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Download or read book No Other Gods: Pursuing Your Passion for Jesus and Basketball written by Kari Kieper and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for ways to grow spiritually as an athlete? There is hope for you! In No Other Gods: Pursuing Your Passion for Jesus and Basketball, Season 1, author Kari Kieper shares valuable insight into how athletes can strengthen their walk with Christ on and off the court. Through powerful, in-depth devotionals, No Other Gods invites readers on a journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery, challenging them to pursue the face of God. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy for sports to become your all-consuming passion, but Jesus wants to be your all-consuming passion. He desires to have a meaningful relationship with you. This doesn't mean that you need to push aside basketball for Jesus; you just shouldn't push aside Jesus for basketball. He wants to be your first love. These engaging basketball-related devotionals will: Enrich your faith and encourage you to aim for excellence in your Christian walk Provide relevant, practical applications for players, coaches, parents and fans Promote personal development and spark timely conversations between you and God All great athletes cling tightly to the fundamentals of the game, and it should be no different for believers. No Other Gods will remind you of the fundamentals necessary for a Christ-centered life, leading you through ways you can reach your maximum potential as a follower of Christ everyday. Kari Kieper is a USA Basketball Gold Licensed Coach. She has a heart for discipling women and athletes of all ages. Kari became involved in women's ministry in her home church almost twenty years ago and continues to teach discipleship within her community. With over ten years of coaching behind her, Kari is passionate about teaching youth the game of basketball while applying biblical principles to the game.