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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Wednesday"Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" where VFV will host the next Virtual RallyPoint "Meet and Greet" this evening in Castle Rock, CO — 6 November 2019!
Today is: "Meet and Greet Day!" Why Not?
"Meeting and greeting people can create new friendships, build new opportunities, connect resources, and provide support for those in need — take time to make the connection!" - COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Drop in this evening for the 3rd Virtual "Meet and Greet" hosted by VFV, WFL, and COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs — dial in and say "Hi" to your brothers and sisters — check it out:
https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/5203592
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "We met for a reason, either you're a blessing or a lesson." — Frank Ocean
"There are ways to meet people and surround yourself with like-minded people who will support you." — Chris Colfer
"You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you meet those people you can’t forget. Those are your ’friends." — Mark Twain
"Mingle often with good people to keep your soul nourished." — Anthony Douglas Williams
"Right now, someone you haven’t met is out there wondering what it would be like to meet someone like you." — Unknown Author
"The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate." — O. Henry
"Meeting new people is just remembering faces of God we've forgotten." — Harry Whitewolf
"Meeting another human is always a sacred event." — Bryant H. McGill
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: "Respect Always - Warriors for Life!" – COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Wednesday"Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" where VFV will host the next Virtual RallyPoint "Meet and Greet" this evening in Castle Rock, CO — 6 November 2019!
Today is: "Meet and Greet Day!" Why Not?
"Meeting and greeting people can create new friendships, build new opportunities, connect resources, and provide support for those in need — take time to make the connection!" - COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Drop in this evening for the 3rd Virtual "Meet and Greet" hosted by VFV, WFL, and COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs — dial in and say "Hi" to your brothers and sisters — check it out:
https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/5203592
Support our Warriors in Need — Challenge them to Stay Alive: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "We met for a reason, either you're a blessing or a lesson." — Frank Ocean
"There are ways to meet people and surround yourself with like-minded people who will support you." — Chris Colfer
"You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you meet those people you can’t forget. Those are your ’friends." — Mark Twain
"Mingle often with good people to keep your soul nourished." — Anthony Douglas Williams
"Right now, someone you haven’t met is out there wondering what it would be like to meet someone like you." — Unknown Author
"The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate." — O. Henry
"Meeting new people is just remembering faces of God we've forgotten." — Harry Whitewolf
"Meeting another human is always a sacred event." — Bryant H. McGill
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: "Respect Always - Warriors for Life!" – COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs I love meeting new people. I always wonder what they will bring to the table and what I can offer them in return. Sometimes it isn't much; a friendly word or a smile and we go our own ways but sometimes a person I want to stay connected to just happens to wander in and then I am thrilled to have them join my group of friends/family. And you never know when that will be so leave the door open...
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CH (CPT) (Join to see) LTC Stephen F. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Sgt (Join to see) Sgt John H. Maj Marty Hogan SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown MSgt David Hoffman Sgt (Join to see) SP5 Mark Kuzinski CMSgt (Join to see) SPC Mark Huddleston SCPO Morris Ramsey LTC (Join to see) CPL Dave Hoover
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Lt Col Charlie Brown - Absolutely agree, Ma'am. Took a while for me to stop the grieving - now I'm just happy the event happened at all. Grateful for the good times.
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I are becoming more transparent and trustworthy as we mature in the faith, my friend and sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
I thank YOU LORD that YOU have blessed each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters with the Comforter who guides us, sanctifies us and admonishes throughout our life on earth.
I pray that YOU lead encouragers to greet and meet with the severely depressed, the widows, the widowers, those laid up in hospital beds and nursing homes and others who feel lonely – especially at thanksgiving and Christmas.
I pray that each one of us are becoming more hospitable, gracious, compassionate and encouraging. Use us dear God to bring people together in joy.
Empower each one to become a better listener and open doors for us to demonstrate our listening capacity to people who need to be encouraged.
Restore the years the locusts have eaten in broken families. I pray dear God that YOU are restoring families who have been feuding or otherwise estranged for a long time. Guide people to confess, repent and seek forgiveness for real or perceived wrongs.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT James Murphy
I thank YOU LORD that YOU have blessed each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters with the Comforter who guides us, sanctifies us and admonishes throughout our life on earth.
