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About mikewindley

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

Identity – Being before Doing

I talk a lot about “identity.” I think one of the core issues for growing as a follower of Jesus is determined by how we view ourselves – where we get our “identity” from. I struggle to articulate this point, … Continue reading

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Godly Father

“A Godly father speaks three messages to his son: 1. ‘It can be done.2. You’re not alone. 3. I believe in you.” Larry  Crab, The Silence of Adam

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Holy Middle Ground – Part 2

I found this quote in a book I’m reading (“What It Means to Be a Man“). It fits perfectly with my original post on “Holy Middle Ground.” “Combine the extremes, and you will have the true center.” Karl Wilhelm Friedrich … Continue reading

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Talk About Conformity

Check out this not so “Friday Funny” as it is more of a “Friday Odd.” Draw your own conclusions. Click here for the explanation.

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Building Better Marriages – Tip 3 – The “DTR”

Back in my single days, the letters “DTR” meant “define the relationship.” It was that awkward relationship stage where maybe you had been out on several dates with a member of the opposite sex and the point had come where … Continue reading

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Building Better Marriages – Tip 2 – 5 Foot Rule

I’m not sure where I learned this tip from, but it’s a good one. The general idea is that upon arriving home from a day at work, spend the next 15 minutes within about 5 feet of your spouse. Don’t … Continue reading

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Building Better Marriages – Tip 1- A 3D Marriage

I had a very practically minded seminary professor named Dr. Bennett. I think that was his name – I forget just about everything. But I’ll never forget one of his marriage tips – the 3-D marriage: Dialogue Daily Date Weekly … Continue reading

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Amazing Grace

In my humble opinion, “Amazing Grace” may be the greatest song ever written. This is a great rendition performed by The Band Perry. The “My Chains Are Gone” addition was added by Chris Tomlin in 2008 (I believe). The song … Continue reading

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“Plussing” – Your Friday Funny

I don’t know where or when or how, but at some point, my brother started using the word “plussing”. He is deservedly made fun of for it’s usage, but it communicates. For Matt, “plussing” is when you make any kind … Continue reading

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The New Lone Ranger Movie and The Way of Blessing

So I’ve been on a bit of a “winning streak” in recent days. Like last year, I won free haircuts for a year from “Fantastic Sam’s”. I won a free membership to Sam’s Club. And honestly, I won something else … Continue reading

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