The Church I Never Knew Existed, But Always Wanted

It was December 2005. My parents came for a Christmas visit and wanted to visit a church. They had become believers two months prior. I hadn’t yet made the decision to surrender my life to a guy named Jesus I barely knew anything about. I was, however, willing to go to church.

photo credit: whfc

photo credit: whfc

As far as I was concerned, I was a Christian. I didn’t need a church to confirm that. Being a Christian meant saying your prayers every night, saying sorry to God when you had a hangover the next day, and praying fervently when a loved one was dying.

I wore a cross necklace everyday, so that meant I was a Christian, too. 

We walked into this giant purple castle inside of a theme park. There was loud music playing, kids running around, and people smiling. It seemed cool so far. Then my life was changed forever.

I’m featured over at Prodigal Magazine today.

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About the Author

Sundi Jo

I'm an author, speaker, and small business owner, making my home in Branson, Missouri. My new book, "Dear Dad," is a memoir of gritty redemption, offering hope to the broken. You'll find me engulfed in the social media world, spending time with friends and family, hanging out in a pair of jeans, t-shirt, and flip fops, or writing. Find me on Twitter (@sundijo).