Meditation on Philippians 4 and John 14 In Memory of Harold Stanley Scott April 10, 1934 – January 12, 2026 Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY January 24, 2026 He was working a part time job, guarding the ice at Belmont Lake State Park, making sure the kids didn’t go onContinue reading “Full of Joy in the Lord”
Monthly Archives: January 2026
You Are There
Meditation on Psalm 139 and John 14, selected verses In memory of Margaret Murray Cowie January 22, 1921 – January 17, 2026 Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Jan. 20, 2026 Margaret Murray was born on Jan. 22, 1921! Many people, upon meeting her, were surprised to learn her age. I guessContinue reading “You Are There”
He Brought Simon to Jesus
Meditation on John 1:29-42 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford January 18, 2026 If I were to choose a theme for our ministry together this year, I would want it to be a year of slowing down. Would any of you be OK with that theme? Lately, I have had the feelingContinue reading “He Brought Simon to Jesus”
You Are My Beloved
Meditation on Matthew 3:13-17 Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Baptism of Our Lord Jan. 11, 2026 I have always been an admirer of Dolly Parton. Any Dolly Parton fans in here? What songs do you like? I like “Here You Come Again,” “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “Coat of Many Colors,”Continue reading “You Are My Beloved”
Emmanuel: The God Who Wants to Be with Us
Meditation on John 1:1-18 Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Jan. 4, 2026 Dr. Dixon Chibanda’s greatest failure was the catalyst that drove him to change his whole approach to treating people struggling with depression. He was working as a psychiatrist in 2005 in Zimbabwe when one of his patients—Erica—took herContinue reading “Emmanuel: The God Who Wants to Be with Us”
Sharing God's Love and Grace 