“They had no children because Elizabeth was barren, and now they were both very old.” (Luke 1:7, NLT).

In 1989, Sue and I joined a dozen other Americans on what we thought would be a typical short-term mission trip…

“Even in old age, they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.” (Psalm 92:14 NLT).

“Old Pro”. These two words echo in so many golf tales throughout the decades…

“Now go, and do as I have told you. I will help you speak well, and I will tell you what to say.” Exodus 4:12.

On November 1, 2023, I lost a “Treasure”…

Last Friday, October 20, was not a “Good Friday” for my Church of God pastor friend Richie Nobles, who headed out for a routine golf game at Steelwood Country Club…

“They shoot from ambush at the innocent, attacking suddenly and fearlessly.” Psalm 64:4 (NLT).

Not every day is the same. Everyone over thirty remembers where they were on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001…

“I am writing to Timothy, my true son in the faith.” (I Timothy 1:2).

My 1950’s childhood was idyllic. I was born Timothy Neil Philpot, but everyone called me “Timmy”…

“And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27).

I learned a new word last month. CRUCIFORM. I love new thoughts and words…

“Wealth is treacherous…” *Habakkuk 2:4.

My last story (Will anyone say No to the Money?) was a rant and rave about the LIV/PGA/PIF merger. Money and greed have finally consumed my beloved game of golf. And it makes me sad…

“Wealth created by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.” (Proverbs 21:6)

Once upon a time, in a land far far away, June was my favorite month. Mostly thanks to golf…

“But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” (Matthew 24:16).

I get cold just thinking about it…

“I will give power to my two witnesses…” Revelation 11:3…

In 2002, I spent four days in North Korea. I presume the CIA has been watching me ever since. How I got there is still a small mystery…

“Who has believed our message? To whom will the Lord reveal his saving power?”  (Isaiah 53:1 NLT)…

“For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, which is Christ himself.” Colossians 2:17 NLT…

“The least of you will become a thousand, the smallest a mighty nation.” Isaiah 60:22…

It was 44 degrees when I teed off in Loxley, Alabama to play 100 holes of real golf (putt out, keep score, etc.) in one day, all for a good cause, The Second Tee…