Posted on Jun 6, 2019
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Thursday"Morning Everyone from the "Mobile Eagle's Nest" in Salem, Oregon on Day 5 of the RIPRIDE4vets! — 6 June 2019!
SGT Billy Mullins and I are on the road for the RIPRIDE4Vets 2nd Annual Ride Day-5 headed 591 miles (8 hours) to Placerville, CA to meet up with SFC (Join to see) and family, along with reporter And Coller. We'll be discussing veteran healthcare debt and it's affect on our veterans and their families. The Mission continues. Let's remember all those who perished on D-Day - Never Forget and remind your Children of the ultimate sacrifice so many made for their freedom today.
Please share the Facebook Page to follow us:
https://www.facebook.com/RIPRIDE4Vets2/ (and) the Donation link: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/rrfv2/ Help us reach our goal!
Today is "No EGO Day!" Why Not?
"Don't let your EGO get in the way of being the best possible friend and support for our veterans even when you make a huge mistake with their name!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Apologizing does not always mean you are wrong, it just means that you value your relationship more than your ego!" — Unknown Author
"Egotism is the anesthetic which nature gives us to deaden the pain of being a fool." — Dr. Herbert Shofield
"Ego trip: a journey to nowhere." — Robert Half
"Our ego is our silent partner-too often with a controlling interest." — Cullen Hightower
"No one has learned the meaning of life until he has surrendered his ego to the service of his fellow men." — Beran Wolfe
"The bigger a man’s head gets, the easier it is to fill his shoes." — Henry A. Courtney
"Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity." — Frank Leahy
"Ego judges and punishes. Love forgives and heals." — Anonymous
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Thursday"Morning Everyone from the "Mobile Eagle's Nest" in Salem, Oregon on Day 5 of the RIPRIDE4vets! — 6 June 2019!
SGT Billy Mullins and I are on the road for the RIPRIDE4Vets 2nd Annual Ride Day-5 headed 591 miles (8 hours) to Placerville, CA to meet up with SFC (Join to see) and family, along with reporter And Coller. We'll be discussing veteran healthcare debt and it's affect on our veterans and their families. The Mission continues. Let's remember all those who perished on D-Day - Never Forget and remind your Children of the ultimate sacrifice so many made for their freedom today.
Please share the Facebook Page to follow us:
https://www.facebook.com/RIPRIDE4Vets2/ (and) the Donation link: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/rrfv2/ Help us reach our goal!
Today is "No EGO Day!" Why Not?
"Don't let your EGO get in the way of being the best possible friend and support for our veterans even when you make a huge mistake with their name!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Apologizing does not always mean you are wrong, it just means that you value your relationship more than your ego!" — Unknown Author
"Egotism is the anesthetic which nature gives us to deaden the pain of being a fool." — Dr. Herbert Shofield
"Ego trip: a journey to nowhere." — Robert Half
"Our ego is our silent partner-too often with a controlling interest." — Cullen Hightower
"No one has learned the meaning of life until he has surrendered his ego to the service of his fellow men." — Beran Wolfe
"The bigger a man’s head gets, the easier it is to fill his shoes." — Henry A. Courtney
"Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity." — Frank Leahy
"Ego judges and punishes. Love forgives and heals." — Anonymous
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org
Follow our "Warriors for Life" group page on RallyPoint: https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/warriors-for-life
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Good morning Col Mikel Burroughs and Sgt Billy Mullins. It is good to see that y’all are back on track in your ride. I continue to keep you in prayer for a safe and successful run. You are truly being leaders by serving others and not by puffing up your ego. That is a Godly way to be and I commend y’all for that. Have a blessed day everyone.
Taken from crosswalk.com
Do You Have the 'Ecclesiastic Ego'?
Russ Olmon and Deb Mertin
Ministry Advantage
2016
23 Nov
Do You Have the 'Ecclesiastic Ego'?
The familiar proverb, “pride comes before the fall,” is sadly realized in our world time and time again. Within our culture, there is a gross exaggeration of human accomplishments, accompanied by a continual need for recognition of such feats. Repetitive praise about a job well done help to elevate the human ego and this does not always result in a balanced life of humility.
This behavior is seen in the business world, the sports arena, the entertainment world and unfortunately, has even infiltrated into the church leadership community. Many leaders who have risen to lead large churches have fallen into the “God complex”. An arrogance of who they are and who they have become allowing them to see themselves as infallible and have personally raised their self-worth to be above those they lead.: God gave them the role to lead the church and adoration from their followers becomes an addiction. It can be challenging for those kinds of leaders, and for ourselves, to take the advice or wise counsel from those that can keep us accountable and on the road of humility.
