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https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog/the-colonel-s-motivational-quotes-of-the-day-324
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Tuesday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO — 19 November 2019!
Today is: "Good Times Day!" Why Not?
"Everyday should be about creating and making good times — go with the flow and enjoy making new memories — you've got one chance each day!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Photo Today Reads: "Life is like a camera. Just focus on what's important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot." — Ziad K. Abdelnour
"Life moves so fast. You gotta document the good times, man." — Big Boi
"A good time to laugh is any time you can." — Linda Ellerbee
"What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it." — Mark Twain
"Best friends make good times better and hard times easier!" — Unknown Author
"If we could all just laugh at ourselves, in hard times or good times, it would be an incredible world." — Jena Malone
"Let's take the good times as they go, and I'll meet you further on up the road..." — Bruce Springsteen
"There are going to be good times and bad times, but lighten up." — Chris Pine
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“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Tuesday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO — 19 November 2019!
Today is: "Good Times Day!" Why Not?
"Everyday should be about creating and making good times — go with the flow and enjoy making new memories — you've got one chance each day!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join Veteran SGT Steve McFarland tonight for Warriors for Life (WFL) "Healing Through Faith" Virtual Group Support Community Service — Topic: "Adventures In Ruth - Going Back Home!" — Dial in this evening:
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/adventures-in-ruth-going-back-home-warriors-for-life-wfl-healing-through-faith-tuesday-19
Wednesday Night — 20 November 2019 — 4th RallyPoint "Meet and Greet" — don't miss this one:
https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/5252756
Support our Warriors in Need — Challenge them to Stay Alive: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
The Quote in the Photo Today Reads: "Life is like a camera. Just focus on what's important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot." — Ziad K. Abdelnour
"Life moves so fast. You gotta document the good times, man." — Big Boi
"A good time to laugh is any time you can." — Linda Ellerbee
"What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it." — Mark Twain
"Best friends make good times better and hard times easier!" — Unknown Author
"If we could all just laugh at ourselves, in hard times or good times, it would be an incredible world." — Jena Malone
"Let's take the good times as they go, and I'll meet you further on up the road..." — Bruce Springsteen
"There are going to be good times and bad times, but lighten up." — Chris Pine
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good morning COL Mikel Burroughs. Good morning my RP Family. During the times of today we are faced with many distractions. It seems the world is falling apart. Are we supposed to have fun times during all of this chaos? God wants us to have fun and good times. Let’s take a look at what I found in Got Questions, that addresses this issue. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from gotquestions.org
What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?
412teensBible fun, Bible entertainmentaudio
Question: "What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?"
Answer: God never says, “Thou shalt not have fun, nor shalt thou smile in all thy days.” Having a good time is not a sin, but we should pay attention to the principles God has laid out for godly living when we do engage in leisure activities. First and foremost is Colossians 3:17: “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” When we are relaxing and having fun or when we are seeking entertainment, we should always make sure these activities are pleasing God.
Things like food, wine, money, etc., are morally neutral. Wine, for example, is neither good nor evil. It’s what we do with it that makes it so. Paul points out that “…if food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do” (1 Corinthians 8:8). He immediately follows this, however, with an important instruction we should apply to all our activities, including fun and entertainment. “Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak” (1 Corinthians 8:9). Our freedom to relax and enjoy our lives should never cause others to stumble in their faith. A classic example is that we should not serve wine at dinner if we have invited someone who is a recovering alcoholic. We should follow Paul’s lead, “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some” (1 Corinthians 9:19, 22).
God also does not want us to be under the influence of unbelievers. We may associate with them, as Christ did when He sat at dinner with sinners and tax collectors, but we should not allow ourselves to be influenced by them. Paul writes, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?” (2 Corinthians 6:14-15). For example, a man shouldn’t go with his buddies for a round of golf if he should be spending time building his relationship with his wife or if their conversations are coarse or profane. We should be living for God in all things, and we should be able to have the strength to say “No!” when someone tries to take us away from that.
