🌷 Spring is Here! Great American Family's April 2026 Premieres: "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3 and "Bee My Love"

Coming this April! Enjoy something special this Spring on Great American Family... with the return of "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3, starring Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell, and more buzz-worthy news... the premiere of the rom-com Spring movie, "Bee My Love," starring Robin Dunne, from the Ainsley McGregor Mysteries!

See all the details below!


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TV Drama: When Hope Calls: Brookfield - Season 3

Network: Great American Family

Original Air Date: April 5, 2026

*Airs weekly on Sunday nights at 8pm/7c

*Stream earlier on Great American Pure Flix

When Hope Calls Season 3 - Cast:

Cindy Busby ... Nora Anderson
Christopher Russell ... Mountie Michael Fletcher
Nick Bateman ... Wyatt Parker
Sarah Fisher ... Hannah Lawrence
Jon McLaren ... Sam Tremblay
Wendy Crewson ... Tess Stewart
Hanneke Talbot ... Maggie Parsons
Neil Crone ... Ronnie Stewart
Trevor Donovan ... Constable Jim Reynolds
Kalinka Petrie ... Lucie Clay
Kyana Teresa ... Debbie Mayfair
Jesse Hutch ... Jerry Huntsman
Simon Arblaster ... Reverend Joshua Daniels
Jillian Murray ... Justine Marcel
Lyla Elliott ... Delores Campbell
Charlie Storey ... Ruby
Jasper Green ... Charlotte
Ashton Cressman ... Wally
Luke Dietz ... Art
Abby Kauffeldt ... Annie
Austin Kurtis ... Steve

Episode 1 - Gratitude: The Mounties track a dangerous criminal; Nora helps a child find something she lost; an opportunity for Hannah puts Wyatt in a tough spot.

Episode 2 - Dreams: Nora's relationship with Fletcher is tested; Hannah notices Wyatt and Lucie growing closer; Sam weighs his professional options.

*More episode details to come. (There are 6 episodes in this season.)



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Bee My Love

Premiere Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Starring: Ann Pirvu and Robin Dunne

Storyline: A private chef competing for her dream job with a celebrity restaurateur finds inspiration in her mother’s recipes, the sweetness of honey, and a struggling beekeeper who teaches her to bee-lieve that life, and love, are sweetest when shared.


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Bookmark this page and stay tuned for further episode details. I hope many of you will enjoy the 3rd season of "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" on Great American Family and the premiere of the new movie!

Blessings to you all,

Net

🌷Enjoy a Joyful Palm Sunday Weekend Lineup: Easter Stories, Uplifting Films, and Springtime Romance

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Hello, dear friends!

Wishing you all a blessed and beautiful Palm Sunday weekend! This season is such a joyful time... preparing for Easter and the beauty of spring. I always love this time of year… watching everything bloom and come alive again. It reflects the most wonderful truth of all... that our Savior, Jesus, is risen! And through Him, we are made new and filled with everlasting life.

If you’re hoping to enjoy uplifting, inspirational programming celebrating the Easter season, I’ve gathered some lovely highlights below. Be sure to look for Great American Family’s new movie premiere, Blessings in Disguise, the special Easter-themed finale episode of Crossroad Springs, UPtv’s inspiring faith-filled movie marathon, and more.

And don’t forget, the Hallmark Channel continues its sweet Spring into Love new movie lineup with A Royal Setting!

I hope you enjoy looking through all the details below…


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Saturday, March 28, 2026:

Blessings in Disguise

Storyline via Great American Family: Set against the fast-paced world of high fashion and the enduring charm of small-town life, Blessings in Disguise follows Katie (Robins), a driven New York fashion designer with only three weeks to develop a collection that could launch her brand to national prominence. Under mounting pressure and searching for inspiration, Katie returns to her hometown where she chooses an unexpected venue to unveil her work – her late grandmother’s beloved seamstress shop, Charlotte’s Thread.

As Katie breathes new life into the quiet storefront, she uncovers the remarkable source behind her grandmother’s handmade designs: carefully selected Scriptures, lovingly stitched by hand and hidden inside every garment.

Along the way, Katie reconnects with Luke (Elliott), her first love and now a gifted furniture designer and woodworker whose designs are rooted in craftmanship, patience, and purpose. As their lives intertwine once more, the two discover that inspiration is not found in deadlines or demand – but in the timeless values of home, heritage, and hope.

Blessings in Disguise

Premieres Saturday, March 28, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

If you like Shae Robins' fashions in Blessings in Disguise, be sure to check out my Sister's lovely blog, It's a Wonderful LifeStyle, for all the details!



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Saturday, March 28, 2026:

A Royal Setting

Storyline via Hallmark: Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist is hired by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels and design his crown challenging tradition and complicating his relationship with his mother, the queen.