I pray that YOU lead encouragers to greet and meet with the severely depressed, the widows, the widowers, those laid up in hospital beds and nursing homes and others who feel lonely – especially at thanksgiving and Christmas.
I pray that each one of us are becoming more hospitable, gracious, compassionate and encouraging. Use us dear God to bring people together in joy.
Empower each one to become a better listener and open doors for us to demonstrate our listening capacity to people who need to be encouraged.
Restore the years the locusts have eaten in broken families. I pray dear God that YOU are restoring families who have been feuding or otherwise estranged for a long time. Guide people to confess, repent and seek forgiveness for real or perceived wrongs.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT James Murphy
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SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth
Well said LTC Brown,
I too enjoy the meeting of new faces. The excitement & challenge for what it might bring. I treat every occasion with respect, dignity & the courage to reach out when & if needed, and if it’s just to listen, what with my experience in the Army, & the corporate world, I feel it has helped others just by taking a genuine interest in their
conversation. But many times, I have learned from them, developed friendships that I enjoy keeping in contact with.
I too enjoy the meeting of new faces. The excitement & challenge for what it might bring. I treat every occasion with respect, dignity & the courage to reach out when & if needed, and if it’s just to listen, what with my experience in the Army, & the corporate world, I feel it has helped others just by taking a genuine interest in their
conversation. But many times, I have learned from them, developed friendships that I enjoy keeping in contact with.
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Good Morning, Colonel Burroughs!
I like what Twain offered in his quote:
"You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you meet those people you can’t forget. Those are your ’friends." — Mark Twain
I also think Charles Schultz of Peanuts fame offers a great quote on friendship.
Have a great day and thanks for the uplifting topic today.
I like what Twain offered in his quote:
"You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you meet those people you can’t forget. Those are your ’friends." — Mark Twain
I also think Charles Schultz of Peanuts fame offers a great quote on friendship.
Have a great day and thanks for the uplifting topic today.
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LTC Wayne Brandon
COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Thank you and while I would love to be on the M&G I have a meeting at the church tonight so will have to pass. I'll try the next time because I really enjoy those sessions.
Have a great time!
Have a great time!
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I are becoming more transparent and trustworthy as we mature in the faith, my friend and brother-in-Christ LTC Wayne Brandon.
I thank YOU LORD that YOU have blessed each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters with the Comforter who guides us, sanctifies us and admonishes throughout our life on earth.
I pray that YOU lead encouragers to greet and meet with the severely depressed, the widows, the widowers, those laid up in hospital beds and nursing homes and others who feel lonely – especially at thanksgiving and Christmas.
I pray that each one of us are becoming more hospitable, gracious, compassionate and encouraging. Use us dear God to bring people together in joy.
Empower each one to become a better listener and open doors for us to demonstrate our listening capacity to people who need to be encouraged.
Restore the years the locusts have eaten in broken families. I pray dear God that YOU are restoring families who have been feuding or otherwise estranged for a long time. Guide people to confess, repent and seek forgiveness for real or perceived wrongs.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT James Murphy
I thank YOU LORD that YOU have blessed each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters with the Comforter who guides us, sanctifies us and admonishes throughout our life on earth.
I pray that YOU lead encouragers to greet and meet with the severely depressed, the widows, the widowers, those laid up in hospital beds and nursing homes and others who feel lonely – especially at thanksgiving and Christmas.
I pray that each one of us are becoming more hospitable, gracious, compassionate and encouraging. Use us dear God to bring people together in joy.
Empower each one to become a better listener and open doors for us to demonstrate our listening capacity to people who need to be encouraged.
Restore the years the locusts have eaten in broken families. I pray dear God that YOU are restoring families who have been feuding or otherwise estranged for a long time. Guide people to confess, repent and seek forgiveness for real or perceived wrongs.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT James Murphy
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LTC Wayne Brandon
LTC Stephen F. - Thank you my friend and brother in Christ for the blessing you are to the RP community and to me, personally.
