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Marrena Ralph
Kids 4 Truth Administrator
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Marrena's
Personal Testimony
Some 20 years ago, as a high school sophomore, I began
praying for something like Kids 4 Truth. I felt that although I had been a
Christian since I was five years old, raised in a godly Christian home, and
attended Christian School since my fifth grade year; I could not give a Bible
Reason for my beliefs without using my Bible. I felt that if asked I should be
able to defend my faith, and I did not feel like I could do this. This became
my hearts desire and continued to grow stronger as I married and had five
children of my own.
Early in my relationship with my husband he learned of
this desire and began praying with me that we could teach our children and
others what they believed and Bible proofs for those beliefs. It is vital that
our children know what they believe and Bible answers for those beliefs. Our
children are the pastors, teachers, and parents of the future. Their churches,
homes, families, and country will only be as strong as the foundation that they
build upon. I have often said, "I want my children so grounded in what they
believe and why they believe it that if they were taken from us (as we have
seen happen to Christian parents and children in communist countries) they
could carry on for Christ.
During the summer of 2000, Bob Roberts approached me
about making some of the standards. I asked him about the program and Rusty and
I immediately supported his efforts. We were excited that someone had a vision
for what we had been praying for all these years. It has been exciting to have
a part in the development of the awards and promotional items like shirts and
Bible covers.
Then in the summer of 2001, God laid it on Rusty and my
heart for us to help Bob more. We saw that there was too much for one person to
accomplish by himself if we were to see the job accomplished. After the tragic
events of September 11, the Lord saw fit to allow me the opportunity to become
Bob's secretary. What a joy and privilege it has been to work with Bob with
this project. I never imagined twenty years ago that God would use me, even in
a small way, in the development of this curriculum. It is our heart's desire
come true and such a blessing to our entire family!
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