Today was an incredibly emotional day as we visited a Compassion project on the outskirts of Medan in Indonesia. This place wrecked me today as kid after kid told us their story. This one boy in particular hit me straight in the heart. He sobbed as he talked of how much being in the Compassion program has meant to him since his father abandoned him and his family. Like any kid, he told… … Continue reading
Today was such a great day meeting so many amazing kids in the Compassion Project in Medan, Indonesia. We learned a thing or two about happiness and worship. It was also cool to hand out some of the 10,000 Vani bands that were sent in. I can't wait to meet Novany and show her what she inspired. Thanks again to everyone who sent in some Vani bands! … Continue reading
Friska was the first girl we met in Indonesia and the first to make my wife cry with her story. You might not be able to stop poverty for everyone, but you can stop it for one. Friska is one. That is the whole idea behind our For One Project. While we haven’t officially started the For One Project, consider changing things for this ONE. Tell Friska she matters and that she and… … Continue reading
I am so much fun to travel with, as Katie Rose is about to find out. … Continue reading
Make sure you like us of Facebook to follow along on our trip to Indonesia so you don't miss gems like this pic of Wally sleeping in the airport. … Continue reading
The challenge: Write a song with the words "power outlet". The tool: A Ukulele Wally handmade for his daughter. … Continue reading
Check out the new lyric video for Awaken My Soul from Chris Tomlin's new album, "Burning Lights". I love the guitar tabs so you can play along. And Lecrae rapping on it. … Continue reading
STOP! Don't go to Wikipedia to find the answers. This quiz is just for fun to see how much you know about Indonesia off the top of your head. We'll give you an answer key after you hit submit so you can learn a little more about the country we're headed to with Compassion in a couple of days. Fill out my Wufoo form! … Continue reading
We're so thankful for everyone who has made Vani Bands for us to give to people in Indonesia. We are going to be loaded with bracelets! … Continue reading
Photo Op is where Wally confiscates all of our phones and we're held accountable for the last photo we took. Top left: Katie Rose found a great app that let's you blur out things you don't want to see, like bath time pictures of your niece. Those photos are fine if you're their parents, but please stop sharing them with your relatives. Top right: This is Betty Rock's dad and, we presume, the… … Continue reading