A Royal Setting

Premieres Saturday, March 28, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

*NOTE: This premiere follows a day-long marathon of classic royal movies on the Hallmark Channel, including A Royal Winter, Royally Ever After, Love on the Danube: A Royal Getaway, The Royal We, and The Reluctant Royal.



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Sunday, March 29, 2026:

Classic Faith-Based Films on UPtv

UPtv Palm Sunday Programming – March 29:

The Ten Commandments – 9am
Love Comes Softly – 1pm
Love’s Abiding Joy – 3pm
Love’s Enduring Promise – 5pm
Love’s Long Journey – 7pm
Love’s Unending Legacy – 9pm
The Ten Commandments – 11pm



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Sunday, March 29, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Episode 10 - Season 1 Finale

Episode 10 - Joy: On Easter Sunday, James opens the Cowboy Church as faith calls for sacrifice, forgiveness, and hope amid a quiet threat to the ranch's future.

Crossroad Springs

Episode 10 - Season 1 Finale

Premieres Sunday, March 29, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

Click here to stream "Crossroad Springs" via Great American Pure Flix.



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Wishing you all a joyful and rejuvenating Palm Sunday weekend filled with His Spirit... as our hearts turn toward Easter and the hope it brings! Knowing that Jesus gave His life for us and rose again fills our hearts with such deep joy and hope!

I am so looking forward to seeing the Easter-themed movie Blessings in Disguise. It looks like such a meaningful story about faith and pursuing the dreams God places upon our hearts.

It's also so nice that Crossroad Springs includes a beautiful, heartfelt Easter sermon. So grateful Great American Family blesses us with these faith-filled stories - perfect for viewing with your family this Easter holiday.

Also, it's the second week of the miniseries, The Faithful: Women of the Bible, on Fox.

And it's lovely to see a new royal rom-com movie, A Royal Setting, this weekend with Jen Lilley, who is the absolute sweetest and such a beautiful woman of faith. Jen has an inspiring Christian devotional titled Wake Up Your Faith - see details at Amazon!

Wake Up Your Faith
Jen Lilley

I also must share Danica McKellar's lovely review of Jen Lilley's devotional: "Jen is a treasure. I’ve only just begun reading her devotional, and already it feels like a close friend taking your hand, giving it an encouraging squeeze, and walking with you toward something deeper. Jen writes with vulnerability, sharing her own struggles with honesty and grace. Her commitment to helping the reader feel closer to God is evident, and I’m proud to call her a longtime friend!"

God's blessings to you all

on this Palm Sunday Weekend!

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King...

The next day, the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem.

They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,
“Hosanna!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed is the king of Israel!”

~ John 12:12&13

🎄Happy 9 Months 'til Christmas!🎄 (Can You Guess From This Picture Which Jen Lilley Christmas Movie I Chose to *Mark the 25th*?)

Happy March 25th, Everyone! It's 9 Months 'til Christmas! (And even closer to the Christmas movie season!)

It’s that special time again… time to “Mark the 25th” with a cozy Christmas movie! There’s just something so fun about pausing on the 25th of each month to enjoy a meaningful holiday film.

If you're planning to join in, I'd love to know which movie you are choosing. It can be a new movie, a classic movie, something you love, or something you've never seen - completely new to you! Whatever strikes your fancy.

My Christmas movie pick is B&B Merry, starring Jen Lilley and Jesse Hutch!



It's such a sweet movie, plus I also thought this was a fitting choice for right now because Jen Lilley’s brand-new romantic comedy, A Royal Setting, is premiering this weekend on the Hallmark Channel... so exciting!

And Jesse Hutch stars in the Crossroad Springs Season 1 Easter-themed Finale this Sunday night on Great American Family. (By the way, you can catch up with the last three new episodes of Crossroad Springs - encoring on Great American Family tonight - Wednesday, March 25th.)

Another Christmas movie I'm also choosing to *Mark the 25th* (a little later!)... is one of the Destined at Christmas movies, since Shae Robins and Casey Elliott are starring in their new Easter movie, Blessings in Disguise, this weekend! Great American Family is airing the second Destined movie Friday night - so I’m looking forward to catching it then!



Please share which Christmas movie you plan to watch today - or sometime this week in comments below.


This Week's Christmas Movie Schedule:

Thursday, March 26, 2026:

Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12pm
Hats Off to Christmas! ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4pm
Pencil Me in for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6pm
Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8pm
Hats Off to Christmas! ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12am
Pencil Me in for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2am
Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4am


Friday, March 27, 2026:

The Art of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Christmas in Midnight Clear ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Christmas Carousel ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Cranberry Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
A Merry Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Crown for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Two Turtle Doves ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Christmas in Midnight Clear ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Merry Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 2am
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 4am


*And if these Christmas movies aren't enough, you can watch nearly 48 hours of Christmas movies all weekend long - streaming on Great American Rom-Coms - through Philo, DirecTV streaming, Sling, and Roku.


