God created us in His own image (Gen. 1:27) to have a loving relationship with Him and to enjoy abundant and everlasting life (Jn. 10:10b). He gave us a will and freedom of choice to accept His gift of love… or not. In our natural tendency we reject God and make the conscious, or subconscious choice to go our own selfish way. The result is separation from God who yearns for our fellowship. In our own attempt we reach up to God through "religion" - man's works. Many feel their "good works" will somehow appease Him. But our good works are as filthy rags (Is. 64:6) and will never save us from sin. YET, our loving God reaches down to us, to lift us up, through "relationship" - God's grace. His grace opens our hearts to KNOW Him and be set free to yield to His guidance for our lives. God Himself has provided the ONLY answer to our dilemma. Jesus Christ paid the penalty for our sin and bridged the gap between God and man. "God wants everyone to be saved and to know the whole truth, which is, there is only one God, and Christ Jesus is the only One (God - the Son) who can bring us to God (the Father)." 1 Tim. 2:5a The gospel (Good News) is quite simple: Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross for us; for the remission of our sins and He rose from the dead. By believing in Him (trusting in Him) we receive forgiveness and He gives us the gift of eternal life. We are made 'right' with God, not because of our good works, but by the precious blood of God's only Son. If you have not already received Jesus Christ into your heart...