The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 26 December 2023!
Today’s Message is: “Don’t Always Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders don’t always get a pat on the back or a thank you. And that is alright, because true leaders aren’t here for popularity contests. They’re here to lead. If you know that type of leader, then you should say, thank you!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“We don’t always need advice. Sometimes all we need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart to understand.” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Don’t always scrape and search for compliments. Criticism is what builds character and strength.” — Unknown Author
“I don’t always sit on the couch. But when I do I take my mom’s spot!” — Unknown Author
“Life is about balance. You don’t always need to be getting stuff done. Sometimes it’s perfectly okay, and absolutely necessary, to shut down, kick back, and do nothing.” — Lori Deschene
“No. We don’t always get what we want. But consider this: There are people who will never have what you have right now.” — Unknown Author
“We don’t always have to agree with one another but it’s important that we learn to respect each other.” — Rubyanne
“I don’t always whoop but when I do, there it is.” — Unknown Author
“While we don’t always get what we want, we always get what we choose.” — John C. Maxwell
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Good Boxing Day afternoon Colonel.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. As humans we think we know more than we really do sometimes, so don’t always count on yourself for the tuth. The below article peaks volumes to that thought. Have blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/dont-always-follow-your-conscience
Don’t Always Follow Your Conscience
Article by Andy Naselli Professor, Bethlehem College & Seminary
Your conscience is your consciousness of what you believe is right and wrong. It’s a generally reliable instrument, so as a general rule you should follow your conscience. But general rules have exceptions. That voice in your head is not necessarily God’s voice. Sometimes your conscience may be theologically incorrect. That was the case for Christians in…
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