The Bible teaches that there is a God and that He made man to walk with Himself and to have eternal life.  However, man allowed sin to enter into his life (Romans 3:23) and that sin separated him from God.  Man tried many different ways to re-attach themselves to God (going to church, Doing Good things, different religions) but none of these could restore him to God. 

The bible says that "the wages of sin is death". It doesn't say however, who must die. Scripture tells us that God saw our need, and loved us so much, that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for our sins, so that we could be restored to a right relationship with Him (John 3:16).

He offers This to us as a free gift, if we only ask Him.  Romans 10:9 says, "That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved". 

So as you can see, there are only two things needed for salvation: (1) Faith, believing that God can and will save you through His Son, Jesus, and (2) Repentance, turning from your own way and making Jesus the Lord of your life.  You can commit your life to Christ by praying a simple prayer something like this:

Lord,
I don't deserve forgiveness.. i know I have done things against your will.. Please, Lord take control of my life. Forgive me for the things I have done, and for ignoring You. I believe that you sent your Son to die for my sins, so that I may live ... For you. Thank you for that. I give my life to you Lord. Make me a new person.
Amen

If you prayed that prayer, and would like to talk to someone about it ... email Dr. Pattberg.