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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Surround yourself with people that will keep the fire in your life going!
Today's Message is: "Fire Day!" Why Not?

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


Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” today and every day until they return home safely once again.


Good “R.E.D. Friday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 14 July 2023!

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

“If leaders want to light a fire in others, then they need to light themselves on fire with passion and enthusiasm. The fire and desire in your people begins with your energy and how you pursue your purpose, goals, and vision. Ignite your flame!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Drop in every Friday evening at 6:30 PM ET for “The Front Porch!” a women’s only open forum with Army Veteran Kim Gwinner.


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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” — Rumi

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Build a man a fire, and he’ll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.” — Terry Pratchett


“Light a fire they can’t put out.” — Unknown Author

“What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” — Charles Bukowski


“Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It’s our goal in life to find it and keep it lit.” — Mary Lou Retton

“No one needs to light a fire under you when there’s a fire in you.” — Richie Norton


“Isn’t it strange that the most gentle of hearts belong to all the souls on fire.” — Michelle Schaper

“Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.” — Stephen R. Covey


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gasman0617
gasman0617
Jul 14, 2023

Glad my message today hit home Gene.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jul 14, 2023





Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. When the day of judgment comes to all mankind, I would truly hope the hear the words from God, “Well done, my good and faithful servant” , because I was on fire for the Lord daily. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://davidireland.org/blog/2022/07/03/the-fire-of-god/


How to Keep the Fire Burning

To keep God’s Holy Spirit alive and active, you must work at it. By Alex Harrison • February 2014

From time to time, a person asks me, “Do I have God’s Holy Spirit?” In most cases, when someone asks that question, they are in a heavy trial or perhaps a very low spiritual…

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Jul 14, 2023

Great leaders always keep a pilot light lit......the need to light the fire can come at the most unexpected times.



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gasman0617
gasman0617
Jul 14, 2023

Good RED Friday Colonel





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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jul 14, 2023
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Good morning Robert. With all that I have been going through lately, I would like to think that I was being refined by God’s Fire. Blessings my friend.

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