In 1970, Arnold Palmer played golf with the king of Saudi Arabia. After their time together, the king wished to express his appreciation to the golfing legend. He asked Palmer if there was anything he could give him as a token of his appreciation.
Palmer said, “I guess if you really want to, you can give me a golf club.”
A couple of weeks passed, and Arnold Palmer received a small package from Saudi Arabia, at his home. When he opened it, he read the card, which said, “A gift from the king.” Then he discovered inside that card was his gift – a certificate proving ownership of a golf club in Saudi Arabia. All 18 holes.
“God is able to do far more than we could ever ask for or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20).
Recovery Step: When you pray, remember the size of your king. While you are praying for a golf club, God is waiting to give you – a golf club!
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
