Life Is Like a Golfcourse
By C. D. Wood
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Golf has come a long way from the Highlands of Scotland. It has grown to become a multi-billion dollar a year industry and has captivated the interest of people of all ages, all over the world.
The concept of using common activities to teach valuable principles for living is not new. The many parables that Jesus Christ taught used images that were common to life.
This isnt the first book written to draw analogies between the game of golf and the game of life, but it is unique in that the author has included some of his own life stories. During the time that he worked on a beautiful golf course as it was being built, he felt prompted to write down some of the insights and comparisons to life, from a Christian perspective, that God was showing him.
This little book is simply meant to be a vehicle to direct heart and mind from earthly things onto things above.
Jesus is still speaking to the hearts of people today.
Read on, and see what He is saying to you!
C. D. Wood
C. D. Wood has also written the fiction series ‘The Jasharian Chronicles’ – ‘Jashar’ (book 1) and ‘Eshek’ (book 2). He has also illustrated a children’s book called ‘The Quiggely Quee’. ‘Life is Like a Golfcourse’ is his first non-fiction book. The author and his wife currently live in Shelburne, ON. Canada.
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Life Is Like a Golfcourse - C. D. Wood
C.D. WOOD
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Life is Like a Golfcourse
Copyright © 2012 by C. D. Wood.
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Contents
Dedication
Author’s Note
Introduction
1. The Land
2. The Plan
3. Shaping And Moulding
4. Seeding And Feeding
5. Washouts
6. Ready For Use
7. Maintenance, Upkeep And More!
8. The 19Th Hole
About The Author
DEDICATION
To all golfers and non-golfers alike: Look to Him Who has all the answers you need-for this life and beyond. God really does want to have two-way communication with you.
Ask Him to give you ‘ears to hear’. You may be surprised what you hear. Feel free to talk to Him about anything—that’s what He’s there for.
I can tell you, first-and-foremost—God wants you to know that He loves you unconditionally.
There is nothing you can do, or ever have done, that will ever change that truth.
God loves you! Someone once said, ‘God not only loves you, He really likes you!’ It’s surprising how many people struggle with that simple, yet profound concept. It can be very liberating if we can truly take it to heart.
I encourage you to read on with a heart that is willing to listen to whatever else He is saying to you.
2386.jpg AUTHOR’S NOTE
Just a brief note to those who may question my credentials in regards to this book and the subject matter. Personally, I have little regard for titles, and I truly believe that God has no great interest in how many letters are behind someone’s name. When Dr. John Smith MD, PHD, DD, or whatever his credentials may be, stands at the gates of heaven, the angels won’t be addressing him by his earthly titles. More likely it will be something like,
‘Hello Johnny. Let’s look and see if your name is in this book.’ (The Book of Life) It won’t matter how educated he is if his name isn’t there.
There’s an obscure little story in the Old Testament of a poor wise man . (Ecclesiastes 9:14,15) When an enemy army came to attack the city that he lived in, it was through the wise counsel of this uneducated poor man that the city was saved from destruction.
I have been a Christian since November 1980. Over the years I have attended many seminars and studied numerous teachings of a wide variety of biblical and spiritual subjects. The accumulated knowledge gained would’ve translated into a doctorate years ago, if the courses had been formally accredited. But what if they were accredited? What if I had a string of letters following my name? They only serve to impress those who look for that kind of pedigree so as to provide a reason to accept or reject what the author has to say.
If I were to put any letters after my name, perhaps it would read as follows; C.D.Wood, BA,BSFB-Born Again, Baptized, Spirit Filled Believer!
The name of satan is not capitalized in this book. I choose not to acknowledge him, even to the point of violating grammatical rules.
Image302.JPG2392.jpg INTRODUCTION
Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.
(Colossians 3:2, NASB)
Do you like to golf? Ever thought much about heaven?
When I was thirteen years old, my dad bought a membership for me at a nearby Golf Club. I’d often walk over, wheeling my clubs behind me on a homemade cart, and play a round or two. I was never too concerned about how well I scored, which was probably why I was able to enjoy myself so much.
This particular Club was especially beautiful, with lots of mature trees and interesting fairways sculpted over low, rolling hills. My favourite time of day to play was early evening, as shadows stretched across the greens and the air was clearer than during the heat of mid-afternoon. I’d take it all in with a quiet sense of exhilaration. At times like these, I could imagine heaven being like a golf course—everything seemed perfect.
Usually, it can be difficult to try to visualize what something in the spiritual realm might be like. It’s even harder to put spiritual concepts into words. Jesus knew our limited capacity for understanding things of the Spirit. That’s why He often spoke to people using stories or parables. Whoever He was with, He always used images they could relate to, whether it was farmers, shepherds, fishermen or even the religious leaders.
Jesus is still speaking to the hearts of people today in the same personal way. He is just as concerned with relating to people in a way in which they can understand.
In fact, there is urgency like never before, in heaven and on earth, to reveal to men and women truths about the Kingdom of Heaven—of God’s love towards man—but also of His impending judgment and wrath, soon to be released upon the nations of this rebellious world. The peoples of this beleaguered world need to hear the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, who paid the price for all our sins with His own Blood!
So, what does all this have to do with golf courses? Please allow me to explain.
A few years ago, I worked on a golf course as it was being built. It was during these months—as I watched it evolve from rough, rutted hills to lush, green fairways—that the Holy Spirit began to teach me some insightful truths and comparisons to life. I’ve attempted to clarify these thoughts with scripture and put them on paper to share with you.
I was reminded that in the mayhem of everyday living, we soon forget about the greater realities of the spiritual realm, and are not alert to what the Spirit of God is doing or saying in the world today. This little book is simply a vehicle to direct heart and mind from earthly things onto things above.
My prayer is that Father in heaven will, by