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Good morning my RP Family. Meeting and greeting for us as veterans, in a group is great but what about in our day to day lives. I enjoy meeting people even if they have no military connection. I guess one could say I tend to be rather gregarious. I have enjoyed being in the midst of a group of people but now in my later years, I don’t seem to have that same opportunity that I once enjoyed. I guess that is why I love Rally a Point and Warriors for Life so much. Over time, my reasons for that meeting has morphed into something more satisfying for me. My desires now are to reach out to people and share God’s Word. I welcome all to reach out to me as I will try to reach out to you. I have included an article by Grace Robinson about the 7 top Bible verses about welcoming other people. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from patheo.com
Top 7 Bible Verses About Welcoming Other People
JUNE 16, 2015 BY GRACE ROBINSON
Our God is a welcoming God. He welcomes anyone and everyone who believes on Jesus into His family. While He lived on earth, Jesus always welcomed anyone into His presence or to wherever He was preaching at the time.
With Jesus as our example, we should never be shy about welcoming others. Whether it’s welcoming friends into our home, visitors into our church, or just saying hello to a stranger on the street, as Christians we should display the welcoming attitude of God.
To help you study this welcoming attitude of God, here are seven Bible verses to get you started:
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28
This verse epitomizes God’s welcoming attitude. This reminder was written to the early church. It went against their culture to welcome people different from themselves (Greeks, slaves, etc.) – just like in today’s world, there are some people we might find it hard to welcome based on our cultural expectations. But if someone is a believer in Christ, they are the same as we are, and should be welcomed.
“For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?” Matthew 5:46-48
This verse is about welcoming everyone, not just fellow Christians. This does not contradict the previous example, though – if anything, it takes the welcoming concept to the next logical step. It’s easy to welcome those like us (other Christians), but what about those who are so different that they’re not even believers? Welcoming those who have nothing in common with us should be one of the distinguishing marks of Christians.
“When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing.” Luke 9:11
If we’re to follow Jesus’ example, then we should be as welcoming as He is here. Not only did He treat the crowds with kindness by welcoming them, He did something for them – He told them about the Kingdom and He healed them. Being welcoming is more than just saying hello – it’s finding ways to bless people.
“When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.” Acts 15:4
Here is another good illustration of Christians welcoming other Christians. In this case, “they” are Paul, Barnabas, and others traveling to Jerusalem on a mission for the newly-birthed church. This passage reminds us to be not just welcoming in general, but to welcome and serve workers in the church. Whether it’s a missionary, an elder, or the groundskeeper, anyone who works for the church should always be welcomed by other church workers and fellow believers.
“And thus you shall greet him: ‘Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.” 1 Samuel 25:6
Peace – this is one of the simplest, easiest ways to ensure that you always have a welcoming attitude. Focus on peace – in your heart, your home, and in the words you say – and everyone around you will feel welcome.
“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7
Bible verses about welcoming others
If any verse serves as a blatant reminder about Jesus’ welcoming nature, this one is it. Jesus died for us so that we could be welcomed, sinless and reborn, into the presence of God. Dare we exclude or ignore others for our own petty reasons when Jesus sacrificed himself to make us welcome?
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.” Matthew 25:35-36
This is probably one of the most well-known verses about welcoming others. It speaks specifically to those who might initially be hard to welcome – the poor, the sick, or anyone who we consider “different.” But our kindness is not only a reflection on Christianity as a whole, but it’s a direct reflection on how we think about Jesus.
Conclusion
There are many more verses about welcoming other people – after all, the entire Bible is the story of how God has welcomed all of humanity. So the next time you find yourself wanting to exclude others for a selfish reason – or wanting to reach out but not sure how to do it – start with these seven verses. Now go make someone feel welcome today!
Article by Grace Robinson
Taken from patheo.com
Top 7 Bible Verses About Welcoming Other People
JUNE 16, 2015 BY GRACE ROBINSON
Our God is a welcoming God. He welcomes anyone and everyone who believes on Jesus into His family. While He lived on earth, Jesus always welcomed anyone into His presence or to wherever He was preaching at the time.
With Jesus as our example, we should never be shy about welcoming others. Whether it’s welcoming friends into our home, visitors into our church, or just saying hello to a stranger on the street, as Christians we should display the welcoming attitude of God.
To help you study this welcoming attitude of God, here are seven Bible verses to get you started:
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28
This verse epitomizes God’s welcoming attitude. This reminder was written to the early church. It went against their culture to welcome people different from themselves (Greeks, slaves, etc.) – just like in today’s world, there are some people we might find it hard to welcome based on our cultural expectations. But if someone is a believer in Christ, they are the same as we are, and should be welcomed.
