At only three years old, Colton Burpo inspired millions with his vision of going to heaven after nearly dying of a ruptured appendix more than 20 years ago.

Burpo’s near-death experience inspired the popular book and movie, “Heaven Is for Real.” Years later, the 25-year-old continues sharing his incredible story.

“When I was three years old — almost four — I had a ruptured appendix,” he told CBN News. “I had appendicitis, doctors misdiagnosed it, they didn’t catch it for about five days. And, then, when the doctors finally figured out what was going on, I went into emergency surgery.”

During the ordeal, Burpo believes he experienced a supernatural, near-death encounter that allowed him to meet Jesus and experience heaven.

“I remember lifting out of my body, I looked down, I saw the doc

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