WLVA DB The CROCK

06/06/2024

If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools

26/05/2024

I've been tryin' to get down
To the heart of the matter
But my will gets weak
And my thoughts seem to scatter
But I think it's about
Forgiveness

31/03/2024

Nearly 2,000 years ago, the end became the beginning, death turned to life, despair was replaced by hope, and what looked like a pitiful exit wound up being the grandest entrance in human history. Happy Easter, everyone!

08/03/2024

11/02/2024

I preached a sermon a few years ago where I talked about finishing well. Well, in his last public performance at the 2023 People's Choice Awards, country music legend Toby Keith finished well in this touching goodbye to his fans. If you have not watched this video, you need to stop what you're doing and watch it. It's one of the most moving musical and human performances I've ever seen. May none of us ever let the old man in.

Country legend Toby Keith's final television performance was during the PCCAs in 2023. Listen to him sing ''Don't Let the Old Man In'' here.

23/01/2024

What if...I viewed myself and others as God views me and others?

21/01/2024

What if...we did not live in despair but in anticipation?

20/01/2024

What if...we were more concerned with the planks in our own eyes than the specks in everyone else's.

19/01/2024

Check out this fourth video from the DLW Band. Enjoy!

"Red Tide" music video. For more information on the Duncan L. Wood Band, visit www.quest4lovetour.com or find us on digital radio, WQFL-DB, at https://strea...

19/01/2024

What if...we didn't feel the neeed to corect peeple for evry little misteak they make.

18/01/2024

What if...I stopped endeavoring to pass judgment on others' actions and instead had more confidence in the Spirit's power to convict?

17/01/2024

A little wisdom from Dr. Bonhoeffer, if you please.

Deitrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act." I have tried to live out this principle in my life, though my ex*****on has admittedly been imperfect. The addendum, however, is that those wh...

16/01/2024

I have tried to live out this principle in my life, though my ex*****on has admittedly been imperfect. The addendum, however, is that those who apply it will be ostracized, marginalized, vilified, and/or gaslighted by those within both the church and the larger culture. There are real consequences for those who speak and act on conscience. Bonhoeffer's consequences were imprisonment and (later) death at the hands of his N**i opponents. Nevertheless, I would rather live with the fear of reprisal than the guilt of capitulation. Would that Bonhoeffer's courage were demonstrated by more people today...especially those within the church.

10/01/2024

In a world filled with evil, hatred, illness, frustration, loss, and all manner of disappointment, we need more love. Indeed, we need God's love...a love that always finds a way! Check out this music video from the Duncan L. Wood Band. We hope you enjoy!

"Love Will Find a Way" music video. For more information on the Duncan L. Wood Band, visit www.quest4lovetour.com or find us on digital radio, WQFL-DB, at h...

04/01/2024

My band has released its second music video. Check out "Magic" by the Duncan L. Wood Band at https://youtu.be/0gCQ1Xm9bf8. I hope you enjoy!

"Magic" music video. For more information on the Duncan L. Wood Band, visit www.quest4lovetour.com or find us on digital radio, WQFL-DB, at https://streamin...

02/01/2024

And after all the violence and double-talk,
There's just a song in all the trouble and the strife...

01/01/2024

The band is blowing Dixie, double four time...

19/12/2023

A few years ago, my band recorded a single called "With Love" that speaks to God's love for His people and the beauty of the cross. I can't think of a better time of year to consider the song's message. I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch this short music video.

"With Love" music video

18/12/2023

You'll want to read this article about what I call "The Chipotle Principle." Have you had similar experiences in life? How do we demand excellence in an increasingly online world where businesses and other organizations are separated by virtual-temporal "distance" from their consumers/users? I believe this is a problem with which we must grapple now before we travel too far down a road with no cul-de-sac.

I am a diehard Chipotle fan. In my opinion, there are few meals better than a Chipotle bowl with brown rice, black beans, veggies, chipotle chicken, mild salsa, corn, cheese, and guacamole...and more guacamole...and maybe just a little more guacamole. And virtually every time I have my bowl prepared...

