The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

- May 1
- 3 min read
“Everyone has unique, quirky, and talented gifts to share, but the greatest gifts to share are kindness and grace!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” around the world today and every day until they come home!

Good “R.E.D. Friday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — May 2, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Gifts Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders create a culture that helps unlock the gifts and talents that people possess. They empower people to bring value to the team and organization. When you share your gifts, people will have a sense of value and it allows them to realize their own gifts, abilities and potential!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Some gifts are big. Others are small. But the ones that come from the heart are the best gifts of all.” — Tinku Razoria
“The best gifts come from the heart, not the store.” — Sarah Dessen

“The most treasured gifts are the meaningful moments we create with people we love. They become priceless memories decorating our lives.” — Dodinsky
“Challenges are gifts in disguise.” — Unknown Author

“Life is not a gift to be received, but rather, infinite gifts that we can give.” — Benjamin F. Sullivan
“One of the greatest gifts you can give to anyone is the gift of your attention.” — Jim Rohn

“Your purpose in life is to use your gifts and talents to help other people. Your journey in life teaches you how to do that.” — Tom Krause
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Join our Volunteer and Army Veteran Jennifer Roy every Friday evening for "Victims to Survivors!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
Friday Evenings: "Victims to Survivors!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Victims to Survivors!"
Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – Every Friday Evening starting @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84406912947
Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604
“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. In my opinion, the best gift that I could give anyone would be the wonderful message of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-does-the-bible-say-about-giving-gifts.html
What Does the Bible Say about Giving Gifts?
Lisa Loraine Baker
Author of Someplace to Be Somebody
PUBLISHEDJanuary 09, 2025
Gifts. We all love receiving them, and most of us rejoice to give gifts to others. At the heart of any season of giving is usually the desire to please someone with a gift. What does the Bible say about giving gifts?
For this article, we will focus on physical gifts given and received…
I used to have a version of this quote hanging in my office. It was/is my mantra, but sadly not everyone understood it.