“For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?” Matthew 5:46-48
This verse is about welcoming everyone, not just fellow Christians. This does not contradict the previous example, though – if anything, it takes the welcoming concept to the next logical step. It’s easy to welcome those like us (other Christians), but what about those who are so different that they’re not even believers? Welcoming those who have nothing in common with us should be one of the distinguishing marks of Christians.
“When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing.” Luke 9:11
If we’re to follow Jesus’ example, then we should be as welcoming as He is here. Not only did He treat the crowds with kindness by welcoming them, He did something for them – He told them about the Kingdom and He healed them. Being welcoming is more than just saying hello – it’s finding ways to bless people.
“When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.” Acts 15:4
Here is another good illustration of Christians welcoming other Christians. In this case, “they” are Paul, Barnabas, and others traveling to Jerusalem on a mission for the newly-birthed church. This passage reminds us to be not just welcoming in general, but to welcome and serve workers in the church. Whether it’s a missionary, an elder, or the groundskeeper, anyone who works for the church should always be welcomed by other church workers and fellow believers.
“And thus you shall greet him: ‘Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.” 1 Samuel 25:6
Peace – this is one of the simplest, easiest ways to ensure that you always have a welcoming attitude. Focus on peace – in your heart, your home, and in the words you say – and everyone around you will feel welcome.
“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7
Bible verses about welcoming others
If any verse serves as a blatant reminder about Jesus’ welcoming nature, this one is it. Jesus died for us so that we could be welcomed, sinless and reborn, into the presence of God. Dare we exclude or ignore others for our own petty reasons when Jesus sacrificed himself to make us welcome?
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.” Matthew 25:35-36
This is probably one of the most well-known verses about welcoming others. It speaks specifically to those who might initially be hard to welcome – the poor, the sick, or anyone who we consider “different.” But our kindness is not only a reflection on Christianity as a whole, but it’s a direct reflection on how we think about Jesus.
Conclusion
There are many more verses about welcoming other people – after all, the entire Bible is the story of how God has welcomed all of humanity. So the next time you find yourself wanting to exclude others for a selfish reason – or wanting to reach out but not sure how to do it – start with these seven verses. Now go make someone feel welcome today!
Article by Grace Robinson
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
Maj Marty Hogan - wow, you sure know how to motivate me. It is nice to know that. I am humbled by your kind words. I will continue to strive for good responses and content. Be blessed, my friend.
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I are becoming more transparent and trustworthy as we mature in the faith, my friend and brother-in-Christ PO1 H Gene Lawrence and sister-in-Christ Linda Lawrence.
I thank YOU LORD that YOU have blessed each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters with the Comforter who guides us, sanctifies us and admonishes throughout our life on earth.
I pray that YOU lead encouragers to greet and meet with the severely depressed, the widows, the widowers, those laid up in hospital beds and nursing homes and others who feel lonely – especially at thanksgiving and Christmas.
I pray that each one of us are becoming more hospitable, gracious, compassionate and encouraging. Use us dear God to bring people together in joy.
Empower each one to become a better listener and open doors for us to demonstrate our listening capacity to people who need to be encouraged.
Restore the years the locusts have eaten in broken families. I pray dear God that YOU are restoring families who have been feuding or otherwise estranged for a long time. Guide people to confess, repent and seek forgiveness for real or perceived wrongs.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT James Murphy
I thank YOU LORD that YOU have blessed each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters with the Comforter who guides us, sanctifies us and admonishes throughout our life on earth.
I pray that YOU lead encouragers to greet and meet with the severely depressed, the widows, the widowers, those laid up in hospital beds and nursing homes and others who feel lonely – especially at thanksgiving and Christmas.
I pray that each one of us are becoming more hospitable, gracious, compassionate and encouraging. Use us dear God to bring people together in joy.
Empower each one to become a better listener and open doors for us to demonstrate our listening capacity to people who need to be encouraged.
Restore the years the locusts have eaten in broken families. I pray dear God that YOU are restoring families who have been feuding or otherwise estranged for a long time. Guide people to confess, repent and seek forgiveness for real or perceived wrongs.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT James Murphy
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