Desires of The Heart
I’ve used my Scripture Meditation Plan for decades. It begins with a psalm of the day, and last Thursday’s was Psalm 37. It is best known for this one sentence: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he …
Desires of the Heart
A little help over here, please!
I’ve noticed over the years how often we associate God’s involvement or anointing with something that is large in size, scope, budget and growth. None of us would consciously admit …
I’ve Been Put On The Shelf
I received these honest and relatable thoughts from two different individuals a day apart.
“I feel heavy, depressed and weighed down at work. The only thing I’m interested in is …
Detangling Your Thoughts About Your Calling
(The Blog-On-Video is at the bottom of this page)
It seems so hard to “nail down” what our calling is and what we should do.
A short while back, I attended a Branding conference put on by Free Agent …
This May Be Your On-Ramp
(This blog on video is at the bottom of this page)
So often my heart goes to “God, do something – show me what you want me to do, open a door, make a way.” Then there is silence and …
Walking off the map – Conversation with Michael Williams
Walking off the map – Conversation with Michael Williams
Gary and Sam asks Michael Williams about the significant life course-changes that have taken place over the past 7 years. This is a …
Beyond Our Dreams, Not Our Desires
I had a chance to get an update on a friend’s story early this summer. (It was at our new It’s Your Time Weekend). I was struck by the interaction of God in his life. I was both inspired and …
1 Week “Ask & Seek” Challenge
“I not aware of any God-given desires or passions written on my heart. If I did, I don’t think I’d know what to do with them. What do I do?”
Several weeks ago, I did a live …
Gary Barkalow on the Chris Fabry Live radio show about calling
Chris Fabry Live with Gary Barkalow 4 17 13
The Chris Fabry Live show talked with Gary Barkalow on the topic of: The Big Questions: Knowing God’s Will. Chris is a great interviewer, a great …
Conversation about Calling on the Boundless Show – a ministry to 20-somethings
Boundless Podcast Feb 2013
An interview with the host of the Boundless Show, a ministry of Focus on The Family, talking about calling for 20-somethings.
(Click the play button to listen now or right …
What’s The Secret Of Connecting With Another Heart?
Twenty-five years ago a client asked me to meet with her president for an hour-long lunch. Her president was an industry innovator. But, she told me, the president was also almost wordlessly …
4 Calling Observations & Lessons
I have the fun and privilege of talking to many people each week by phone, email, chat and in person at Base Camp, retreats, on radio interviews, podcasts and over a cup of coffee. Each person’s …