June 2026 – Sharing God's Love and Grace

Should We Continue in Sin?

Meditation on Romans 5:8 – 6:11 Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY June 21, 2026 Tom Michell was taking a walk by the sea, on holiday at Punte Del Este in Uruguay, when he saw the penguins washed up on the sand. It was a dreadful sight, he says in hisContinue reading “Should We Continue in Sin?”

The Harvest Is Plentiful

Meditation on Matthew 9:35–10:8 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford June 14, 2026 A 4-year-old boy in a wheelchair handed me a thank you note last Sunday. His nana had written the words, “Thank you” and “Love, Grayson.” The boy had provided a rainbow of colors with orange, green, purple, and yellowContinue reading “The Harvest Is Plentiful”

The Power of Music

Meditation on Acts 16:16-34 Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Music Ministry Appreciation Sunday June 7, 2026 Who here likes to sing and make music for the Lord? Music has always been important to me—all my life. And I cannot imagine worship without singing and instrumental music! It just wouldn’t be theContinue reading “The Power of Music”

I Am with You Always

Meditation on Matthew 28:16–20 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Trinity Sunday May 31, 2026 Any basketball fans here? Jim and I were watching the San Antonio Spurs play Oklahoma City Thunder last Sunday night. It was game 4 in the Western Conference Finals. He wanted the Spurs to win, but heContinue reading “I Am with You Always”