There’s something so comforting about keeping this little monthly tradition going… a special time to slow down and find joy in the spirit of Christmas!

Happy *Mark the 25th*

and 

Happy Christmas Movie Watching!

Net 🎬✨

"When Calls the Heart" Season 13 Comes to End with Heartfelt Celebration and Sweet Surprises

( image via: Jaeda Lily Miller ) 

Another beautiful season of When Calls the Heart has come to a close- Season 13! And, oh my, what a journey it’s been. Looking back over the years, it’s truly remarkable to see how much Hope Valley has grown and changed while still holding on to the heart that makes it so special.

I'm taking a look back at this finale episode, so please beware that this post does contain spoilers.






The finale gathers everyone together for a Harvest Festival, and it feels especially meaningful to celebrate this season. There’s a sense of being fulfilled - as the seeds planted seasons ago have finally come to bloom. We see dreams realized, heartwarming reunions, tender goodbyes, and new beginnings unfolding all at once!

LJ (Little Jack) is still longing to see Hope Valley from above, like a bird in flight. Though Elizabeth believes time will ease his longing, his dream lingers.

One of the most joyful surprises was Angela’s return home. The pure delight on the Canfield's faces said it all! What a gift to see their family whole again. I especially loved when they surprised Minnie with a new sign for the Cafe. What a beautiful moment!

Angela settles back in with such ease, sharing especially sweet moments with Allie. Even without sight, Angela "sees" so clearly. Her playful observation about Allie and Oliver’s feelings for each other is so cute, a perfect reminder of how deep their friendship is, even though they've recently been many miles apart.

Lucas also receives a surprise of his own when Edie Martell returns to Hope Valley. Lucas tries his best to play his cards right with her, but at first fails to say the right thing. His lighthearted card tricks at the festival add a fun touch, but it’s his heartfelt confession to Edie - calling her his "north star," that truly stands out. Though their timing is off and Edie's on her way to New York, Lucas surprises Edie with news that he's ending his term as Governor soon and would like to join her. Does this mean Lucas is leaving Hope Valley for good? Only time will tell.

Meanwhile, Nathan wrestles with how best to propose, turning to Bill for advice. Bill, ever the steady voice, encourages him to speak from the heart rather than focus on grandeur. Their bond always feels so genuine and real, like a true father-son connection.

In one of the most touching moments, Nathan teams up with Oliver to make LJ’s dream come true- rigging a way for him to climb the water tower safely and take in the whole valley. The scene is really sweet. Seeing LJ’s joy and the gratitude in Elizabeth’s eyes is deeply moving, especially in contrast to last season’s finale uncertainty with Little Jack being sick. This time, LJ isn’t just well… he’s thriving. He's soaring!

Loved seeing all the school children, especially those from Benson Hills, share what they have lost and gained since the fire. It's a touching, emotional scene, as they release their memories on red balloons - a beautiful reminder of resilience and hope. Rosemary and Lee’s farewell to Gwen is equally tender, filled with love and the ache of goodbye. My eyes were filled with tears watching this heartwarming scene. I sure hope we'll see more of Gwen in the future.

And then, the proposal...

This moment was deeply meaningful, as Elizabeth led Nathan toward the Hope Valley water tower, reassuring herself with the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, "Always do what you are afraid to do," while she climbed the ladder, Nathan close behind. (This special line was on a wooden sign Nathan gifted to Elizabeth years ago.)

After they reach the top, they stand on top of the tower and take in the amazing view. Nathan's words to Elizabeth, as he proposes, are filled with admiration and gratitude, and the ring, four stones, Nathan explains symbolizes each of them - their family. This gesture makes the moment and the ring all the more special.

Nathan asks, "Elizabeth Thornton, will you be my wife? Will you walk with me through this valley for the rest of our days? Will you marry me?"
(She smiles happily, and they kiss.)

He gently draws back and asks,
"Wait, you didn’t - you didn’t say yes."

Elizabeth responds with a grin and says,
"Yeah, but I was gonna."
Elizabeth’s joyful, slightly teasing response, "Yeah, but I was gonna," is a perfect callback to a previous episode in season 11, capturing the ease and understanding between them. It’s a beautiful culmination of their journey, grounded in friendship, love, and deep knowing.

And just when it feels like the story has happily ended, one final joyful surprise arrives…

A taxi pulls into a very quiet Hope Valley, and stepping out is Abigail Stanton, portrayed by Lori Loughlin. With her eyes filled with tears, she looks around and says one simple line that's full of meaning, "It’s good to be home."

And it feels so good for us Hearties, too, to see Abigail home. There’s something deeply comforting in watching Lori's story come full circle. One can only hope she is embraced by fans and welcomed back with grace, love, and open hearts.

