The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Jun 15
- 3 min read
“Don’t stay where you’ve always been, get somewhere that meets your purpose and values!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — June 16, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Somewhere Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders always have somewhere to go and someone to lead. It’s critical to take people somewhere positive and motivating by providing direction and purpose. People are your most valuable asset, so take them somewhere they can reach their highest potential!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Never fear shadows. They simply mean there’s a light shining somewhere nearby.”— Ruth E. Renkel
“The first step to getting somewhere is to decide where you want to go.” — Unknown Author
“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” — J. P. Morgan
“For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.” — Ivan Panin
“Somewhere something incredible is waiting to be known.” — Carl Sagan
“Sometimes you just need to switch off your daily routine and go somewhere far away just to rediscover yourself.” — Unknown Author
“Somewhere on your journey don’t forget to turn around and enjoy the view.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. For every person there is somewhere they long to be. I know where where my somewhere is and that is in eternity with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://billygraham.org/answers/what-does-the-bible-mean-when-it-says-somewhere-that-in-gods-eyes-a-day-isnt-any-different-from-1000-years
Billy Graham “My Answer”
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Q:
What does the Bible mean when it says somewhere that in God's eyes a day isn't any different from 1,000 years? Does this mean God isn't interested in what takes place in human history, for example?
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The Bible does say that God looks at time differently from the way we do. We see only the next hour or the next day,…
A leaders job is to get those who haven't the faintest idea to understand the somewhere they are going to be.