Tag: God

Generosity

August 28, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The idea of generosity is characterized by this thought: The greatest Giver (God), with the greatest motive (love) gave the greatest gift (His only Son) for the greatest need (our sin).

Leaders should exemplify generosity. The value of generosity is witnessed in the example of God.

Leadership is built on giving.

…our time
…our energy
…our money
…our emotions
…our ability

What best suits your giving? Do you give what is left over, easy and convenient, or is your generosity suited by giving your best?

Succession Planning

August 21, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Christianity is a learned, taught system. This duplication process is how Christianity grows.

The same is true for leaders, especially spiritual leaders.

John Maxwell calls this the “Law of Reproduction.” He says, “If you want to grow, lead followers. If you want to multiply, lead leaders.”

Are we planning, grooming, and mentoring someone to lead when we are gone?

Too often, we find a lack of qualified men to lead God’s people. Why? There are several reasons, but one falls on the need for leaders to reproduce themselves.

Let us rise up and change the future by preparing others to lead today.

The Time is Now

August 15, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Now is the acceptable time.

It is time…

It is time for leaders to stand up and lead.
It is time to be men and women of God.
It is time to fulfill your role and responsibility in the home.
It is time for Christians to speak up about their faith.

All you have is right now, and it is time. Do not waste what God has given you. Take advantage of the time you are given and begin now!

It is time to make a difference.

Seeing the Unseen

August 12, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

This statement deals with more than just “seeing” God. What exactly is involved? Consider a little background.

We must consider where we have been. Consider the past year. What mistakes were made? What successes were enjoyed? Was God part of the equation?

We must also consider where we are right now. Are we where we need to be at this time? Will this place provide a basis for where we need to go? Is God part of the equation?

Now we can formulate plans on where to go from here. Seeing God’s part in our past and present allows us to see His hand in our future.

If God is not part of the equation, we do not have a clear vision!

Appreciation

August 8, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When businesses host a “Customer Appreciation Day,” they offer special pricing to express their gratitude to customers.

Appreciation is best summed up in the depth of our gratitude. Cicero claimed, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” (Cicero, ‘Pro Plancio,’ 54 B.C.)

When was the last time you expressed gratitude?
What actions or qualities move you to be thankful?
How often do you express your gratitude?
Have you considered why you are thankful?

Express your gratitude for the physical and spiritual ways God has blessed your life. To Him be the glory.

Obligation

August 6, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

An obligation is an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound, a duty or commitment.

While it is impossible to force someone to do anything, we tend to use our skills of persuasion whenever we can to motivate others into action.

When we consider leadership, we need to examine our obligation to Christ and others.

We have tasted the grace of God. We enjoy the gift of salvation. Just the thought carries a moral and spiritual obligation.

Considering our obligation highlights the need to commit ourselves to lead others to heaven.

Lead, Leader, Leadership

August 4, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

“Lead is a verb, leader is a noun, and leadership is both.” Not sure who to credit with this thought, but it speaks volumes.

Leadership involves both the person and action.
Leadership speaks to both who we are and what we do.
Leadership requires an effort to develop both the individual and method.
Leadership drives home the necessity of personality and character.

We must keep in mind the development process of making great spiritual leaders. The constant dedication to the act of molding one’s ability to lead helps us all become the leadership of God.

Unexpected Events

August 1, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Most everyone experiences unexpected events that keep them from fulfilling personal expectations.

Disappointment generally overshadows any joy we previously possessed. What can help us prepare for these times?

Expected the unexpected. We know the unexpected happens, so expect it.

Never go it alone. When these events occur, seek help from others.

Prepare a back up plan…always. The key is to prepare. Have a plan ready!

Trust in a positive result. When we put it and leave it in God’s hands, good will come.

It can be a hard lesson, but when learned, rarely are we surprised.

Faith

July 24, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The more reliable the leader, the more trust is developed. The result is confidence.

Paul was confident in his Savior. John spoke of the confidence we have in prayer.

The common thread in both thoughts is faith.

Our confidence is built on faith.

With faith in the power of God, impossibility is eliminated.
With faith in the working of God, prayers are answered.
With faith in the power of God working in us, we can change the world.

I pray our leadership possesses the confidence God intended for a people of faith.

Measuring Success

July 10, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What determines success or failure?

Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. It is further identified as the attainment of popularity or profit.

While this is broad, it is also revealing. How often do we consider success only in terms of fame and fortune? By a number? Quantitatively?

In leadership, we need to remember that true success is defined as…

Remaining true to the course…
Learning from mistakes…
Seeing growth in a positive direction…
Growing each person into their potential…

Most may measure success by a profit and loss column, but not in spiritual leadership. True success is measured by God.

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