And just like that, Hope Valley feels even more complete! Our hearts are full and content, yet we are filled with anticipation for the beautiful stories still to unfold next year in Season 14!

A couple of things I was looking for in the finale, but didn't see: 

#1 - I was hoping to see Joseph accept Christopher Gowen's apology. I think it's important for us to see the Pastor extend forgiveness to Christopher one day, especially since his son, Cooper, has already done so. It's not only the right thing to do morally, but it's also the right thing spiritually, and I would think that would be extremely important to Pastor Joseph.

#2 - One more thing... I was hoping before the season ended that we would see Allie and Oliver or someone find Jack's missing military medal, the one LJ accidentally lost. Allie promised LJ that she and Oliver would keep looking. I just hope the fact that it is lost is not forgotten, and the medal will be found one day.

So much to look forward to now in season 14... with a wedding being planned and Abigail's return!

If you've seen the Season 13 finale of "When Calls the Heart," I would love to know your thoughts on it, as well. Please share in comments below.

From My Heart to Yours,

Net❤️

🌼 Spring Into The Weekend with First *Spring into Love* Movie, 'When Calls the Heart' Finale, 'Crossroad Springs,' and More

Happy First Weekend of Spring, Everyone! 🌼

There's lots to enjoy this weekend...

When Calls the Heart Season Finale – it may be springtime for us, but in Hope Valley, it’s all about the Harvest Festival! Will Nathan finally propose marriage to Elizabeth? We know Angela Canfield is coming home, but could there also be a few more surprise faces? Plus, the café has a brand-new name- Minnie’s Café! Get ready for plenty of heartfelt moments, sweet surprises, and a celebration to remember.

Hallmark is also kicking off its *Spring into Love* movie lineup with Two for Tee - starring When Calls the Heart star, Chris McNally.

And over on Great American Family, don’t miss a new episode of Crossroad Springs. Big decisions are ahead for the Hamilton family.

So much to look forward to this weekend! See more on these shows and more below...


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Saturday, March 21, 2026:

Two for Tee

Storyline: Tee is a Chinese American pottery artist who meets new community center handyman Will. As she learns about her family's traditions through art, can she and Will save the center from closure?

Two for Tee

Premieres Saturday, March 21, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, March 21, 2026:

Hope Valley: 1874

Storyline Episode 1 - O' Brave New World: Rebecca and her young daughter, Sarah, travel west to start a new life. They meet rugged rancher, Tom, and discover the boardinghouse Rebecca purchased is not as promised.

Hope Valley: 1874

Premieres Saturday, March 21, 2026

Streaming on Hallmark+

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Sunday, March 22, 2026:

When Calls the Heart

Season 13 Finale

Storyline: At the Hope Valley Harvest Festival, the community reflects on all they've gained after loss, as they look towards the future.

When Calls the Heart

Season 13 Finale

Premieres Sunday, March 22, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, March 22, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Storyline: James must choose between the ranch and the church he built, tensions rise with Janet and Layla, and Willis faces the cost of holding on.

Crossroad Springs - Episode 9

Premieres Sunday, March 22, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

NOTE: If you need to catch up on previous episodes of Crossroad Springs, then be sure to see the marathon of first-season episodes airing Sunday on Great American Faith & Living - beginning at 12pm EST.


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In case you missed it, the stars of When Calls the Heart and Hope Valley: 1874, including the lovely Erin Krakow, who is well along in her pregnancy, and Lori Loughlin, who will return to the series in season 14, gathered on Wednesday night (March 18th) in Los Angeles for a special celebration for the season 13 finale of When Calls the Heart and the exclusive premiere of Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+!

Here are some pictures via Hallmark+ of the red carpet:

Hope Valley cast 
images via: Hallmark+

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I hope those of you who have been enjoying season 13 of When Calls the Heart will thoroughly enjoy the season finale! I can't help from wondering if there will be a thrilling or puzzling cliffhanger this season? Happy watching to all of you, Hearties!

For those of you who are streaming the first episode of Hope Valley: 1874 on Hallmark+ beginning this Saturday, I hope you'll enjoy this introduction to the new characters from the frontier era.

Also, I wanted to note that the Miniseries, The Faithful: Women of the Bible, brings the Book of Genesis to life through the eyes of women in the Bible - Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel. The series highlights how their journeys of faith helped shape God's greater plan.

This special three-week event begins on March 22nd on FOX and leads up to Easter Sunday, April 5th. (Please Note: I have not seen any of these episodes, so I’m not sure how closely the stories will follow the Bible.)

Have a Blessed, 

Wonderful Weekend, Everyone,

Net

SHINING GOD's LIGHT:

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!”

~2 Corinthians 5:17

Spring doesn’t simply cover what was before; it gently brings new life into being. In Christ, you’re not just made better... You are made new! As we come to know and follow Him, He tenderly transforms us from the inside out.