According to Colossians 3:17, we should also give thanks to God through Jesus Christ for the fun and entertainment He provides. Someone once pointed out that “recreation” means to “re-create” or “renew.” God allows us this time to be renewed and to grow in our faith. James tells us, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17). Fun and entertainment are gifts of God, given so that we might come closer to Him. We should remember this when we are planning our recreation and remember to thank God for such a good and perfect gift.
LCpl Paul Corbett 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel 1LT Tom Wilson Sgt William Tust SMSgt Tom Harmon SSG (Join to see) SGT William Cannon SGT(P) (Join to see) PFC John Lanni SPC(P) Chandler Lonergan Cpl Andrew Tucker Capt (Join to see) Cpl Benjamin Long PO2 John Zodun LT Michael Watson CPO John Bjorge COL Dana Hampton
Taken from gotquestions.org
What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?
412teensBible fun, Bible entertainmentaudio
Question: "What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?"
Answer: God never says, “Thou shalt not have fun, nor shalt thou smile in all thy days.” Having a good time is not a sin, but we should pay attention to the principles God has laid out for godly living when we do engage in leisure activities. First and foremost is Colossians 3:17: “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” When we are relaxing and having fun or when we are seeking entertainment, we should always make sure these activities are pleasing God.
Things like food, wine, money, etc., are morally neutral. Wine, for example, is neither good nor evil. It’s what we do with it that makes it so. Paul points out that “…if food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do” (1 Corinthians 8:8). He immediately follows this, however, with an important instruction we should apply to all our activities, including fun and entertainment. “Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak” (1 Corinthians 8:9). Our freedom to relax and enjoy our lives should never cause others to stumble in their faith. A classic example is that we should not serve wine at dinner if we have invited someone who is a recovering alcoholic. We should follow Paul’s lead, “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some” (1 Corinthians 9:19, 22).
God also does not want us to be under the influence of unbelievers. We may associate with them, as Christ did when He sat at dinner with sinners and tax collectors, but we should not allow ourselves to be influenced by them. Paul writes, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?” (2 Corinthians 6:14-15). For example, a man shouldn’t go with his buddies for a round of golf if he should be spending time building his relationship with his wife or if their conversations are coarse or profane. We should be living for God in all things, and we should be able to have the strength to say “No!” when someone tries to take us away from that.
According to Colossians 3:17, we should also give thanks to God through Jesus Christ for the fun and entertainment He provides. Someone once pointed out that “recreation” means to “re-create” or “renew.” God allows us this time to be renewed and to grow in our faith. James tells us, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17). Fun and entertainment are gifts of God, given so that we might come closer to Him. We should remember this when we are planning our recreation and remember to thank God for such a good and perfect gift.
LCpl Paul Corbett 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel 1LT Tom Wilson Sgt William Tust SMSgt Tom Harmon SSG (Join to see) SGT William Cannon SGT(P) (Join to see) PFC John Lanni SPC(P) Chandler Lonergan Cpl Andrew Tucker Capt (Join to see) Cpl Benjamin Long PO2 John Zodun LT Michael Watson CPO John Bjorge COL Dana Hampton
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I pray that you and I are thankful for the good, the bad and even the ugly in our life since the LORD God uses the good and bad to bless, my friend and brother-in-Christ PO1 H Gene Lawrence and sister-in-Christ Linda Lawrence.
LORD I pray for endurance for each one of YOUR own adopted sons and daughters this season. Do what needs to be done in our life as well as those we love to awaken us to recognize that that we need to submit our plans to YOU and genuinely seek YOUR guidance.
I pray that each one who glibly pretends to seek YOUR guidance will be pleading for grace from YOU as YOU give them a glimpse of the potential destruction for lying to YOU.
As long as there is life for each person, there is hope. I pray that YOU bless adopted child of YOURS with a heart sensitive to YOU Holy Spirit. Empower each of YOUR payer warriors to pray for this nation and those people who are wrestling with their own need for salvation.
Thank YOU, dear God, for making it clear that the trappings of wealth, health and fame can be pitfalls. You honor humility and compassion for widows, widowers, orphans and prisoners.
