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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!


Today's Message is: "Unity Day!" Why Not?

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!


Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 26 January 2023!


Today’s Message is: “Unity Day!” Why Not?


“Great leaders build great teams through unity. They help teams tackle the toughest of challenges by holding daily huddles, encouraging open two-way communication, and recognizing individual wins. These leaders build a cohesive and formidable team. Are you a leader that will build and maintain cohesive unity in your team?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“Unity makes strength.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking.” — Mahatma Gandhi


“Where there is unity there is always victory.” — Publius Syrus

“You can never have unity if you want things to go your way.” — Cyril Ramaphosa


“Unity is strength, division is weakness.” — Swahili Proverb

“Unity is vision; it must have been part of the process of learning to see.” — Henry Adams


“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” — Mattie Stepanek

“It is not numbers but unity that our great strength lies.” — Thomas Paine


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jan 26, 2023




Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Our country is called the “UNITED States of America, but are we really unified? The same question can be asked of Christianity. So I decided to pursue this question from a biblical standpoint and posted a link below, that I hope you enjoy. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-you-mean-unity/


CHRISTIAN LIVING What Do You Mean by ‘Unity’? JANUARY 18, 2021 | QUINA ARAGON


There’s been lots of talk about the need for unity in our country and our churches, especially after the recent insurrection at the Capitol. There’s also been lots of pushback against some of these calls for unity. This is no new…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jan 26, 2023
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Thank you Jack.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Jan 26, 2023

It's that band of brothers, but siblings don't always see eye to eye....that's called life.

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Roger that... I have one of those siblings my friend...

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Jan 26, 2023

Bad leaders tend to totally not understand the concept of unity. Their belief seems to be that turmoil is good for an organization. I totally do not understand that concept and think that is a huge part of the problems we see in our country today. (Substitute American for African in the meme)



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You're absolutely right about the problem in a America right now and I believe our social media and political system is to blamce for the lack of unity. Just my opinion Jack... You have a great day... by the way it is unity that bonds most of us veterans together (not all), but the majority...

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