Tag: God

Choices

March 3, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Most choices in life have little or no consequential value, but a few choices do. For example, where we live, who we marry, children, raising children, etc.

The greatest choice, however, is connected to our relationship with God.

In order to take a step in the right direction as leaders, we need to make choices that will help others find the path to eternal life.

We share good news for overcoming the past. We give confidence for today. We provide hope for a better tomorrow.

Others seek someone to lead them in the right direction. Let us step up to the challenge and lead for the cause of our Lord.

Motive

February 26, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The motive behind our words and actions is always critical to the success of leadership.

The idea of an ulterior motive indicates a hidden agenda that goes beyond the obvious or stated. The difficulty that often accompanies an ulterior motive is being able to prove the motive. We tend to make accusations about the motives of others because we assume, based on words and actions, the individual has a hidden agenda.

This may or may not be true. We cannot always know the motives of others, but we do know our own.

True spiritual leadership will demonstrate a transparency supported by the word of God. Therefore, we should lead others openly, promoting a pure and sincere motive to lead as God would have us lead.

Stress Factor

February 19, 2026 bobturner saltJournal 0 Comments

What creates stress in your life and why does it seem to increase? Three major contributors are age, education and finances. 

It is amazing how these are connected to who we are, which is directly related to what we do, what others say about us, and what we have.

Only when we recognize who we really are can we overcome this misconception.

Leaders help remove this struggle with stress. 

We all face success and failure. Others speak well of us and against us. We also deal with times when we have and do not have things. 

Whatever happens, we must remember we are the beloved of God.

Promised Land

February 17, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We’ve heard about the land God promises His people. In the Old Testament it was a “land flowing with milk and honey.”

Today, we live with anticipation of a land God has promised, a land beyond anything we can comprehend.

This land will be one of rest where there will be no sickness or death.

Two great truths:

One, we live in a world enslaved to sin. They need someone to lead them to a better land.

Two, God’s people need leaders who will help them keep their focus on this promised land.

The world and the church need leaders who can see the promised land and are willing to lead others there.

Lovin’ It, Really?

February 12, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A few years ago, drive thru attendants at McDonalds used to say, “Welcome to McDonalds. I’m lovin’ it. May I take your order.”

My question is, “Do they really love it?” Or, does the tone of their voice indicate otherwise?

The idea here is formidable for leadership. We should express our enthusiasm and demonstrate our love for God through our leadership of others.

This does not mean we will always have good days, that life will be filled with comfort and convenience, or free from tragedy, illness or difficulty.

It means our joy is found in knowing we can face the challenges of life with confidence, because the outcome of completeness and a hope of an eternal dwelling is far greater than anything this life offers.

Moral Leadership

February 6, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Higher morality calls us to a greater hope, but the only way is through understanding, faith, and a respect for the authority of God and His word. Without this respect, what purpose is there for achieving a higher morality?

After receiving the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari Maathai said, “In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other. That time is now.”

Twenty-two years have passed since this thought was expressed and it is just as relevant and needed today.

Questions

February 5, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The questions asked by God and Jesus are convicting.

God asked Adam and Eve, “Where are you?” Why? He wanted them to realize where they were in relationship to Him.

Do we know where we are in relationship to God?

After Peter tells Jesus he would lay down his life for Him, Jesus asks, “Will you lay down your life for Me?”

Would we lay down our life for Jesus?

Will we live for Him?

Seems strange to think we would lay down our life for Him, yet be unwilling to live for Him, doesn’t it?

Take a moment and ask a few questions and think about the answers.

Leading to the Light

February 3, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

God is light and in Him there is no darkness. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.”

Christians are also a light to the world. We walk in the light and let our light shine.

Think about the light of our leadership.

The role of spiritual leaders is twofold: 1) We lead those who are in darkness into the light of Christ, salvation gained, and 2) We help children of light walk in the light, salvation maintained.

If we can channel our focus in these two areas, our leadership reaches its greatest significance and those who follow are eternally grateful.

Purposeful Leadership

January 30, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Jill Briscoe’s book Jonah and the Worm is one for all ages. This quick read provides a great connection to leadership.

God’s purpose is not always understood at first. There will be times we do not understand God’s purpose until we have completed His will.

Whoever does God’s will is great in His eyes, even though they may be small. Leaders should never overlook the influence of anyone regardless of their size or contribution.

It is not the length, but the power of the message that changes lives. Jonah’s message was five words and changed an entire city. The lesson? Think before speaking.

We need to constantly learn how to improve our leadership.

Balance and Priorities

January 21, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A gentleman at the local fitness center once said, “anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” 

The common application of this idea is a “workaholic.” We easily get wrapped up and consumed in various areas of what we do.

How do we prevent falling into this trap of obsessiveness and overdoing it?

We need balance. Balancing family, work, and other activities is challenging. If not careful, we become imbalanced and overdo one above the other.

We need to evaluate priorities. We need to live according to the proper priorities of God, family, work.

While there are other ideas to consider, these steps will help us prevent overdoing as leaders.

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