts 9:36-42 Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Mother’s Day May 11, 2025                                                   I received the best Mother’s Day present this week! My husband bought me a pitchfork. To be clear, it wasn’t specifically a Mother’s Day present. But I am really excited about it. I’ve always wantedContinue reading ““Tabitha, get up!””

Casting on the Right Side

Meditation on John 21:1–19 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Rev. Karen Crawford May 4, 2025 Art by Stushie, used with permission. Listen to the devotion here: Memories are a funny thing, aren’t they? They come in flashes, when we are least expecting them.      That happened to me yesterday at the presbytery meeting inContinue reading “Casting on the Right Side”

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