Meditation on Luke 2:1-20 (KJV) Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Dec. 24, 2025 When I was growing up, I always enjoyed setting up my mother’s porcelain nativity scene or creche, as she called it. I carefully unwrapped each figure from its protective tissue— Mary and Joseph, the Baby, the wise men,Continue reading “The Message of Christmas”
Monthly Archives: December 2025
And a Little Child Shall Lead Them
Meditation on Isaiah 11:1-10 Second Sunday of Advent Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Dec. 7, 2025 What did you picture in your mind as I read this familiar passage? Did anyone see the tree stump sprouting? A lion, ox, asp, adder, lamb, cow, wolf, and bear? Did any of you seeContinue reading “And a Little Child Shall Lead Them”
Keep Awake
Meditation on Matthew 24:36-44 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown First Sunday of Advent Pastor Karen Crawford Nov. 30, 2025 Jim and I recently returned from a trip to Ireland. Many times, over the years, I had heard him talk about his Irish relatives and the farm where his mother had grown up. Both of Jim’sContinue reading “Keep Awake”
Sharing God's Love and Grace 