Posted on Dec 22, 2018
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Saturday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO ― December 22, 2018!
Today is" Virtue Day!" Why Not?
"Leaders with an "Eagle Instinct" possess an abundance of virtues in service to and leading others!" ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Who sows virtue reaps honor." ― Leonardo Da Vinci
"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently." ― Maya Angelou
"We value virtue but do not discuss it. The honest bookkeeper, the faithful wife, the earnest scholar get little of our attention compared to the embezzler, the tramp, the cheat." ― John Steinbeck
"You have to choose the best, every day, without compromise...guided by your own virtue and highest ambition" ― Phillipa Gregory
"Virtue is more to a man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue." ― Confucius
"Our virtues are like crystals hidden in rocks. No man shall find them by any soft ways, but by the hammer and by fire." ― Henry Ward Beecher
"Virtue is the habit of acting according to wisdom." ― Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
"Virtues are to the person what nutrition is to the body." ― Donald DeMarco
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Saturday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO ― December 22, 2018!
Today is" Virtue Day!" Why Not?
"Leaders with an "Eagle Instinct" possess an abundance of virtues in service to and leading others!" ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Who sows virtue reaps honor." ― Leonardo Da Vinci
"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently." ― Maya Angelou
"We value virtue but do not discuss it. The honest bookkeeper, the faithful wife, the earnest scholar get little of our attention compared to the embezzler, the tramp, the cheat." ― John Steinbeck
"You have to choose the best, every day, without compromise...guided by your own virtue and highest ambition" ― Phillipa Gregory
"Virtue is more to a man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue." ― Confucius
"Our virtues are like crystals hidden in rocks. No man shall find them by any soft ways, but by the hammer and by fire." ― Henry Ward Beecher
"Virtue is the habit of acting according to wisdom." ― Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
"Virtues are to the person what nutrition is to the body." ― Donald DeMarco
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org
Follow our new group page on RallyPoint: https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/warriors-for-life
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Interesting and challenging topic this morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs We use the word "virtue" a lot but what does it mean? The definition is "behavior showing high moral standards" We often use the word to describe individual behaviors or beliefs that we see as good (patience, courage, honesty, respect, self discipline) but it really is about our overall being. How many of us work on that regularly? Or appreciate that moral courage is both rarer and more difficult than physical courage? Like any other behavior or emotional task, it takes regular exercise and conscious effort. What are you doing to exercise your "virtue muscle"?
LTC Stephen F. SPC Douglas Bolton Sgt John H. TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt David L. SMSgt David A Asbury MSgt David Hoffman SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CPL Dave Hoover CMSgt (Join to see) SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Mark Huddleston Maj Marty Hogan CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey
LTC Stephen F. SPC Douglas Bolton Sgt John H. TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt David L. SMSgt David A Asbury MSgt David Hoffman SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CPL Dave Hoover CMSgt (Join to see) SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Mark Huddleston Maj Marty Hogan CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey
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LTC Stephen F.
Have a joyful night, my friend and sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Heavenly Father, I thank YOU for YOUR perfect love which transforms each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters as YOU sanctify each one. YOU accept each of YOUR adopted children as we are. It is YOUR grace, love and compassion blended with absolute justice which YOU justify each immediately at salvation. We have no part in salvation since YOU regenerate our individual heart of stone into a heart of flesh so that we are able to believe. Salvation is the greatest gift of all.
LORD, I pray that YOU will bless each and every one who reads this prayer. Help each one of us and those we love to offer up all of our sadness, fear, embarrassment, hatred, and grief to YOU. Take our burdens completely. Help us to accept the perfect burden YOU have designed fro each of us. YOUR burdens are lighter than feathers.
Enable and empower us to be childlike and to recognize virtue and to emulate virtue gracefully. Help us to be compassionate and I pray that YOU will help us see people as YOU do. Let YOUR love shine through each of us unhindered to any and all who need YOU touch this season.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, I thank YOU for YOUR perfect love which transforms each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters as YOU sanctify each one. YOU accept each of YOUR adopted children as we are. It is YOUR grace, love and compassion blended with absolute justice which YOU justify each immediately at salvation. We have no part in salvation since YOU regenerate our individual heart of stone into a heart of flesh so that we are able to believe. Salvation is the greatest gift of all.
LORD, I pray that YOU will bless each and every one who reads this prayer. Help each one of us and those we love to offer up all of our sadness, fear, embarrassment, hatred, and grief to YOU. Take our burdens completely. Help us to accept the perfect burden YOU have designed fro each of us. YOUR burdens are lighter than feathers.
Enable and empower us to be childlike and to recognize virtue and to emulate virtue gracefully. Help us to be compassionate and I pray that YOU will help us see people as YOU do. Let YOUR love shine through each of us unhindered to any and all who need YOU touch this season.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SGT John " Mac " McConnell - Great share this morning Mac! Have a great weekend brother!
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LTC Stephen F.
Have a joyful night, my friend and brother-in-Christ SGT John " Mac " McConnell.
Heavenly Father, I thank YOU for YOUR perfect love which transforms each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters as YOU sanctify each one. YOU accept each of YOUR adopted children as we are. It is YOUR grace, love and compassion blended with absolute justice which YOU justify each immediately at salvation. We have no part in salvation since YOU regenerate our individual heart of stone into a heart of flesh so that we are able to believe. Salvation is the greatest gift of all.
