“God put this burden on my heart to be a path paver instead of a stumbling block maker.” —Marlin
Marlin began riding with his dad at a young age. Early on, Marlin caught an interest in auto and motorcycle repair while helping in the garage.
“I learned a lot of very good practical things from my dad,” says Marlin. “But I also learned how to drink. In my earliest memories when people were having fun, there was always alcohol in their hand.”
Marlin got drunk for the first time at age 6. He liked how alcohol made him feel. It washed away memories of being lonely and seeing his parents fight, at least briefly. But his addiction grew. Over time he also experimented with LSD and cocaine, all while struggling with school and relationships.
Marlin’s lifestyle led to several felony drug charges, jail stints, and finally prison.
Sometimes he attended Bible studies in jail, but mainly because they were co-ed and he wanted to socialize. At every meeting, he also was reminded of the Jesus he heard about as a child in church.
Marlin had believed in Jesus since childhood, but he didn’t realize that Jesus had a purpose for his life.
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