The Noble Heart

The Success of Failure And The Failure of Success

August 12, 2013 by Sam Williamson

I used to know a guy—just an everyday guy—who was a perfectly pleasant person. Then success spoiled him. I first met him on a client visit where he was a mid-level manager. Fifteen years ago, through …

1 Week “Ask & Seek” Challenge

July 23, 2013 by Gary Barkalow

“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 …

Always Look Your Gift Horse in The Heart

July 9, 2013 by Sam Williamson

There once was a great king who ruled with wisdom and grace. One day a gardener arrived at court with a great carrot. He said to the king, “O King, this is the finest carrot I have ever grown. I wish …

Should We Ever Wrestle With God?

May 23, 2013 by Sam Williamson

Written by Sam Williamson In The Princess Bride, the criminal genius Vizzini repeatedly and inappropriately exclaims, “Inconceivable.” His partner Inigo Montoyo finally reflects, “You keep using that …

“Noble Simplicity & Quiet Grandeur”

May 15, 2013 by Gary Barkalow

I’ve been intrigued by the phrase “noble simplicity and quiet grandeur” which was used by the German art historian Johann Jachim Winckelmann describing the Greek aesthetic. (I don’t want to sound …

Seasons of Shaking

May 9, 2013 by Gary Barkalow

At one particular moment in my life, not long ago, I asked God what He doing in my life. He brought to me Heb. 12:27 – not necessarily a verse I wanted to hear. I was hoping for something like “Well …

Gary Barkalow on the Chris Fabry Live radio show about calling

April 17, 2013 by Gary Barkalow

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 …

Answering the Two Big Questions

March 27, 2013 by Gary Barkalow

There is something we love to offer; some particular, powerful way that we see, hear and/or perceive. When we are aware and clear on what we have to offer (our glory: brilliance, strength, beauty, …

Conversation about Calling on the Boundless Show – a ministry to 20-somethings

March 14, 2013 by Gary Barkalow

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?

February 13, 2013 by Gary Barkalow

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

January 24, 2013 by Gary Barkalow

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 …

Talking with a Sage

November 13, 2012 by Gary Barkalow

Alert and Oriented Webcast with a Sage A conversation with Tom Mohn, a man who has walked with God many years, who is filled with wisdom, love, perspective, faith, perseverance and grace – …

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