When a leader operates from humility, the Lord gives authority to lead and from that authority comes power. Part of strong leadership is submitting our weakness; nothing is achievable without the Lord and our confidence comes from the covenant we have in Him. When leaders start to elevate their own self-worth by thinking that church growth or increased offerings are from personal accomplishments, brokenness could soon follow.
Humility shows up and grows up in serving. It is rooted in our identity with Christ, not our position within the church. Put simply, humility is about seeing yourself the way God sees you as a leader, and serving others the way God sees them and serves them. We are nothing without Christ and unless a leader recognizes Christ’s lordship in their life, it can be easy for him or her to start believing that their leadership position is a result of their own abilities.
Runaway pride has destroyed many a leader, a church and a family and the road back is painful, hard and does not always end with a positive outcome.If a mistake happens, the leader with a prideful attitude may blame everyone but themselves for their conduct. The saddest part of a fallen leader is not only the personal affect, but the impact on their team and the church. Damage may be forgiven but for some, it is difficult to forget.
The greatest example of humility was the life our Lord lived on earth. He never used title, or position or possessions to have power over the people. We have no earthly entitlement to the position of leadership. It is a gift, to use wisely from a heart of humility.
Matthew 11:29 “ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls.”
This week's article is submitted by Russ Olmon, President of Ministry Advantage, and Deb Mertin, Ministry Advantage coach. For more on this and other helpful subjects, go to http://www.ministryadvantage.org.
[LTC Jeff Shearer Sgt Deborah Cornatzer @SPC Paul C. SSgt Gary Andrews LT Brad McInnis Col Robert Wallace SFC James Shanks LTC Stephan Porter 1stSgt Glenn Brackin Sgt Albert Castro LTC Wayne Brandon PO3 Bob McCord PO3 John Wagner CPL James S. Rhonda Hanson CWO4 Steven Strehle~1172966:SP5 Jeannie Carle] SFC Ssg Sabin Capt Dwayne Conyers
Taken from crosswalk.com
Do You Have the 'Ecclesiastic Ego'?
Russ Olmon and Deb Mertin
Ministry Advantage
2016
23 Nov
Do You Have the 'Ecclesiastic Ego'?
The familiar proverb, “pride comes before the fall,” is sadly realized in our world time and time again. Within our culture, there is a gross exaggeration of human accomplishments, accompanied by a continual need for recognition of such feats. Repetitive praise about a job well done help to elevate the human ego and this does not always result in a balanced life of humility.
This behavior is seen in the business world, the sports arena, the entertainment world and unfortunately, has even infiltrated into the church leadership community. Many leaders who have risen to lead large churches have fallen into the “God complex”. An arrogance of who they are and who they have become allowing them to see themselves as infallible and have personally raised their self-worth to be above those they lead.: God gave them the role to lead the church and adoration from their followers becomes an addiction. It can be challenging for those kinds of leaders, and for ourselves, to take the advice or wise counsel from those that can keep us accountable and on the road of humility.
When a leader operates from humility, the Lord gives authority to lead and from that authority comes power. Part of strong leadership is submitting our weakness; nothing is achievable without the Lord and our confidence comes from the covenant we have in Him. When leaders start to elevate their own self-worth by thinking that church growth or increased offerings are from personal accomplishments, brokenness could soon follow.
Humility shows up and grows up in serving. It is rooted in our identity with Christ, not our position within the church. Put simply, humility is about seeing yourself the way God sees you as a leader, and serving others the way God sees them and serves them. We are nothing without Christ and unless a leader recognizes Christ’s lordship in their life, it can be easy for him or her to start believing that their leadership position is a result of their own abilities.
Runaway pride has destroyed many a leader, a church and a family and the road back is painful, hard and does not always end with a positive outcome.If a mistake happens, the leader with a prideful attitude may blame everyone but themselves for their conduct. The saddest part of a fallen leader is not only the personal affect, but the impact on their team and the church. Damage may be forgiven but for some, it is difficult to forget.
The greatest example of humility was the life our Lord lived on earth. He never used title, or position or possessions to have power over the people. We have no earthly entitlement to the position of leadership. It is a gift, to use wisely from a heart of humility.
Matthew 11:29 “ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls.”
This week's article is submitted by Russ Olmon, President of Ministry Advantage, and Deb Mertin, Ministry Advantage coach. For more on this and other helpful subjects, go to http://www.ministryadvantage.org.
[LTC Jeff Shearer Sgt Deborah Cornatzer @SPC Paul C. SSgt Gary Andrews LT Brad McInnis Col Robert Wallace SFC James Shanks LTC Stephan Porter 1stSgt Glenn Brackin Sgt Albert Castro LTC Wayne Brandon PO3 Bob McCord PO3 John Wagner CPL James S. Rhonda Hanson CWO4 Steven Strehle~1172966:SP5 Jeannie Carle] SFC Ssg Sabin Capt Dwayne Conyers
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SP5 Jeannie Carle
This is spot on - I've had Pastors that I would follow to the very gates of Hell, and others who IMHO should never ever BE a Pastor.
