LONGWOOD, FL-You might think the game of life and the game of golf have nothing in common, but author and former professional golfer Bill Carlucci thinks differently. He is living proof that the mental training used to manage his games can be applied to everyday life through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Tips for Taking Life and Golf to the Next Level ($15.99, paperback, 978-1-60266-959-8) is a 12-step model of how to move God from the periphery-the "fringe" of our course-back into the forefront. As powerless human beings, we continue to substitute the yearning in our hearts for spiritual and emotional needs with the acquisition of worldly possessions. However, the gnawing emptiness within not only remains but also turns us numb as we continue our search for more of life's gusto.
"The greats in golf and in all sports do what the also-rans or the spectators don't do; they accept their limitations and never stop drilling on the basics," says Carlucci. "Perfecting the basics in sports builds quick reflexes. Perfecting the basics of God's Word through these tips will build the quick spiritual reflexes we need to be able to stand up to the obstacles, struggles, and conflicts we will encounter as we play the game of life."
Modeled on a set of tips sent out weekly via e-mail on Carlucci's personal e-list, Tips for Taking Life and Golf to the Next Level has had a consistent track record of good feedback from both churched and un-churched people, young and old, who have been impacted by these messages. The author hopes to utilize the relationship-building opportunities golf provides to break down denominational and racial walls currently standing in the way of unity among Christians.
Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 3,900 titles published to date. Retailers may order Tips for Taking Life and Golf to the Next Level through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing.
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2007