Bob Critteneden

Noted author and speaker Esther Burroughs discussed some aspects of her life story, including the importance of prayer and modeling Christ's love for children and grandchildren. She will speak at the Women's Ministry Conference at Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Montgomery 1/24-25/14. Her website is www.estherbministries.com.

From the movie Moms' Night Out, due out in May of 2014, Kevin Downes (co-producer) and Jon Erwin (co-director) discussed the concept of the film, some of the actors in it, and their desire to make entertaining movies that are consistent with Biblical values. Learn more about the film at www.momsnightoutmovie.com.

From the Fatherhood CoMission Leaders' Summit in Rome, GA: Bob Waliszewski, Kevin Downes and Jon Erwin, Mark Holmen, Richard Albertson and Rick Marks, Matt Haviland

Dr. Joe Savage, Director of the University of Mobile Center for Leadership and Executive Dean of the University of Mobile School of Christian Ministries, discussed the increased secularization of Christmas, highlighted the origin of the Christmas tree, and discussed some aspects of the story of the wise men. For more information on the Center, go to www.umcenterforleadership.org.

Liz Curtis Higgs, author of "The Women of Christmas: Experience the Season Afresh with Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna", discussed some aspects of these women's stories, as related in the Christmas narrative. Learn more at www.lizcurtishiggs.com.

Ken Blackwell, Senior Fellow for Family Empowerment at the Family Research Council, discussed some new regulations that will affect some non-profit organizations and their involvement in the electoral process. Learn more at www.frc.org.

Deb DeArmond, author of "Related by Chance, Family by Choice", discussed some of the dynamics of in-law relationships and outlined some steps to take in order to improve those relationships. She also addressed some elements of spending time with in-laws during the holidays. Learn more at www.debdearmond.com.

Ric Blair of The Celts, discussed his love for Irish and Scottish music, the concept of the group, and his devotion to Christ. He shared about some of the music on the album, "Christmas With the Celts", including the song, "The Greatest Gift". Find out more at the website www.theceltsmusic.com.

Matt Haviland, founder of the ministry to single fathers called A Father's Walk, shared about some of the unique challenges that are facing single fathers and some of the ways that he is involved in finding Biblical solutions in helping dads in those situations. This conversation was recorded at the Fatherhood CoMission Leaders' Summit in Rome, GA. Learn more about the ministry at www.afatherswalk.org.

From the Fatherhood CoMission Leaders' Summit in Rome, GA: Jeff Kemp, Mark Merrill, Tim Clinton, Roland Warren, Bill Farrel, Wade Jackson