15/12/2023

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04/12/2023

Have you ever wondered how you can be optimistic in times of despair? If so, this message is for you. Learn what Chester Nimitz, Commander of the Pacific Fleet in WWII, and the Prophet Isaiah can teach us about resilience.

Have you ever wondered how you can be optimistic in times of despair? If so, this message is for you. Learn what Chester Nimitz, Commander of the Pacific Fleet in WWII, and the Prophet Isaiah can teach us about resilience.

28/08/2023

In my opinion, Chicago is one of the top-10 rock-n-roll bands in history, and "25 or 6 to 4" is one of the top-20 songs of all time. Although much has been made about this song's lyrics, I believe Robert Lamm (the song's writer) provides the best insight and its most profound message. What can we learn about life from Chicago? Read this short article to find out. And, if you're so inclined, please share it with your friends. Enjoy!

In an interview not too many years ago, Robert Lamm, keyboardist and songwriter for the award-winning rock-n-roll band Chicago, noted that he wrote the band's Top-10 song "25 or 6 to 4" (listen here) in tribute to the many sleepless nights he spent feverishly trying to conjure the lyrics for a song....

22/08/2023

I started this three-part series well over a year ago but never got to the third story. So, here it is. This was indeed one of the most harrowing experiences of my life. I hope you enjoy.

I've been thinking a great deal about trauma lately. I'm not completely sure why, but the topic has been invading my thoughts for weeks. As I've read and thought more and more about it, I've started to recall several traumatic stories from my life...events that changed me in both positive and negati...

14/08/2023

Although Forrest Gump analogized life with a box of chocolates, I prefer to think of it more like a melody. In this blog article, I explain my comparison and hopefully offer some inspiration along the way. We've all messed up in life, but unless you're in the grave, you still have time to make things right. Won't you take a few minutes to read this short article? Enjoy!

For a number of years now, I have served as the drummer and occasional lead or background vocalist for the Duncan L. Wood Band, which is based in Elon, VA, just north of Lynchburg, VA (see www.quest4lovetour.com). When I first began practicing and performing with this formidable group of iron-clad m...

04/08/2023

In a world filled with darkness and regret, peace is still available. We just have to know where to look. I hope you'll take a few minutes to read and consider this short article. Maybe it'll help you find peace where I did. Enjoy!

As a good, American-made, Bible-believing Christian, I have always found comfort in the Pauline doctrine of ubiquitous, supernatural peace. The Apostle Paul famously proclaimed to the church at Philippi that through thanksgiving, prayer, and rejoicing, the people of God can find "the peace of God, w...

30/07/2023

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29/07/2023

This is a little piece for my brothers and sisters in arms. Please note that I do not write this for myself. I do not want personal accolades. I write this for the men and women with whom I've served over the years. It would be impossible for me to count the number of extraordinary Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who have suffered my company in the last couple of decades. To each of them, I tip my hat and say, "Thank you!" We hold our freedoms close because you in large extent let yours go.

When most people--even those within the ranks--consider the matter of personal sacrifice as it relates to military service, notions of dangerous training exercises, long deployments, "compulsory" family neglect, and combat action typically come to mind. And these indeed represent some of the potenti...

21/07/2023

Sometimes life's most inspirational people are not who we expect, but they are always who we need. Here's the story of one of the most inspirational people in my life recently. Enjoy!

I first met Ike Blessitt while attending a spring training "fan camp" for the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, FL, in February 2016. Although a lifelong Tigers fan, I had never heard of Ike. And after learning of his professional-baseball history, I knew why. Although Ike had made it to "the Show" in 197...

14/07/2023

I'm back in the saddle of blog writing again! Have you ever had that life event to occur that changed your perspective forever? Well, it happened to me about a month ago. If you want to know what changed this man, then take a look at this week's blog. I hope you enjoy!

The Irish band U2 has claimed that it still hasn't found what it's looking for for almost four decades now (lavish alliteration intended...haha!!). Although I doubt the truth of this claim--U2 has certainly found its place in rock-n-roll history, found its voice in the fight against poverty and bigo...