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Good morning Mikel and all of RallyPoint! Today is a somber day and no place for inflated egos. From my favorite poet:
“Make your ego porous. Will is of little importance, complaining is nothing, fame is nothing. Openness, patience, receptivity, solitude is everything.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen F. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SPC Woody Bullard CPL Dave Hoover CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber Lt Col Charlie Brown SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SPC Margaret Higgins Maj Marty Hogan LTC Greg Henning Maj William W. 'Bill' Price SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT John " Mac " McConnell LTC Jeff Shearer PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SPC Douglas Bolton PVT Mark Zehner
“Make your ego porous. Will is of little importance, complaining is nothing, fame is nothing. Openness, patience, receptivity, solitude is everything.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen F. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SPC Woody Bullard CPL Dave Hoover CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber Lt Col Charlie Brown SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SPC Margaret Higgins Maj Marty Hogan LTC Greg Henning Maj William W. 'Bill' Price SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT John " Mac " McConnell LTC Jeff Shearer PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SPC Douglas Bolton PVT Mark Zehner
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I encourage others by our demonstration of love in action including humility, good humor and patience, my friend and brother-in-Christ SGT (Join to see).
I pray dear God that YOU pour out love on each and every adopted child of YOURS and their families. I pray that each one of us increasingly demonstrates patience, kindness and does not become jealous, prideful or arrogant. I pray that each of us become more childlike in trust, selflessness and that we are not easily provoked and we are more forgiving
I lift up the elected and appointed leaders, legislators and judges in this land and I pray that each of these increasing demonstrates respect for each person they have contact with independent of viewpoint, position or status.
Help us all to remember that each person is worthy of respect because we are each created in the YOUR image in our soul. I pray dear God that YOU increase trust across the man-made divisions of politics
I pray for safe and secure travel for each and every one traveling Friday through this weekend and beyond.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
I pray dear God that YOU pour out love on each and every adopted child of YOURS and their families. I pray that each one of us increasingly demonstrates patience, kindness and does not become jealous, prideful or arrogant. I pray that each of us become more childlike in trust, selflessness and that we are not easily provoked and we are more forgiving
I lift up the elected and appointed leaders, legislators and judges in this land and I pray that each of these increasing demonstrates respect for each person they have contact with independent of viewpoint, position or status.
Help us all to remember that each person is worthy of respect because we are each created in the YOUR image in our soul. I pray dear God that YOU increase trust across the man-made divisions of politics
I pray for safe and secure travel for each and every one traveling Friday through this weekend and beyond.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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Good Morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs.
“It takes a great deal of character strength to apologize quickly out of one's heart rather than out of pity. A person must possess himself and have a deep sense of security in fundamental principles and values in order to genuinely apologize." -- Walt Whitman
Good Thursday RP Friends
“It takes a great deal of character strength to apologize quickly out of one's heart rather than out of pity. A person must possess himself and have a deep sense of security in fundamental principles and values in order to genuinely apologize." -- Walt Whitman
Good Thursday RP Friends
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I encourage others by our demonstration of love in action including humility, good humor and patience, my friend and sister-in-Christ Sgt Deborah Cornatzer.
I pray dear God that YOU pour out love on each and every adopted child of YOURS and their families. I pray that each one of us increasingly demonstrates patience, kindness and does not become jealous, prideful or arrogant. I pray that each of us become more childlike in trust, selflessness and that we are not easily provoked and we are more forgiving
I lift up the elected and appointed leaders, legislators and judges in this land and I pray that each of these increasing demonstrates respect for each person they have contact with independent of viewpoint, position or status.
Help us all to remember that each person is worthy of respect because we are each created in the YOUR image in our soul. I pray dear God that YOU increase trust across the man-made divisions of politics
I pray for safe and secure travel for each and every one traveling Friday through this weekend and beyond.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
I pray dear God that YOU pour out love on each and every adopted child of YOURS and their families. I pray that each one of us increasingly demonstrates patience, kindness and does not become jealous, prideful or arrogant. I pray that each of us become more childlike in trust, selflessness and that we are not easily provoked and we are more forgiving
I lift up the elected and appointed leaders, legislators and judges in this land and I pray that each of these increasing demonstrates respect for each person they have contact with independent of viewpoint, position or status.
Help us all to remember that each person is worthy of respect because we are each created in the YOUR image in our soul. I pray dear God that YOU increase trust across the man-made divisions of politics
I pray for safe and secure travel for each and every one traveling Friday through this weekend and beyond.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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