Eighteen Holes with Jesus

About this book

What if Jesus walked beside you, not just in church, but in the quiet spaces where life slows down enough to listen?In Eighteen Holes with Jesus, author Eric Lookenott invites readers on a reflective, faith-filled journey across some of the world's most iconic golf holes from St. Andrews and Augusta National to Pebble Beach and beyond. But this is not a book about golf technique.It is a book about walking with Jesus.Through imagined conversations with Christ on each hole, Lookenott explores timeless spiritual lessons; surrender, trust, grace, forgiveness, humility, love, perseverance, and faith revealed in ordinary moments between swings. Each chapter becomes a parable for everyday life, where Jesus meets us not in perfection, but in presence.Whether facing a blind shot, a difficult lie, or a missed putt, readers will discover a deeper truth: Jesus walks with us through every step, every struggle, and every season.Inside this book, you'll find: - 18 devotional chapters set on legendary golf holes around the world- Gentle, Scripture-rooted conversations with Jesus- Reflections that speak to both golfers and non-golfers- Closing prayers designed for personal reflection or group study- A final chapter - The 19th Hole - reminding us the walk continues beyond the courseThis book is for: - Anyone longing to slow down and reconnect with Jesus- Readers seeking faith-based encouragement without sermons or clichés- Golfers who see the game as a mirror for life- Non-golfers who appreciate thoughtful, story-driven devotionalsEighteen Holes with Jesus is an invitation to breathe, to listen, and to walk with Christ in the places where faith becomes real.Because Jesus isn't waiting for you at the end of your journey.He's walking beside you every step of the way.Step onto the first tee.The round is about to begin.