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An Eternal Matter

December 31, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When we boil it all down, what really matters?

We often make life complicated. We get caught up in trivial pursuits and do not focus of what really matters.

Please do not misunderstand. We must work to provide for our families. We need time for rest and recreation. There are also family responsibilities.

If, however, we believe that spiritual and eternal matters are the priority, then why do we often spend our lives focused on areas that are temporary in nature?

As we end 2025 and begin 2026, a new year, let us lead with our priorities firmly established and influence the major areas of life in ways to make heaven that much sweeter.

The Shape of Leadership

December 30, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Our world is filled with all kinds of shapes. Some are round, some are square. Shapes take the form of an octagon or triangle. There are shapes that are long and short, deep and wide.

What is the shape of our leadership? Leaders can take the shape of…

…dictatorship, leadership by force of arms.
…representation, leadership that represents others.
…the status quo, leadership that does little or nothing different.
…paternalism, leadership that is fatherly.
…sacrifice, leadership that seeks the greatest good for all.

Each area can play a part in what shapes us as a leader. May our leadership be sacrificial, one that shapes eternity.

A Place for Leadership

December 29, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Where is your place? Do you have a place?

Does leadership have a place? When we evaluate all the people and activities that fill the places in our lives, where does leadership fit, or does it?

Regarding our influence, we need to consider the following:

Should immoral activities have a place in our life?
Do we allow inappropriate language to have a place?
Will we welcome questionable conduct into its own place?
Is there a place for hypocrisy in our lives?

There is no place for worldly behavior in the life of God’s spiritual leaders. We need to exemplify the place of spiritual leadership.

A Following Leader

December 26, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

If we are going to lead, we must learn to follow. Without an understanding of following the leadership of others, our own leadership is hindered.

Sam Rayburn said it this way, “You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too.”

Consider the necessity of following Christ. We are striving to lead others to Him. The success of our efforts are affected by our following Him.

Learning to submit to the authority of Christ and follow Him makes us a great vessel in spiritual leadership.

Merry Christmas

December 25, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Merry Christmas to you from the entire Turner family. We wish you the best of the season.
Thank you for the blessing you are to our family.

Substance of Character

December 24, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Character is foundational to the success of leadership. We know this to be true, but what is the substance of our character.

Psalm 15:2 contributes three key elements: a way of life, work ethic, and manner of speech. Character is defined by three phrases.

We must walk with integrity.
We must work righteousness.
We must speak truth in our heart.

While all three words (integrity, righteousness, and truth) are essential to our character, the idea behind the other three words (walk, work, and speak) is not simply about what we do, but who we are on the inside. Here is where true character begins.

Godly Character

December 23, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Much has been written on the subject of character.

However, it should go without saying that a leader’s character is invaluable. Without godly character, a leader cannot succeed in leading as God desires.

Character is the substance of leadership. Where we find character, we will always find leadership.

John Maxwell writes, “Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.” General Norman Schwarzkopf said, “Leadership is the potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without strategy.”

These thoughts alone emphasize the vital need for a deeper study and understanding of this subject.

An Expression of Doubt

December 22, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Thomas often receives the greatest criticism because of his desire to see the hands and side of Jesus.

However, scripture teaches that all the apostles fled when Jesus was condemned to die. All the apostles initially doubted reports from the women who claimed they had seen Him.

It should not take a visible manifestation of Jesus to recognize that the whole of who we are is connected to Jesus as Lord.

Thomas was one who challenged the report, demonstrated in his expression of doubt. However, once he saw Jesus, he did not hesitate to confess what all leaders should place at the foundation of their leadership.

Contextual Leadership

December 19, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Context is an interesting word with a variety of meanings and applications. From a particular written document to specific circumstances or statements, the context should determine the approach.

What is the “context” of our leadership?

By examining the circumstances surrounding our opportunity to lead, what approach do we take when it comes to leading others?

Do we find ourselves out of context?

We need to serve within the context which God has given us to serve.

The context of our Lord’s leadership was one of serving others, placing their needs above His own. Our leadership must be in the same context.

Payoff

December 18, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

As a leader, a question needs to be answered. What is the real payoff for our leadership?

There are several answers, but here is a thought.

The real payoff comes when the lives of followers change. This is what our leadership is all about. We are trying to change lives, eternally.

When we examine the work of Christ at the cross, the payoff is witnessed in the lives changed around the world.

Spiritual leadership is not about seeking fame, popularity, and wealth. The payoff is summed up in the people who will see heaven because of our leadership.

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