I Am the Resurrection and the Life

Meditation on John 11:17-27 In Memory of Marge Duddleston Nov. 12, 1943 – November 20, 2025 Nov. 24, 2025 Marge loved the feeling of the sun on her face. She looked for any window with sun. She liked a warm bath. She loved the beach. Her outfits always matched. She liked sparkles and fuzzy blanketsContinue reading “I Am the Resurrection and the Life”

For you will be his witness to all the world

Meditation on Acts 22:1-16 Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Nov. 9, 2025 (Baptism of Saylor Marie Schulz) Today, as we baptize little Saylor, we share more stories of the leaders of the Church, beginning with the dramatic conversion of Paul and his need to be baptized, like Saylor, as heContinue reading “For you will be his witness to all the world”

“Zacchaeus, Hurry and Come Down”

Meditation on Luke 19:1-10 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Nov. 2, 2025 All Saints Sunday “Call me Sis,” said Julia Beckman, when I first met her. “My friends call me Sis.” So, we were to be friends, from the first moment, though I was also her pastor. Sis was aContinue reading ““Zacchaeus, Hurry and Come Down””

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