Underestimating the Power of Our Lives
The city of Los Angeles hosted the 1984 Summer Olympics. The world was watching what the entertainment capital of the world would do with the opening and closing ceremonies. During this time, I was …
It's Your Call
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 this …
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 spirituality, God …
Short Line or Long Line?
A friend shared a quote that both intrigued and inspired me.
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal his own.” Benjamin Disraeli
It’s far easier to …
Where We All Get Stuck
John Wooden said, "Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."
This is such a profound and helpful piece of advise. So often we won't explore, try or offer because of something …
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 …
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 story …
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 …
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 story …
Your whole life has prepared you for this moment!
Sam Williamson shares this great story at the Calling events that I wanted to get out to you. It really is quite profound.
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Fifteen years ago, a client asked me to speak at a …