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About mikewindley

Mike Windley is Lead Pastor of The Bridge Community Church in Morrisville, NC.

Back From Vacation

Well, Courtney and Jackson and I just finished a week of vacation which included 5 days with my family (Dad, Dee, Matt, Cheri, Ethan, Karen, Barry, Jenny and Kimmie) and  2 days with Courtney’s parents.  It’s great to get away … Continue reading

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10 Things…

Ten things I’m thankful for.  A few years ago, at a conference, a speaker encouraged us to give thanks for 10 things from the previous day before we ever got out of bed.  I took the challenge and really enjoy … Continue reading

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Oswald Chambers Strikes Again

Oswald Chambers insights never cease to amaze me.  I hope you will take the time to read his devotional thought from today: July 14, 2008 Suffering Afflictions and Going the Second Mile I tell you not to resist an evil … Continue reading

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People Matter to God

“People Matter to God” is one of the core values at The Bridge.  As a younger Christ-follower, I don’t think I held that value the way I do now.  I was much more judgmental of people, quick, at least in my … Continue reading

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And the beat goes on…

Here’s a pic of some of my former youth ministry before they left on their World Changers mission trip to Chicago last Friday.  They are due to return tomorrow night.  I’m so proud of Kevin Fleegle for how he stepped … Continue reading

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Hitting the Wall…

It seems I may be “hitting the wall” in terms of blogging.  I apologize for my lack of faithfulness.  Sometimes, I just don’t feel like writing anything. Anyway…here’s what is going on these days: Connection Group – we just finished … Continue reading

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Email from Across the Pond

A few weeks ago, I introduced our church to a couple of missionary families in Africa that I know.  The are The Boones and The Whites.  Both families had been through some difficult times (one of the Whites had suffered … Continue reading

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Take The New Bridge Poll

We’re giving some free advertising to a few restaurants in the Morrisville area.  Go to The Bridge website to tell us where your favorite place is to eat in Morrisville.  If your favorite spot is not in our top ten … Continue reading

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Where I’ve Been…

Being away at camp can really put you behind.  It feels like I “hit the ground running” upon arriving home at camp and haven’t stopped since.  Surprisingly, I’ve spent precious little time blogging or tweeting in the last two weeks.  Let … Continue reading

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Re-energizing at Camp

Despite being sick and completely tired as a result, being at Camp Willow Run has been great!  I love being here.  It’s very much a working vacation!  But even better, it’s a retreat from most things worldly and a great … Continue reading

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