Tag: Family

Getting Out of the Rut

December 30, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The rut is easy, comfortable, and expected.

We never seem to find the time to talk to a neighbor about Jesus. We are busy with a variety of family and work activities. Starting a Bible study would fill up another night. When we get home at night we are tired and we just want to sit down and relax.

However, our neighbors, the grocery clerk, bank teller, those in sales,and the waiter or waitress, still need Christ.

We have to get out of the rut, get uncomfortable, and start thinking souls. We are spiritual leaders and our task on earth is to lead others to Him.

Power of Rest

September 24, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leaders need to remember the importance of rest.

Personally, this is not my strong suit. The thought of taking a full day off without checking e-mail, carrying and answering the cell-phone, writing a thought for the leadership post, or something work related is strange.

Maybe you do not suffer with this mindset, but if you do, then consider the following.

Time to rest and recover is valuable to the overall work performance of everyone.

Rest helps create greater enthusiasm and energy to reach the goal.

Our family life improves. Work performance increases. It is a win – win situation.

Family Leadership

September 23, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

There is still much we can learn from the family unit to help our spiritual leadership.

Families must be skilled in conflict resolution. No family is free from problems: financial, personality, health, communication, etc. How conflicts are resolved determines the success of the family.

Families must learn to cooperate. The idea of sharing one bathroom, rationing the food supply, and taking care of household chores, demands working together.

Families also need a common purpose. There will always be different personalities, opinions, objections, conflicts, and the list goes on. However, when families understand and strive for a common purpose, they are able to resolve problems, cooperate, and work together.

Reason or Excuse

August 15, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Is there a difference between a reason and an excuse?

When we examine how we live life (words we use, attitude we display, places we visit, how we treat our family, and our attendance to worship) would we have a reason or excuse for the choices we make?

When we think about our allegiances to friends and family, would we give a reason or excuse for placing those allegiances above our loyalty and faithfulness to God?

More questions could be asked.

Our time, life, and allegiances all need greater consideration as we must one day give an account for how we prioritize them. Let us lead with the same consideration.

Consistency

July 12, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

One of the greatest forms of hypocrisy occurs when parents tell their children to live a certain way, yet not live by the same standard themselves.

I am not saying you must be perfect, regardless of the standard under consideration. However, there needs to be consistency.

Children already push the limits as close to the line as possible and measure every action by the consistency of parental guidance.

We must develop a consistency in approaching how the standard is lived in the home.

When we fail to live up to the standard: admit it, apologize, and make restitution. Do not excuse it…ever!

Refuge of Home

July 11, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Our children are influenced from a very young age. Our influence is far greater than we can imagine, until we see and hear the expressions of our influence expressed by our children.

Because this is true, as parents we need to give serious consideration to the words and activities expressed in our own lives.

We need to set the kind of standard we are comfortable seeing expressed in the lives of our children. We face enough challenges in battling the worldly influence surrounding us.

Use the home as a refuge that is sanctified by the teachings of God’s word.

Home

June 7, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Nothing is more comforting than the thought of going home after being away.

A place where one lives permanently is significant to the nature of home. However, it is the defining qualities of home that make the difference.

While permanent, what makes it special is belonging to a family. Home is the place where we are accepted.

On earth, the church should provide the same expression of home. I am not referring to the physical structure where the church meets, but the value of relationships that bring us together as a family, where we belong and we are accepted.

Catch Your Breath

January 3, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Few areas of life are more challenging than taking time to just breathe. I am amazed how often God has a way of working in our lives to help us see the need to “stop and smell the roses.”

I have seen a strong work ethic from both family and friends.

I never recall a time when something did not need to be done. Life was full…and busy.

I understand the reality of the old adage “the older you get the faster time goes by.” As I age, and the pace of life steadily increases, I realize the need to take a moment to catch my breath.

Timing is Everything

September 22, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Timing is everything. How many times have we heard this statement or one similar? Yet, it is true on a number of levels.

When addressing a delicate situation, timing is everything.

When faced with life changing decisions, timing is everything.

When waiting for answers to test results, timing is everything.

When confronting a family member, fellow worker or employee, timing is everything.

God reminds us there is an appointed time for everything (Ecc. 3:1).

If we step back, think for a moment, and ask ourselves, “Is this the right time to continue in this direction?” maybe we can handle whatever life throws our way.

Whatever It Takes

August 28, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Is leadership worth it? Are we not better off to let someone else lead? Why not focus on ourselves and our family? Would life not be easier?

Think about how it affects us on a personal level.

Will the long-term results be worth the decision?

If we relinquish the opportunity to lead, will we be content for our children to follow someone or something else?

If brethren decide to follow the path of error, will we accept the consequences for our choice not to lead?

When we weigh it all out, we will probably find that leadership is worth whatever it takes!

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