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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Don't struggle with unforeseen events, welcome them however they happen and you'll have peace of mind.
Today's Message is: "Events Day!" Why Not?

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


“Yes, we know what day it is – go ahead and say it!”


Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 19 July 2023!

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

“Unexpected or unforeseen events can change the entire landscape for leaders and the organization. Great leaders don’t react, they act. They accept the unexpected changes. Effective leaders use analogies to communicate, illustrate, and simplify complex changes to inspire their people.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Welcome events in whichever way they happen: This is the path to peace.” — Epictetus

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements concerning them.” — Marcus Aurelius


“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou

“Events are less important than our responses to them.” — John Hersey


“We cannot make events. Our business is wisely to improve them.” — Samuel Adams

“It’s no the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean.”— Tony Robbins


“We have the power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius

“Consult duty, not events.” — W.S. Lander


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gasman0617
gasman0617
Jul 19, 2023

Good Wednesday afternoon Colonel.





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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jul 19, 2023
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Amen to the last one, brother.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jul 19, 2023






Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. There are many events in life that folks can and should be happy about, as well as some that folks should grieve over. The link that I have provided below today, is a timeline of events that I personally am anxious to see come to fruition because they are the steps we must endure, prior to eternifty. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://www.gotquestions.org/end-times-timeline.html


What is the end times timeline?


ANSWER Got Questions Ministries takes a pretribulational approach to eschatology. From that perspective, here is the order of end-times events that the Bible reveals: 1. The rapture of the church. Christ comes in the clouds to…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jul 19, 2023
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I believe with my entire being that they will.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Jul 19, 2023

Events are just directional signs in one's life. You have complete control over which ones to follow and which ones to ignore.



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It really is up to you how you handle good and bad events. I truly believe that Jack. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your day!

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