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<\/a><\/h2>\nIn Joshua 4:4-7, the Levites have carried the Ark of the Covenant into the middle of the Jordan River. With each step they took, the river opened up that much more. Once they arrived at the center of the riverbed, the waters had completely stopped and the Israelites crossed over. However, before the priests carry the Ark to the opposite shore, Joshua commands one man from each tribe to go to the middle of the riverbed, pick up a stone, and carry it back to shore. With these twelve stones, Joshua commands that a memorial be built so that when future generations ask what those are for, the older generation can explain the wonderful miracle that God performed.<\/p>\n
To that end, I want to introduce an idea to you. One of the most sacred days on the Christian calendar is Christmas. However, with each passing year, we seem to focus more and more on the hanging of lights and feasting and the buying of gifts. Sometimes I wonder if we spend enough time remembering why this holiday is so important to us.<\/p>\n
That being said, I was recently introduced to The Manger Build. Mike Young, founder of Noble Warriors, began this project many years ago as a way to emphasize the importance of Christmas to his children. Since then, many fathers have begun to build mangers with their children. This year, I am encouraging you to be involved in this program. Create a memorial for your kids so that they will ask, what this is all about.<\/p>\n
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