Something we can all learn from basketball, that gets little attention when it comes to our relationship with God, is the importance of an offense and defense to beat burnout.
God doesn’t want us to feel like we have to conform in order to be accepted, and wants to help us become strong enough to stand for what we believe and who we are.
Difficulties reveal who you really are. What are you like when you are not close to God? How do you tend to respond when something difficult happens?
In what area of your life do you need to grow the most? How are you responding to God urging you to grow? This study will help you get excited about growth.
What areas of your character do you believe are mature? How about immature? Read this study to learn about what it takes for your relationship to mature.
God loves us and he guides us through discipline and training, just like a father who cares deeply for his children. How and where is God guiding your life?
At the end of this, you should develop a strengthening faith capable of helping you faithfully endure anything, anytime, anywhere, because you know God is working for your good (Romans 8:28-32 Voice).
God exerts and expresses an unwavering perseverance when he sees our good days having gone bad. He doesn’t stop loving us when we fail, sin, or give up.