Tag: Eternity

Negativity

January 22, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Negativity is a powerful influence. Whether age, circumstances of life, challenges within the church, or any number of areas, we can easily become cynical.

We cannot and must not allow daily external situations influence our efforts in making change.

We not only have a reason to live, but a reason to have joy in this life, as we anticipate the coming of an eternal one.

Our efforts as leaders must be to make a positive change. The external circumstances will always exist and challenge the core of leadership. However, we must arise above it and lead to make a positive change, beginning with us.

An Eternal Matter

December 31, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When we boil it all down, what really matters?

We often make life complicated. We get caught up in trivial pursuits and do not focus of what really matters.

Please do not misunderstand. We must work to provide for our families. We need time for rest and recreation. There are also family responsibilities.

If, however, we believe that spiritual and eternal matters are the priority, then why do we often spend our lives focused on areas that are temporary in nature?

As we end 2025 and begin 2026, a new year, let us lead with our priorities firmly established and influence the major areas of life in ways to make heaven that much sweeter.

The Shape of Leadership

December 30, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Our world is filled with all kinds of shapes. Some are round, some are square. Shapes take the form of an octagon or triangle. There are shapes that are long and short, deep and wide.

What is the shape of our leadership? Leaders can take the shape of…

…dictatorship, leadership by force of arms.
…representation, leadership that represents others.
…the status quo, leadership that does little or nothing different.
…paternalism, leadership that is fatherly.
…sacrifice, leadership that seeks the greatest good for all.

Each area can play a part in what shapes us as a leader. May our leadership be sacrificial, one that shapes eternity.

Head and Heart

October 30, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Using our head to lead ourselves means we:
…think before we speak or act.
…consider the short and long term consequences of our words and actions.
…weigh the evidence and ask evaluating questions before making decisions.

Using our heart to lead others means we:
…devote ourselves to learning and serving the needs of others.
…prioritize our time toward maturity in relationship development.
…risk the temporary satisfaction for the eternal gain.

It is often said, “To lead yourself, use your head. To lead others, use your heart.”

Let us be mindful of how to lead with both head and heart.

Changing Influence

October 13, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Think about your leadership. How will your influence be remembered in the church and community where you live and serve?

Harry Truman said, “Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.”

Will you be remembered because you made a change for the better?

Will your leadership impact the eternal good of others?

If it seems the world stands still around you, maybe it is time you stood up to lead. Seize the opportunity to change things for the better. Lead as God would have you do!

Time

September 17, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We have all heard someone say, or perhaps said ourselves, “Wait just a second.” Usually, we use this phrase when we are busy and someone else (generally our children) want our attention.

The value of time is priceless.

For adults, all we know and comprehend is time. The value we place on it is generally based on what we can earn in a space of time.

However, a time is coming when the existence of time will no longer exist. We need to understand that how we use our time now determines our eternity.

Make the most of time.

Great Work

June 23, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

As spiritual leaders, we need to love what we do, knowing the benefits for the life to come.

We need to believe and know this is a great work!

Steve Jobs once said, “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”

The work is far too valuable and important to do just enough to get by, the bare minimum.

This is God’s work. Let us love it, live it, and invest our lives into it.

Legacy

June 19, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Consider the power one person has to change the world.

Numerous people have changed the direction of events in history. However, none compare to the power of the One who changed the course of the physical and eternal realm.

He is the One we need to know. He is the One we must lead others to know.

While others may leave an incredible legacy, their lives will end and their soul will stand in the presence of the Creator.

Our legacy as leaders must make a difference in the eternal outcome of others, not just the physical.

Step Up and Lead

June 9, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

“Go to the people. Learn from them. Live with them. Start with what they know. Build with what they have. The best of leaders when the job is done, when the task is accomplished, the people will say we have done it ourselves” (Lao Tzu).

Leadership of this nature will…

Build confidence in others.
Strengthen the focus of the group.
Accomplish more and greater overall good.
Leave an eternal legacy.

Heaven will be home for many more people because of this kind of leadership.

Leadership is needed. Will we step up and do our part?

Greatest Job

June 6, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Life is too short to work at a career we hate. In addition, when we love what we do, it never feels like work.

This does not mean there will never be problems or challenges, even with a job we love. However, when we love what we do, the difference is noticeable.

Regardless of our career choice, nothing holds more value than leading others to Christ. There is no greater opportunity or privilege than changing someone’s eternal destination.

When our relationship with God makes a difference for others, we learn the love of the greatest job.

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