As the Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner, remind us to bless those less fortunate that ourselves this season. I pray that YOU remind us to be more thankful for all since YOU are in control of all and work all for good for the Body of Christ.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
LORD I pray for endurance for each one of YOUR own adopted sons and daughters this season. Do what needs to be done in our life as well as those we love to awaken us to recognize that that we need to submit our plans to YOU and genuinely seek YOUR guidance.
I pray that each one who glibly pretends to seek YOUR guidance will be pleading for grace from YOU as YOU give them a glimpse of the potential destruction for lying to YOU.
As long as there is life for each person, there is hope. I pray that YOU bless adopted child of YOURS with a heart sensitive to YOU Holy Spirit. Empower each of YOUR payer warriors to pray for this nation and those people who are wrestling with their own need for salvation.
Thank YOU, dear God, for making it clear that the trappings of wealth, health and fame can be pitfalls. You honor humility and compassion for widows, widowers, orphans and prisoners.
As the Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner, remind us to bless those less fortunate that ourselves this season. I pray that YOU remind us to be more thankful for all since YOU are in control of all and work all for good for the Body of Christ.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence - Thank you Gene - Great post/comments. I've known some Christians who were SURE it was a sin to laugh or smile. "don't laugh at the children when they do something funny - it will only encourage them to be silly". (wellll, yeah - I kinda thought so - and love doing it).
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Chic - Good Times (Atlantic Records 1979)
"Good Times" is a 1979 song composed by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. It was first recorded by their band, Chic, for their 1979 album, Risqué. In August ...
Good times should be everyday- why not. First full day back at work- while not "good times" it is good to be back to normal.
Little funk to get you up today RP....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er9xGRolrT4
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Little funk to get you up today RP....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er9xGRolrT4
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Sgt Albert Castro - Another "genre" that I just don't like. Don't "hate" - just don't "like" :-)
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Sgt Albert Castro - Wellll - I thought -- since one song opened up for me - that I could just ask them to go to this one and it would work. So much for thinking :-(
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Good Morning Mikel. Right now visiting our great grand children is some of our best of times.
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Morris I have always confused people around me cause I would always say great kids never explaining that all kids are Great to me
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I pray that you and I are thankful for the good, the bad and even the ugly in our life since the LORD God uses the good and, bad to bless, my friend and brother-in-Christ SCPO Morris Ramsey.
LORD I pray for endurance for each one of YOUR own adopted sons and daughters this season. Do what needs to be done in our life as well as those we love to awaken us to recognize that that we need to submit our plans to YOU and genuinely seek YOUR guidance.
I pray that each one who glibly pretends to seek YOUR guidance will be pleading for grace from YOU as YOU give them a glimpse of the potential destruction for lying to YOU.
As long as there is life for each person, there is hope. I pray that YOU bless adopted child of YOURS with a heart sensitive to YOU Holy Spirit. Empower each of YOUR payer warriors to pray for this nation and those people who are wrestling with their own need for salvation.
Thank YOU, dear God, for making it clear that the trappings of wealth, health and fame can be pitfalls. You honor humility and compassion for widows, widowers, orphans and prisoners.
As the Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner, remind us to bless those less fortunate that ourselves this season. I pray that YOU remind us to be more thankful for all since YOU are in control of all and work all for good for the Body of Christ.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
LORD I pray for endurance for each one of YOUR own adopted sons and daughters this season. Do what needs to be done in our life as well as those we love to awaken us to recognize that that we need to submit our plans to YOU and genuinely seek YOUR guidance.
I pray that each one who glibly pretends to seek YOUR guidance will be pleading for grace from YOU as YOU give them a glimpse of the potential destruction for lying to YOU.
As long as there is life for each person, there is hope. I pray that YOU bless adopted child of YOURS with a heart sensitive to YOU Holy Spirit. Empower each of YOUR payer warriors to pray for this nation and those people who are wrestling with their own need for salvation.
Thank YOU, dear God, for making it clear that the trappings of wealth, health and fame can be pitfalls. You honor humility and compassion for widows, widowers, orphans and prisoners.
As the Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner, remind us to bless those less fortunate that ourselves this season. I pray that YOU remind us to be more thankful for all since YOU are in control of all and work all for good for the Body of Christ.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
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