This book is an accounting of the ten steps author David Showers took to grow a stronger relationship with God. Being the analytical type, when faced with his own doubt of God's existence, he decided to make a list of what he felt was the fundamental basics of Christianity and explore them in detail. He hoped that by understanding what God expects from him, and what he needs from God, his relationship with God would grow. Ten Steps to a Closer Walk with God is David's personal journey. He freely admits that he doesn't have all the answers, but shares what he has learned to hopefully assist others who may be asking the same questions about their relationship with God.

Salvation isn't the last step. It's the first. What's next? I've accepted Christ―now how do I live as a Christian? Practices in the church are confusing, the Bible seems overwhelming, prayer is a mystery, and I still have problems in my life. What do I do now? With these down-to-earth principles, Jimmy Evans gives you a map to navigate your new life. He explains how to: -Connect with God -Relate to other Christians -See the Bible as relevant -Understand church customs -Find freedom from past hurts

The ten steps in this book are a guide for you to explore more deeply your faith in God through Jesus Christ. See how you can transform your life by following the path in this book and finding the peace, comfort, strength and joy which come from a closer relationship with the Lord. For more information visit: www.walkten.com Tom Ebel lives in Richmond, Virginia, where he has practices law and stays active in the business and Christian communities. He is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and the University of Richmond Law School. He is married and has two grown children. Losing his father to a heart attack at 17 years of age and his mother to brain cancer at 19 launched him on a spiritual journey where he came to know God through Jesus Christ. He hopes sharing the steps of his journey will guide others in their encounter with the Lord.

Now in its third edition, this book demonstrates how the 12 steps used by recovery groups are rooted firmly in the Bible. It shows how the steps can be used to enhance one's walk with God and to minister to others who are hurting. 14 Chapters --The Introduction tells how people may benefit spiritually by using the steps. --The second chapter shows that the steps were written by members of the program of Alcoholics Anonymous based on tenets of the Oxford Group, a Christian restoration movement that swept the U.S. in the 1920s. --In-depth explanations of each of the 12 steps are covered in the chapters that follow. --The appendix tells how to set up a Christian recovery group at your church. Chapters contain: *Biblical quotations *Excerpts from other authors *Questions to use in group discussion or for self-examination This book may be used as a small group study guide.