2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. We grow stronger in times of adversity than we do in periods of prosperity. Bad rounds,…

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. "Old man golf" is a term often used to describe a type of golfer who doesn't physically have the power or length of a 25 year old. Yet,…

Psalms 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. One can only take so much of the never ending Covid-19 news cycle. Yes, we should be informed and protect ourselves from unnecessary exposure. However, the dwelling on Fox News and CNN reports combined with Facebook posts from…

1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. The childhood's of superstar athletes are fascinating. Their dedication at such an early age is unheard of to most of…

Acts 22:11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. The longer we live, the more we realize the inevitability of having a change in plans due to some unforeseen circumstance. Dinner dates cancelled because of…

Exodus 15:23 And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. No one would want to engage in an activity or endeavor that is too easy posing no challenge or too difficult without any positives. Golf is such…

Exodus 15:6 Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. Each week, Golf Digest features the tournament winner with a "What's In My Bag" article. The piece details the manufacturer of the ball, driver, irons and putter in the bag of the…

2 Kings 1:2 And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease. Some golf fans love Phil, but hate Tiger. Others have loved Tiger for…

Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. On the driving range, I can hit the 100 and 150 yard signs with a Tour professional's frequency. The guy driving the…

Psalms 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Our societal duty when we play an iconic or picturesque course is to take pictures with our handy cell phone. It is not only to have remembrance of the visit, but also and maybe primarily to announce…