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How God’s Love Transformed Hawaii’s Most Wanted Criminal

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How God’s Love Transformed Hawaii’s Most Wanted Criminal

By Movieguide® Contributor

Kyle Quilausing had a bright future ahead of him until addiction put him behind bars. But God had other plans.

Quilausing, who grew up in Hilo, Hawaii, “became a six-time Jr. Golf champion and played alongside Tiger Woods at age 10,” prison ministry God Behind Bars wrote.

However, “Arrogance led to Kyle’s expulsion in high school, triggering a spiral into addiction and crime. At 98 pounds, a menace to society, and addicted to crystal meth, Kyle was sentenced to 10 years in prison and on Hawaii’s Most Wanted list. His future seemed hopeless,” the group continued.

But no one is too far gone for God, and Quilausing found faith while in prison.

“He dedicated himself to sobriety and self-improvement. He saw his time in prison as a mission and begged God to use him upon his release,” God Behind Bars continued. “Now 20 years sober, Kyle’s testimony is changing lives all across the country! As a motivational speaker, he has spoken at 200+ schools and in prisons across the country. Kyle helps youth avoid his mistakes by teaching them to embrace opportunities, break negative cycles, and make wise choices.”

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Quilausing founded his organization Serve God Not Time and travels to different schools to help students make better choices and learn about God through his testimony.

Inspired by his motto “Stay Humble Pray,” Quilausing wants to share the freedom he found in Christ with others, calling it “more than just a phrase.”

For him, it’s “a lifeline that helped me through the darkest times, reminding me to focus on serving God, not time. Now, I have dedicated myself to spreading this message of hope, resilience, and faith to others.”

Quilausing also uses his social media as a platform to share the Good News. In a recent post featuring him overlooking some flowers, he shared John 16:33: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

“My name is Kyle Quilausing and I am of service,” he added.

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