Meditation on 1 Timothy 6:6–19 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 28, 2025 I pulled out Eugene Petersen’s paraphrase, The Message, for the reading of Paul’s first letter to Timothy today. On this day when we celebrate Christ’s claiming little James Lawrence in the waters of Baptism, and theContinue reading “Run for Your Life!”
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Pray for Everyone
Meditation on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 21, 2025 How many of you have ever ridden in a sailboat? How many of you have rowed a boat? It’s a lot of work to row a boat, isn’t it? Which would you rather do? Sail or row? Continue reading “Pray for Everyone”
Lost and Found
Meditation on Luke 15:1-10 Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Sept. 14, 2025 Our young disciples are back in worship! Isn’t it fabulous?? Someone texted me yesterday, “Rally Day. All your special young disciples will return. I’m sure you are excited, and we will have more stories!” Rally Day means notContinue reading “Lost and Found”
“O Great God”
Meditation in Memory of Harriet McMahon November 16,1942 – July 23, 2025 The Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Smithtown Cemetery Sept. 12, 2025 Not long after I began serving our flock, Harriet’s family contacted the church. They were emptying out the home in Saint James where Harriet had lived for many years with her husband,Continue reading ““O Great God””
Being Made Useful to the Lord
Meditation on Philemon First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 7, 2025 My mom and I just returned from our cruise, traveling from Norway to The Netherlands. It was amazing at times, especially when we were in the little village of Flam, and we had breathtaking views of the fjords. WeContinue reading “Being Made Useful to the Lord”
Sharing God's Love and Grace 