Member Spotlight - Travis

When Travis looks back on his journey, he sees not just the mistakes and pain of his past, but the unmistakable grace of God that brought him to where he is today. Growing up, he describes his childhood as good, though marked by loneliness. His mother worked two jobs to provide for the family, leaving him much of the time with cousins and older relatives who introduced him to drugs and alcohol at an early age. By sixteen, Travis had already faced legal trouble, and by adulthood, his life had spiraled into addiction. 

Years of substance use, loss, and heartbreak followed. After the death of his brother, Travis turned even more heavily to alcohol, resulting in multiple DUIs and time in prison. Yet even in those dark seasons, God was at work, softening his heart and preparing him for change. While serving time, Travis chose to enter a rehabilitation program and began to take responsibility for his future. Upon release, his employer, Kevin, reached out, offering not only a job but encouragement and a path forward. Kevin’s connection to ABSOLUTE Ministries opened the door that would change Travis’s life. 

Today, Travis has been a member of ABSOLUTE Ministries for one year and eight months at the Men’s Campus in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Through community, accountability, and faith-centered guidance, he has found stability and purpose. He attends All of Life Church in Post Falls, serves on the AV tech team, and meets weekly with his small group for fellowship and growth. What once felt like an endless cycle of defeat has become a story of restoration and hope. 

Travis often reflects on the transformation that has taken place since joining ABSOLUTE. “I’ve learned that I don’t have to try so hard,” he says. “I’m saved, I’m loved, and I’m accepted.” Surrounded by people who genuinely care, mentors, church family, and his community at ABSOLUTE, Travis continues to rebuild his life and relationship with his 6 year old daughter, Anaelle. His journey is a reminder that redemption is possible, and that through God’s grace and the support of ministries like ABSOLUTE, lives can truly be made new.