Doris Culverhouse Poet Narrative

Do You Know Lydia?

Lydia could be any lady, mother we know
She had a business of selling purple
Made money for her family yet
Was generous to other believers and friends
if they needed somewhere to stay she opened her home to them.

She cooked meals, cleaned and listened to the disciples
learned all she could of God's plans and words
Lydia was rewarded by being able to share in 
Paul and Silas' miracle of being released from prison by the hand of God.

The guards were converted to believers due to the earthquake that loosed the chains of 
Paul and Silas, yet they did not escape the jail. Which would cause the guards to be 
executed. Yet the guard and his whole family was converted to believers through this 
incidence.  Paul and Silas were released of any charges at this time.

Do you believe God is in control?  I do!!
From Acts chapter 16 of the KJV

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Sara Kendrick January 1, 2010 at 3:30 PM You told the story well. Great job. Keep the creative pen flowing. Mom

Doris Culverhouse January 1, 2010 at 1:42 PM God is in control, we don't know his plans all the time. We should leave a heritage for our children and plan for hard times. Only a fool would not plan for hard times. my beliefs! you are welcome to yours!!

John Loving Iii December 31, 2009 at 6:15 PM just like stories in the bible i have my own stories. lots of them on how God did things. but also the stories about chastisment that i dreaded. my journey through Gods wilderness is what im on but in the end. i know where i'll be, john

Andrea Dietrich December 31, 2009 at 5:10 PM Hey, thanks for this. I had forgotten this woman's' name from the Bible story. Now I know the famous name associated with my youngest grandbaby's name!! Luv, andrea