Tag: God

Details

April 13, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Details make a difference.

Spiritual leadership involves a number of significant areas within the church and our world. We can easily lose sight of those details only to focus on what we see as a larger – big picture – idea of scripture and the work.

At times it may be a word, phrase, or suggestion, but those details bring a wealth of blessings to our leadership. We will find it also provides a great blessing to those who follow.

While we pour ourselves into our study of scripture, let us also spend time to observe and pay attention to the details God intends for us to learn.

Independence or Dependence

April 10, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Our world continually fights for independence.

On an international level, countries strive to achieve their freedom. They want to stand on their own, make their own way, establish their own direction.

On a professional level, the business world demonstrates similar areas as individuals and companies work for financial liberty.

On a personal level, if not careful, we train our children to do the same. We urge them to grow up and learn how to make it on their own.

From a spiritual perspective, we need to teach a greater dependence on God and let Him handle the rest.

Unity

April 9, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

People commonly believe we can “agree to disagree” and still have unity.

Absolute truth is rejected, and whatever is truth to you may not be for me.

From the standpoint of opinions, there is no problem being united in the midst of disagreement. However, unity at the cost of compromising God’s word is a problem.

Doctrine trumps opinion, and if we disagree, either one of us is right and the other wrong, or we are both wrong. We cannot both be right and disagree on the healthy teaching of the faith.

Leaders must be diligent to stand firm on truth, proclaim it boldly, and follow it explicitly. Then we can be united as God designed for His people.

Urgency of Eternity

April 8, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

If God required the genuine conversion of 1,000 souls to Christ before you and I could enter heaven, what would we do?

I know the Lord does not require it, but if so, would we stop everything and start diligently trying to share the gospel with others?

Why do we procrastinate and think we have plenty of time, when the Lord could come now, or those we need to reach might die?

What will it take for me to realize the urgency of eternity? When will I recognize the reality?

Life is too short to focus on the here and now. Lead people to the hereafter!

The Source

March 26, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Think about the value of a source.

Finding a source for pure water can mean life to a community.

Acquiring a source for financial stability secures the future.

We would also agree that a source for salvation changes the eternal destiny of the world. 

Thankfully, God has provided a plan through which Jesus became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.

As leaders, are we the source through which people obtain God’s grace?

Are we the source for others to grow spiritually?

Let us pray that more see the need to stand in the fight against the spiritual forces of darkness and be the source of light.

Cultural Leadership

March 23, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Do leaders shape culture or does culture shape leaders?

Initially, we might think it’s both. Certainly the culture has an influence on leadership and leadership has an influence on culture.

However, spiritual leaders must not allow a worldly culture to guide God’s people. Instead, they must shape culture into the image of Jesus.

How can this be done?

We must learn and understand the culture.
Recognize the need of culture.
Provide an example to the culture.
Suggest a better culture.

The idea is to present a culture so appealing and different they are willing to leave where they are to have the new one.

A few steps can shape needed changes with a greater focus toward Christ.

More

March 10, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We have all heard ads for products followed up with, “Wait, there’s more.” At this point the offer is usually doubled in some manner.

Considering our leadership, what more is there? 

Leadership is more than power.
Leadership is more than position.
Leadership is more than a title.
Leadership is more than influence.

There will always be more regarding spiritual leadership. If we approach the task with humility and love, we can realize growth in the church and bring glory to our God.

But there will always be more! 

If we act now, more souls will enjoy the beauty of heaven.

Peace

March 6, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A few moments of reading or watching the news reveals the desire for peace, which seems to be unattainable.

Peace is not the absence of conflict. True peace is only found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He is our peace. His purpose in coming to earth and going to the cross was to provide all nations with peace, uniting all people from every tribe, nation, and tongue into one body.

Our task as leaders is to help others find the only peace that provides hope and unity, which can only be found in the true Prince of peace.

When we think souls, there is a renewed purpose for helping others enjoy what only Jesus can give.

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.

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