Tag: Jesus

Zeal

October 3, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We cannot read Paul’s letters without connecting the word zeal or zealous to him.

To be zealous is to have great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

God’s grace in our lives should create a zeal driven to lead those who are outside of Christ to Him.

Our leadership can fulfill many purposes from caring for the underprivileged to encouraging the faithful.

Both are essential!

Little compares to fulfilling the purpose of leading those who need the Lord into a relationship secured by God’s grace.

Setting the Example

October 2, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Nestled in the idea of an example is understanding our influence as leaders. We influence people everyday. We influence people in what is right or wrong. The difference is bound up in the example we set. 

Setting an example is associated with consistency. Mahatma Ghandi and others are noted for saying we must become the change we want to see.

Setting the example is also associated with servanthood. The only time Jesus said, “I gave you an example” was connected to being a servant.

If we want to be who God desires, we need to understand the significance identified with our example of leadership.

Improvement

September 23, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

To improve is to make someone or something better.

Athletes practice daily to improve their skills.

Professionally, people take continuing education classes to improve their abilities.

Religiously, we renew ourselves daily because it improves our ability to fulfill God’s will in our lives.

As leaders, we strive to improve ourselves by improving others.

We improve others when we:

…share the hope found in Christ,
…point to the reward of heaven, and
…teach application in word and action.

Everyone needs to improve. The challenge is learning that the greatest way to improve ourselves is by improving the life of others.

Worst or Best?

September 12, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What do we look for in others?

If we look for the worst, we find it quickly. The same is true when we look for the best.

Although the author is unknown, it has been said, “If you want to get the best out of someone – you must look for the best that is in them.”

How will you answer the question above? 

Consider two key thoughts. 

Humility. The way we look at ourselves affects the way we look at others.

Compassion. When the distress of others touches our heart to act with mercy, let us look through the eyes of Jesus.

Contentment

July 2, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Contentment is challenging in a world controlled by an insatiable desire for more. Benjamin Franklin said, “Content makes poor men rich. Discontent makes rich men poor.”

How can we achieve contentment? Paul claimed Christ provides such strength, and when godliness accompanies contentment we find great gain.

Contentment takes on a different meaning when thinking about leadership. We must be content with what we have, but never with who we are.

Leaders constantly work to develop their ability to lead.

We learn how to grow in fulfilling this God given task from others who are lifelong students of this subject.

Fear Is Gone

June 24, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Fear of the unknown ranks near the top of most people’s fear. It encompasses so many different areas, the unknown with the economy, job security, health, and safety.

Certainly, the unknowns of leadership would qualify.

The task before us in spiritual leadership is to remove these unknowns. When we consider death, we may fear the unknown of what happens at death.

However, because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, this fear has been removed. We can provide no greater confidence to others than sharing this hope. Because He lives, all fear is gone.

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.

Missional Leadership

June 17, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The world’s population is beyond comprehension.

Think about the plethora of languages.
Think about our inability to communicate adequately.
Think about how all of these people can come to know Christ.
Think about their soul!
Think about what can and needs to be done.

We need to give thanks for the dedication and willingness of mission-minded brethren who have and continue to labor in uncomfortable places.

We need to work with them and build upon their efforts in ways to reach more people.

CIA

June 13, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

This is not referring to the Central Intelligence Agency.

For our purposes, CIA stands for Consistency In Action. When leaders demonstrate consistency others have an example worth following.

Jesus constantly addressed the problem of inconsistency demonstrated by religious leaders. 

Among other areas, their inconsistency was seen in giving, prayer, and fasting. Their worship was worthless. Their lips moved in the right direction, but their heart went in the opposite direction. 

Jesus condemned them because their actions did not align with their teaching.

If we lead with CIA, our influence will reach greater heights.

God and Others

June 4, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Never forget, “We can’t make it on our own.” We need God and each other.

The vital role of leaders cannot be overstated. People are hurting; they lack joy in their lives; they struggle to find answers.

Our spiritual families assemble because they need and want help. They desire a message to help them deal with the pain of life.

We must always remember the necessity of helping others. It may be a friend or a family member. When they seek help, let us lead them to the only One who can ease their pain, Jesus.

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