This has been a fabulous year. There has been many expeditions, travels and excitement. I have been able to travel to different parts of the world and explore places I would have never imagined. The more I surrender control and be led, the more amazing it gets.
One of the great blessings that occured this year was a mission trip to Bogota, Colombia. We went down there as a team to serve a small orphanage and church, and I do believe that all of the people on the trip got more out of the trip than anything they put out financially or physically. If you have never been on a service mission, I highly recommend it.
This year also gave me an opportunity to go the 20th anniversary Celebrate Recover Summit in California. The training and bonding of other solid believers in Jesus Christ that want to live a better, happier life is life changing. I was lucky enough to meet up with some very special people a little over four years ago that have really impacted and changed my lives. It was not those people specifically, but what those people were doing, and how they were doing it, changed my life. If you have ever felt trapped, isolated, depressed, ashamed and/or hopeless, I urge you to investigate Celebrate Recovery. It is more than sobriety for "those people", it is healing for all.
On this site you will find a variety of things that reflect some of my interests, some of the latest things I am involved in and some of the various things that I find intriguing, challenging or sometimes funny. For all the latest happenings, besure to visit my BLOG on this site. If you have something that this site inspires you, let me know by emailing me at dano@dcolombo.com
The most effective soldier is one that is prepared. This life we are engaged in, is nothing less than a war. Are you prepared? Check out Wild Men of God website to get some of the latest information.
There is a group of men that come together to train and prepare for the daily battles that ALL men will face.
There is no limitations of belonging to a certain church and all are welcome. Even if you are just curious and don't even have a church.
Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step program based on the Beautitudes of Jesus Christ to deal with life's hurts, habits and hang-ups. (we all have them, regardless if you admit it or not) The program was developed by John Baker, associate pastor at Saddleback Church in California, led by reknown Pastor Rick Warren, of Purpose Driven fame.
Celebrate Recovery enlightened me to take the steps to save my life, with the assistance of Jesus Christ revealing and healing powers. For more information in Columbus area: If you are affiliated with a Celebrate Recovery ministry in Georgia, Alabama, north Florida or within a couple of hours of Atlanta, I am willing to visit your CR program and give my testimony to give glory to God. Just drop me an email.
The current plans are to get abroad in the glory of the Lord. A group of us are going to Bogota, Colombia and another group is heading to Greece in the fall. The idea is not about focusing on the coolness of traveling, but about the great opportunity to see God's miracles around the world. To see that when the times come and I get so hung up on the difficulties of this world, I realize that there is a lot bigger world out there.
Opportunities are beginning to open up in the area where we will be able to share the saving power of Jesus in the local jails and prison. To be able to reflect when I was incarcerated and had no help or assistance. Just the idea and encouragement to be smarter at doing the wrong thing is a horrible thing to be available. If you have any interest in assisting, please contact me. dano@dcolombo.com
It has been over a year since I was lead by the spirit to connect with Highland Community Church in Columbus, Georgia. I had heard about the "chicken and rice" ministry, but I was drawn by the concept of a larger story going on. Through many hours dedication, I have learned so much about my life and what it means to truly life.
"Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me." - Matthew 25:45