LORD, I pray that YOU will bless each and every one who reads this prayer. Help each one of us and those we love to offer up all of our sadness, fear, embarrassment, hatred, and grief to YOU. Take our burdens completely. Help us to accept the perfect burden YOU have designed fro each of us. YOUR burdens are lighter than feathers.
Enable and empower us to be childlike and to recognize virtue and to emulate virtue gracefully. Help us to be compassionate and I pray that YOU will help us see people as YOU do. Let YOUR love shine through each of us unhindered to any and all who need YOU touch this season.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, I thank YOU for YOUR perfect love which transforms each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters as YOU sanctify each one. YOU accept each of YOUR adopted children as we are. It is YOUR grace, love and compassion blended with absolute justice which YOU justify each immediately at salvation. We have no part in salvation since YOU regenerate our individual heart of stone into a heart of flesh so that we are able to believe. Salvation is the greatest gift of all.
LORD, I pray that YOU will bless each and every one who reads this prayer. Help each one of us and those we love to offer up all of our sadness, fear, embarrassment, hatred, and grief to YOU. Take our burdens completely. Help us to accept the perfect burden YOU have designed fro each of us. YOUR burdens are lighter than feathers.
Enable and empower us to be childlike and to recognize virtue and to emulate virtue gracefully. Help us to be compassionate and I pray that YOU will help us see people as YOU do. Let YOUR love shine through each of us unhindered to any and all who need YOU touch this season.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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"We value virtue but do not discuss it. The honest bookkeeper, the faithful wife, the earnest scholar get little of our attention compared to the embezzler, the tramp, the cheat." ― John Steinbeck
You could make the same analogy with heroes. Who do kids emulate- sport stars that barely made it through high school, movie stars, and musicians. We used to think our parents, first responders, and older siblings were heroes. The dumbing/numbing down of society maybe. Many too blame- but we start in school. Kids that can play sports get the attention, popularity, and the lion-share of scholarships. Value placed makes a big impression. Good thought for this Saturday Col.
Lt Col Scott ShuttleworthSGT Gregory Lawritson SSgt Brian BrakkeCMSgt (Join to see) LTC (Join to see) MSG Frederick Otero SSG David Andrews SCPO Morris Ramsey PO1 William "Chip" Nagel TSgt Joe C. Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. LTC Greg Henning PO2 Rick Fox Sgt Albert Castro Samantha S. CPT Scott Sharon PO3 Craig Phillips MSgt Danny Hope LTC Stephan Porter TSgt David L.
You could make the same analogy with heroes. Who do kids emulate- sport stars that barely made it through high school, movie stars, and musicians. We used to think our parents, first responders, and older siblings were heroes. The dumbing/numbing down of society maybe. Many too blame- but we start in school. Kids that can play sports get the attention, popularity, and the lion-share of scholarships. Value placed makes a big impression. Good thought for this Saturday Col.
Lt Col Scott ShuttleworthSGT Gregory Lawritson SSgt Brian BrakkeCMSgt (Join to see) LTC (Join to see) MSG Frederick Otero SSG David Andrews SCPO Morris Ramsey PO1 William "Chip" Nagel TSgt Joe C. Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. LTC Greg Henning PO2 Rick Fox Sgt Albert Castro Samantha S. CPT Scott Sharon PO3 Craig Phillips MSgt Danny Hope LTC Stephan Porter TSgt David L.
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Maj Marty Hogan
Maj Robert Thornton - my parents were my heroes and still are- my older brother was a god. I had my sport star heroes but I knew they ended on the field- not in my life. I loved Mantle, but have never been an alcoholic.
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LTC Stephen F.
Have a joyful night, my friend and brother-in-Christ Maj Marty Hogan.
Heavenly Father, I thank YOU for YOUR perfect love which transforms each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters as YOU sanctify each one. YOU accept each of YOUR adopted children as we are. It is YOUR grace, love and compassion blended with absolute justice which YOU justify each immediately at salvation. We have no part in salvation since YOU regenerate our individual heart of stone into a heart of flesh so that we are able to believe. Salvation is the greatest gift of all.
LORD, I pray that YOU will bless each and every one who reads this prayer. Help each one of us and those we love to offer up all of our sadness, fear, embarrassment, hatred, and grief to YOU. Take our burdens completely. Help us to accept the perfect burden YOU have designed fro each of us. YOUR burdens are lighter than feathers.
Enable and empower us to be childlike and to recognize virtue and to emulate virtue gracefully. Help us to be compassionate and I pray that YOU will help us see people as YOU do. Let YOUR love shine through each of us unhindered to any and all who need YOU touch this season.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, I thank YOU for YOUR perfect love which transforms each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters as YOU sanctify each one. YOU accept each of YOUR adopted children as we are. It is YOUR grace, love and compassion blended with absolute justice which YOU justify each immediately at salvation. We have no part in salvation since YOU regenerate our individual heart of stone into a heart of flesh so that we are able to believe. Salvation is the greatest gift of all.
LORD, I pray that YOU will bless each and every one who reads this prayer. Help each one of us and those we love to offer up all of our sadness, fear, embarrassment, hatred, and grief to YOU. Take our burdens completely. Help us to accept the perfect burden YOU have designed fro each of us. YOUR burdens are lighter than feathers.
Enable and empower us to be childlike and to recognize virtue and to emulate virtue gracefully. Help us to be compassionate and I pray that YOU will help us see people as YOU do. Let YOUR love shine through each of us unhindered to any and all who need YOU touch this season.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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