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No More Lies

No More Lies Have you ever felt trapped behind the words “I’m fine” when you’re anything but fine? Maybe you’ve spent years hiding your pain, looking for a safe place

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Where Strangers Become Friends

Where Strangers Become Friends Have you ever felt like you’re missing something in your spiritual journey? Maybe you’re looking for a deeper connection with your faith community or seeking a

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Why Should I Have A Living Trust

Why Should I have A Living Trust Jason shares his story….. “When Jason and Sarah realized their estate was not what they wanted should something happen and they die, they

Tracy Takes A First Step

Tracy Takes A First Step

Tracy Takes A First Step Tracy shares her story of how First Step has changed her family’s life…… My Mother-In-Law Karen and I are not new to Eastside Christian Church,

Katie Grateful for Kidside

Katie Grateful For Kidside

Katie Grateful For Kidside Katie shares her story of how Kidside has made such a huge impact on her family…… “A few years ago, we were invited by my brother-in-law,

Instant Family

We we’re all inspired by the movie “Instant Family” with Mark Wahlberg.  Hear one family’s story about their adoption. My name is Peter and this is my wife, Jennifer. We’ve

One Hundred Year Family Legacy

One Hundred Year Family Legacy

Joni and Nangsar Morse share their story learn more about global trips The Morse family is the stuff of legends, starting with one young couple answering God’s call to join

Freedom From Depression

Freedom From Depression

I was molested as a child but not allowed to talk about it. So, it was something I had to keep to myself. I felt very isolated, scared, and alone.

The Courage To Put Pride Aside

Aaron shares his story about finding faith and why he chose to get baptized.    I was resistant to accept Jesus because of my pride. I thought I had it

Nicole shares her story

Support Group For Single Moms

Nicole shares her story about finding a support group for single moms.  At age four, I told all the kids in the neighborhood that my name was Dorothy. This fascination

The Hits Kept Coming

THE HITS KEPT COMING…Bronwen’s first person narrative of her Unfinished journey On August 16, 2022, Chuck was hospitalized for multiple symptoms that didn’t make sense. Test results were all over

Street Shaves

Street Shaves began as a small initiative, but its impact has grown quickly in the heart of Redlands, CA. near our Eastside Christian Church Redlands Campus. Street Shaves is a

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Finding Support During Grief

My name is Nadia. I started coming to Eastside about six years ago. My husband and I became pregnant, and we were looking for a home church after I lost

Olive Crest Helps Families In Crisis

Olive Crest helps families in crisis Seeing the world through the eyes of children is one of the many reasons the Davila family feels blessed to open their home as

Eric & Kendra VanDruff newly married

Looking For A Newly Marrieds Small Group

Eric and Kendra share why they started a newly marrieds small group… During my college years at Eastside’s Young Adults, I had the privilege of being a table leader, which

Not Just Another Small Group

Toby had no idea the impact his new small group would have on his community. In his own words, he describes the journey he and his wife took to belonging.

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