Friday, April 10, 2020

☀ Finding HOPE this EASTER! ☀


image via crosscards.com

This Easter, Resurrection Sunday, will be unlike Easter Sundays past, as many churches will only be meeting on-line and families (mine included) will not be gathering, as usual, for a special dinner or Easter egg hunt.

In years past, I have always looked forward to this Sunday, seeing everyone all dressed up, the ladies wearing pretty springy colored dresses, the gentlemen wearing suits or polos, the children wearing adorable outfits with bunnies embroidered on their collars and generally everyone looking their Sunday best as we hear the good news that Jesus has risen!


And while the day itself this year will certainly be different, the message remains the same...

"For God so loved the world,
that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish,
but have everlasting life."

~John 3:16 KJV

That is the HOPE that I cling to and believe in with all of my heart. I have faith that The Lord will see us through this challenging time.

In the meantime, as we pray and wait through this phase, with many of us staying at home, here are some family-friendly programs you may enjoy watching this weekend to uplift your spirit... including "When Hope Calls," which is pictured here...

When Hope Calls
Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood


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Saturday, April 11, 2020:

It's Spring on Hallmark with the premiere of...


Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States

Storyline via Hallmark: After three years organizing fashion collections at a top magazine, Lauren (Graham) is passed up for a promotion and decides it is finally time to throw in the towel on Seattle and move home. When Rob (Sampson), the owner of the moving company she hires, learns of her distaste for the city, he makes it his mission to help her see the beauty of Seattle and all it has to offer. In exchange for her organizing services, he becomes her tour guide for the next two weeks leading up to her move and Lauren discovers there is a lot to fall in love with in Seattle.

See the premiere of Fashionably Yours
Saturday, April 11, 2020
at 9pm/8c on the Hallmark Channel


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Happy Easter!


Highlights of Easter Television Programming...

Easter Under Wraps
Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Allister Foster


Saturday, April 11th, 2020:

A Walton Easter - on Hallmark Drama at 9pm/8c


Sunday, April 12th, 2020:

King of Kings - on INSP at 9am/8c

Easter Under Wraps - on the Hallmark Channel at 12pm/11c

The Greatest Story Ever Told - on TCM at 4pm/3c

Easter Parade - on TCM at 8pm/7c

King of Kings - on TCM at 10pm/9c



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Sunday, April 12, 2020:

Do you believe in second chances? Watch UPtv's new movie premiere...


image: UPtv

Storyline via UPtv: A fun-loving woman from New York City moves to a small town to help her recently widowed ex-mother-in-law. Her personality clashes with the locals, and when she goes public with her new relationship with the pastor, the town rallies to kick her out.

See the cable TV premiere of In-Lawfully Yours
Sunday, April 12, 2020
at 7pm/6c on UPtv



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More... Sunday, April 12, 2020:

Who will come to Elizabeth's rescue in an all new...

Season 7 - Episode 8
Into the Woods

screen grabs - Hallmark Promo

Storyline via Hallmark: A dangerous windstorm puts residents of Hope Valley at risk. Elizabeth takes half the class on a field trip in the woods while Carson is the substitute teacher for the rest.

Watch a new episode of When Calls the Heart
Sunday, April 12, 2020
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel



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More... Sunday, April 12, 2020:

Will Grace stay or leave Brookfield in an all new...

Season 1 - Episode 8
About a Girl

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood

Storyline via Hallmark: A friend from Grace’s past encourages Grace to follow her longstanding dream of moving to New York, while Chuck urges her to stay. Lillian locates Helen’s grandfather, but when she fails to prove that Helen is his missing granddaughter, she turns to Sam and her other friends in town for help. Gabriel’s investigation into the suspected bank fraud raises questions about how Ronnie funded his hotel. Tess tries to protect Ronnie when a criminal debt catches up with him. Meanwhile, Maggie helps a visitor who has come to Brookfield in search of wellness.


Watch a new episode of When Hope Calls
Sunday, April 12, 2020
at 9pm/8c on the Hallmark Channel


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I hope you all have a healthy and Happy Easter weekend!

I've been thinking of you all as we go through this time. My heart is with those staying at home and those being careful when they leave their home for work or groceries.

Even though we are social distancing in person, it's also been a good time to stay socially in close contact via technology with family and friends, and I'm sure many will be doing just that this Easter Sunday.

I will be watching church services online with some of my family, and I plan to watch Christian evangelist and missionary Franklin Graham's Easter service this Sunday morning on Fox News at 10AM/9c.


I will be rejoicing this Easter Sunday that Jesus is Risen!

Because of Christ's great sacrifice on the cross, I am grateful and humbled that I am forgiven of my sins.

May the Light of our risen Lord touch your heart and shine on you...

Love and Easter Blessings, Net


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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"If you declare with your mouth,
“Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart
that God raised Him from the dead,
you will be saved."
~Romans 10:9

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Prayer of Salvation:

"God, I know I am a sinner.

I believe Jesus was my substitute when He died on the Cross.

I believe His shed blood, death, burial, and resurrection were for me.

I now receive Jesus as my Savior.

I thank You for the forgiveness of my sins,

the gift of salvation and everlasting life,

because of Your merciful grace.

In Jesus name, I pray...

Amen."


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27 comments:

  1. Joyce in CarolinaFriday, April 10, 2020

    What a wonderful post Net, and with the prayer of Salvation at the end! What a testimony you are for Christ!!!

    Happy Easter to all that visit here...stay safe everyone.
    Blessing to you my dear friend Net!!!

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    1. Joyce, Every blessing to you, my sweet friend, on this Resurrection Easter Sunday! I’m so glad we are Sisters in The Lord!

      In spite of everything, I hope you have a lovely day!

      Happy Easter! Jesus is Risen!☀️🌷

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  2. Go Nathan rescues Elizabeth & her students in the wood

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    1. Yes, can't wait to see this new episode of WCTH tonight!

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  3. Be the, you are so right. It will a different Easter this year but we can rejoice in the season. God's Blessings to you.

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    1. Blessings to you as we share our faith in Jesus! Wishing you a very Happy Easter. Thank you for shining His Light! God bless!

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  4. Thank you for bringing information about upcoming ways to escape the bleakness of the virus --and the angst of the political landscape--through the movies you highlight! Really appreciate what you do! Have a Blessed Easter.

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    1. Matt, Thank you for this thoughtful comment! May you be uplifted with happiness and God’s eternal love this Easter.

      I'm so glad you enjoy my updates here. I sure hope one of these shows brightens your day, too!

      Peace, blessings, and a Happy Easter to You!!!☀️🌷

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    1. Happy Easter, Denise! God bless you, honey!!!☀️🌷

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  6. Happy Easter Net!!:) Jesus is alive!:)

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    1. Oh, He sure is! Our Savior, Jesus, has risen! What a blessing that He gave His life for our sins!

      Happy Easter to You!!!☀️

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  7. