Bob Turner

Finish Well

September 13, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

There is something about the grand opening, the starting gun, the first day, or the kick off that strikes at the heart of people to get them on board.

Being short-sighted and seeking immediate satisfaction often prevents long range goals from reaching fruition.

Weariness, stress, slow movement, and discouragement set in and cause us to forget or lose sight of the original goals.

The idea of finishing well––or strong––is becoming more prevalent. We need leaders who know how to start and finish well.

Satan does not mind our starting if he knows he can prevent us from finishing.

Let us stay the course and finish well.

Opportunity

September 12, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

An opportunity involves circumstances presenting possibility, either to be gained or lost. We cannot take advantage of opportunities if we are unable to see the possibilities.

In part, leadership is about seeing the possibilities and taking advantage of the opportunities the moment they arise.

Few people would turn down the opportunity to double an investment in a short period of time. When the stakes are guaranteed we know the need to act quickly.

The same is true spiritually. Consider: 1) Do we really see the possibilities of reaching out to souls around us? 2) Do we take advantage of the opportunities God presents?

Enduring Trust

September 11, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Enduring life’s challenges is an ability strengthened by victorious faith. Understand that others have also overcome. See the great cloud of witnesses, biblically, historically, and personally.

Trust that God will keep His promises. He will see you through every trial. The adage claims, “If He brings you to it, He will see you through it.” Run with endurance the race that is set before you.

No matter how great the obstacle, at its worst it is still temporary. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus who for the joy before Him endured the cross, despised the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of God.

Fear-Less

September 10, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

All of us, at one point or another, face fear. While we would love to be fearless, to possess an attitude or mindset of having no fear, or the absence of fear, the challenge is daunting.

We need to consider, however, a possibility as it relates to leadership.

Reverse the order. Think about having less fear.

There is an element of doubt when thinking that a leader will have no fear or even eliminate fear. Life and leadership will always present times of fear. During those times we can demonstrate less fear, but what makes it possible to do so? Read Hebrews 11:1 – 12:4.

A Kind Word

September 9, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

In the harshness of our present world, the power behind a kind word strengths the nature of leadership.

Speaking with kindness benefits every level of a leader’s influence. When a word is spoken with kindness several results occur.

The desire to achieve kindness benefits others.
The value or worth of the individual is raised to a level of importance.
The fruit of the Spirit develops into a more Christlike quality.
The goal of unity among brethren is exemplified.
The example of Christ’s sacrifice is characterized by our sacrifice.
The outreach to a world of non-Christians is built upon a foundation of love.

Ultimately, God is glorified.

Patience

September 6, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The principles of leadership never change. People, however, learn and advance differently. There are those who pick up on the process quickly, while others learn at a slower pace. An effort to rush or force them into places or positions when and where they are not ready only creates frustration for everyone involved.

While patience is a virtue that most everyone desires to have “right now,” the ability to demonstrate patience in the development of others is a treasured quality of leaders.

The beauty of patience, when demonstrated by leaders, is that followers are encouraged to develop in ways that reach their greatest potential.

Change

September 5, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Although change frightens many, the nature of change brings several positive qualities.

Questions are generated for gaining a better perspective in prioritizing our purpose in going forward.

Change leads to improvement. Becoming more Christ-like requires change.

We rally together in a unified effort to work for a common purpose.

Change creates firsts we have never experienced which bring enjoyment and satisfaction.

Our faith is bolstered as we move into the unknown, perhaps losing control. We learn to trust God for strength.

Additionally, change brings an air of excitement and enthusiasm.

Embrace change! A better future awaits.

Hope

September 4, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

As leaders, we are messengers of hope. People can endure just about anything if they know there is something better ahead. They need hope something will be better.

The challenge is learning how to help others see that our hope is not based in a promise of a better physical life, but something beyond this life and beyond compare.

This kind of hope was the driving force of the early church, even in the face of death.

Paul indicated that hope of this nature saves us because with it we endure.

Better days are ahead, maybe not in this life, but God holds eternity.

The Destination

September 3, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Where are we going? Do we know? What will we need to get there? How will we know when we arrive?

Spiritually, we know the destination. We anticipate the arrival, but do we know how to get there?

If we are not careful, it is easy to get caught up in the physical areas of life and think less about the spiritual. We then expect God to just “take care of it.”

We would think someone foolish not to follow a map to a destination they have never been before. If so, then how much more foolish when the eternal destination is far more consequential?

The Odds

September 2, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What chance is there, out of all the people on the planet who have never even heard the name of Jesus, you and I heard it?

Why were we so blessed to hear the Gospel when many in the world hear an altered version if they hear it at all?

We need to recognize the responsibility that comes with this opportunity.

Should we keep it to ourselves? Can we really go through each day without considering those who walk through life unaware of what awaits in eternity?

We are blessed among all people. This blessing is one meant to be shared, leading others to a hope of something beyond.

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