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Alcohol had been a problem for Charlie for a long time. When he started attending church with his fiancee, it was the first of a series of small steps - which ultimately led to powerful change in his life.

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Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Rick was raised believing there was a lot he needed to do to earn a place in heaven. Through curiosity and questions, and being open to what God had for him, Rick was able to learn what true grace and forgiveness look like, how to live from them instead of for them, and how to offer them freely to others.

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Before Jesus, Taylor struggled with depression and anxiety. She felt like she was searching for purpose in things that didn't last. When she found true purpose and love in Jesus, Taylor knew baptisms was her next step.

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Bill describes himself as a "recovering Pharisee." He was doing all the things he felt a Christian was supposed to do, but not necessarily for the right reasons—until he found a better way.

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Growing up, Hooty didn't think much about God or heaven, until he found himself in the middle of a workplace robbery that made him rethink the course of his entire life. That one moment led to the start of Hooty's life-changing adventure with Jesus, which would go on to impact thousands of others, directly and indirectly, through both his role at CedarCreek Church and his love of telling others about Jesus

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Randy always had excuses to avoid joining a Group. When he found one that could help him achieve some of his personal goals, he ended up experiencing so much more than he'd expected.