I Thought I Earned My Place in Hell

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James Vincent’s story is one of abuse, foster care, prison, brokenness, and ultimately redemption through Jesus Christ.

After years of believing his past defined him, James found something he had never truly experienced before: a loving community that kept showing up, sharing the gospel, and inviting him to Westside Baptist Church.

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From this Collection: Westside Stories

November 5, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

I Thought I Was Alone

Christy Vitro grew up knowing about Jesus, but addiction, loss, and years of witnessing suffering caused her faith to become complicated. At 26, she fell to her knees and prayed, “Please God, help me.” By His grace, Christy entered recovery and has now been sober for 31 years.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

October 27, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

I Want to Follow Jesus

Jaxson has grown up hearing about Jesus from his family, but over time, his faith became more personal. Through the influence of his mom, grandparents, siblings, cousins, Pastor John, and others around him, Jaxson began to understand what it means to follow Jesus for himself.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

October 13, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

My Parents’ Faith Had to Become My Own

Wei grew up with Christian parents and knew about God from an early age, but she eventually realized that faith could not simply be something she inherited from her family.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

October 20, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

I Thought God Had Abandoned Me

Chris Mann grew up around church, but after losing his father, serving in the Army, and walking through years of pain, he gave up on Christianity. He felt abandoned by God and eventually stopped looking for answers altogether.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

October 6, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

I Had No Purpose Until I Found Jesus

Before following Jesus, Jeffen Zhang says he didn’t really have a clear goal or purpose in life. He tried to be a good person and live by what he had learned from school and family, but he often found himself falling short.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

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September 29, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

I Thought I Earned My Place in Hell

James Vincent’s story is one of abuse, foster care, prison, brokenness, and ultimately redemption through Jesus Christ. After years of believing his past defined him, James found something he had never truly experienced before: a loving community that kept showing up, sharing the gospel, and inviting him to Westside Baptist Church.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

September 22, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

I Thought Being Good Was Enough

Jennifer grew up around Buddhism in China but had little opportunity to learn about Jesus. After moving to the United States, personal struggles left her searching for direction and hope.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

September 15, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

I Couldn't Change Myself

Joann believed she could handle life on her own and decide what was right. But over time, she began to see how pride and self-centeredness were hurting the people she loved.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

September 8, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

She Met Jesus at VBS

Maisie has been surrounded by people who helped her learn about Jesus through Westside Christian School, Life Groups, choir, dance, and Vacation Bible School.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

September 1, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

God is With Me When I'm Afraid

Truex learned about Jesus through Sunday school and Westside Christian School. Through the gospel and the story of David and Goliath, he discovered that he can trust God when he feels afraid.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

August 25, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

From the Valley of Death to New Life

After serving as a combat corpsman, Barry carried physical injuries, painful memories, addiction, and hopelessness for decades. At his lowest point, he cried out to Jesus, surrendered his life, and found a reason to keep going.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

August 18, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

I Thought I Had to Be Perfect

Mackenzie grew up around church and knew the stories of the Bible, but for years she believed being a Christian was about doing enough good things and becoming perfect.Share Your Prayer RequestGet Baptized

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