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No One Like Him

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.

The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. -John 1:1-14

I have been reading in the book of John recently and have been encouraged to share about who Jesus is! I love talking about my faith and sharing with others what it is that I live for and do my best to give glory to each and every day. Friends, Jesus is God and there is no one like Him! Everything in the world was made by Jesus. He is the Creator God, who made the heavens and the earth and everything in them. Jesus is not merely alive, but carries within Him Life itself. He gives life and light to all things.

God loves us and has a plan for each one of us. He sent His only Son so that we could know God and spend eternity with Him. Our human condition, however, is that we all are sinners and separated from God, so we cannot know God.

God sent Jesus to walk among us and then die on the cross for our sin. Jesus paid the price of our sin so that we can be in relationship with God. It truly is the ultimate sacrifice. Jesus says, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Our response to God is to individually receive Jesus know Him personally and experience His love and plan for our life.

In His words and His deeds, and in His death and resurrection, Jesus gives proof that He is God Almighty. His praise should continually be on our lips. As we praise Him before lost men and women, they too can come to know His goodness and be adopted into His family, to the praise of His glorious grace.

Become a FAN!

Become a Fan of CrochetedAccessories! I started a business making crocheted things- mostly flowers. They are very sweet. If you have a Facebook account I would love the support! I also have a web page on Etsy.com. There you will find (to purchase) handmade crocheted flowers and accessories to wear in your hair, on your hand, or do whatever you want with to add a little something to your outfit. These simple but delicate flowers could be sold at outfitters like Forever 21 and Anthropology. Purchase one to add to your wardrobe! They make lovely gifts as well! (Spread the word!) Thank you!

The Bridge

There was once a bridge which spanned a large river. During most of the day the bridge sat with its length running up and down the river parallel with the banks, allowing ships to pass thru freely on both sides of the bridge. But at certain times each day, a train would come along and the bridge would be turned sideways across the river, allowing the train to cross.

A switchman sat in a small shack on one side of the river where he operated the controls to turn the bridge and lock it into place for the trains to cross. One evening the switchman was waiting for the last train of the day to come, when thru the dimming twilight he caught sight of the train lights.

He stepped to the controls and when the train was within a prescribed distance, he turned the bridge into position. Although to his astonishment, he found the locking control was not working. If the bridge was not locked in position it would wobble back and forth at the ends and cause the train to jump the track and go crashing into the river. And this would be a passenger train with many people aboard.

He left the bridge turned across the river, and hurried across the bridge to the other side of the river where there was a control lever which he could operate manually to lock the bridge in place. He would have to hold the lever back firmly as the train crossed.

He could hear the rumble of the train, and he took hold of the lever and leaned backward to apply his weight to it, locking the bridge. He kept applying the pressure to keep the mechanism locked. Many lives depended on this man’s strength. Then, from the direction of his control shack across the bridge, he heard a sound that made his blood run cold. “Daddy, where are you?” His four-year-old son was crossing the bridge to look for him.

His first impulse was to cry out to the child, ” Run! Run!” But the train was too close; the tiny legs would never make it across the bridge in time. In the same instant, he almost left the lever to run and snatch up his son and carry him to safety. But he realized that he could not get back to the lever in time for the train to pass safely. Either the people on the train or his little son would have to die. It took a moment to make his decision.

The train sped safely and swiftly on its way. No one on board was even aware of the tiny broken body thrown mercilessly into the river by the onrushing train. Nor were they aware of the pitiful figure of the sobbing man, still clinging tightly to the locking lever long after the train had passed. Neither did they see him walking home more slowly than he had ever walked before, to tell his wife how they had lost their son.

As we comprehend what this experience must have meant to this man and how it affected him, we begin to realize what our Father in Heaven must have had to endure when He sacrificed His Son (the most innocent man ever) – to bridge the gap between us and eternal life. Can there be any wonder that He caused the earth to tremble and the skies to darken when His Son was crucified? And how it must affect Him when we speed along thru life with little thought or appreciation for their sacrifice.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. -John 3:16

#21: Learn how to play the guitar

I am finally learning how to play the guitar. It is something that I have always wanted to learn. My friend Katy is letting me learn on her guitar and she is teaching me a little. I have had a few people offer to teach me things, for which I am so thankful! Well, look for my multi platinum album hitting the shelves early this spring and hot music video on CMT in February! Haha!

I am a COMMERCIAL star!

I made it on a commercial for BGSU! Really exciting! They shot it at the beginning of last semester. Now, I am not on very long, but at the 18 second mark you can see me and my friends at a table in the Union. I am wearing a brown shirt! Check it out! YEAH!

A Sweet Start to the Semester

Part of my job as a RA is to put on programs for my residents to give them things to do and get out of their rooms as well as meet other girls on the floor. Last night I had a cookie decorating program!  I made the cookies over break that I cut out into different shapes. I had different color icing and sprinkles that the girls could all use. They loved it! My girls had fun making the cookie men that I cut out into themselves and other residents. So fun! The BG News (our campus newspaper) came and took pictures and today there is a whole page spread of me and my girls from the program last night! I was so excited! …YAY!

Now on Etsy.com

Hey all! I am selling my sweet little flowers on Etsy.com! Go there to purchase my hand crafted flower accessories… more coming soon! (side note: Personal orders can be made by contacting me through Etsy or emailing me at kaleighwindle17@gmail.com —Thanks!)

Colors available for personal orders and that will be featured on Etsy (Red, Cream, Navy, Burgundy, Rose, Golden Rod)

Sweet Moments…

Brady is walking! I got to spend some time with my family tonight at Grandma and Grandpa Windle’s house. My aunt and uncle and their two kids are visiting from Tennessee for the holidays. So seeing them was sweet because we don’t get to very often. I bonded with the newest addition to the Windle family, my 1-year-old cousin, Brady. He took some of his first steps and I got to witness them!!! It was so sweet!

2009 In Pictures (via Facebook)

Although this was a difficult year on some levels… the good definitely outweighs the bad. Here is proof! Glory to God! He is so good!