It’s been quite a while since I went to church on my own. I think the last time was sometime last year, and even then, it was just a visit. For nearly two years, I haven’t been attending church consistently. I struggled to commit. The idea of finding a church with sound doctrine and stepping into a new community felt overwhelming. Time after time, I told myself I’d start looking for a church—only to keep putting it off.
Recently, though, I felt a strong conviction from God. I realized that if I truly want to learn and grow, I need to find a church home and get plugged in. So I decided to visit Calvary Chapel. A good friend had told me that the pastor’s teachings aligned with my beliefs, so I planned to attend the 10 a.m. service.
But when I arrived, the parking situation was chaotic. The line of cars trying to get in was long, and since it was my first time, I wasn’t sure where to park. The traffic flowed only one way, so I had to loop around just to try again. On my second attempt, I accidentally pulled into the senior-only parking area. After spending over 20 minutes trying to find a spot, I felt frustrated so I decided to head back home.
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