Hardrock, Coco, And Joe

This is my favorite Christmas song and cartoon. It is very obscure. In fact, the only place I've ever known it to be played was during The Bozo Show, which was on TV every morning before I went to school during my elementary days. Whenever I watch this I am taken back to those days when I would sit on the couch watching TV and eating breakfast, waiting for Christmas break to begin.

Merry Christmas!

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I can finally take a breath. It has been a busy few weeks that ended with a very busy weekend. But, now that The Christmas S.O.C.C.E.R. Team Kids Choir Musical, The Live Nativity, and the Williamsburg Community Band Christmas Concert are all finished, I can actually begin to relax a little and enjoy the season. I didn't even have time to write over the past couple weeks.

And, speaking of writing (I rock at segues), I just found out that a good friend of mine is a published author! Josh Carter and I went to high school together (Go Maroons) and we attended the same church (Go FCC - Clinton). Then we both ended up going to the same college (Go Golden Eagles).

After a semester, Josh transferred to another school. He eventually got married, started a family, and now works for the Fellowship Of Christian Athletes. Actually, I just summed up about 13 years of Josh's life in one sentence. Obviously, I left out a ton of important details.

Josh has always been an awesome athlete. Due to my extreme lack of athletic ability, I can't remember a time when I have even contemplated playing him in anything. In fact, I think the only sport that I have ever played with Josh is volleyball, and most of the time we were on the same team. Now that I think about it, I am sure he let me be on his team out of pity.

I've always thought it was really great that Josh hooked up with FCA as a career. It's such a great fit for him. He has a heart for ministry and a passion for sports. I know that the work that he is involved in is making an impact in the lives of young athletes and coaches.

When I found out he had written a book of devotions I immediately demanded that he send me an autographed copy (for free, of course). Within a couple days I received it in the mail. On the inside, Josh signed, "Josh Carter - Acts 20:24." He also sent a note on a separate piece of paper that read, "...I didn't personalize this in case you want to give it away..."

I am inclined to believe that this was meant to be a slam on my lack of athletic ability - as in, "Why would YOU need a book of devotions for athletes?" But, knowing Josh and his humility, I am sure what he meant was, "Seriously, you don't have to read this if you don't want to."

Well, I have been reading it, and it is great! If you would like to get a copy you can order it at http://www.crosstrainingpublishing.com/. The title of the book is Running 2 Win 4 Him. As is written in the introduction of the book, "It can be used for individual study, with a teammate, as a team/small group study, or for larger groups (FCA Huddle meetings, etc.)." I encourage you to check it out!