Meditation on Genesis 45:1-15 Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Palm Sunday: March 29, 2026 I listened to part of a podcast yesterday featuring Orlando pastors Jim Davis and Michael Graham. They are authors of The Great Dechurching, Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring ThemContinue reading “The Big Reveal”
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Joseph’s Brothers, Again
Meditation on Genesis 42:1-17 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown The Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Fifth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2026 My youngest son, James, had a birthday yesterday. He turned 33! He is married to Andrea, and they live in North Mankato, Minnesota. I think of my children every day. And I miss themContinue reading “Joseph’s Brothers, Again”
Joseph’s Rise to Power
Meditation on Genesis 40-41, selected passages Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown March 15, 2026 Are any of you dreamers? Do you remember your dreams when you wake up? I have had some vivid dreams in my life. I wouldn’t say that my dreams are a divine gift—or that I alwaysContinue reading “Joseph’s Rise to Power”
Falsely Accused
Meditation on Genesis 39 Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown March 8, 2026 I have been thinking about struggle lately. And the role of struggle in our lives and in our journeys of faith. It’s hard enough when we are amidst our personal struggles, but it can be even harder, at times,Continue reading “Falsely Accused”
In the Pit
Meditation on Genesis 37:12-36 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Second Sunday in Lent March 1, 2026 Who came to our women’s retreat here at the church yesterday? It was so nice, wasn’t it? Many thanks to the team of women who made it happen! And some of the men who helpedContinue reading “In the Pit”
Sharing God's Love and Grace 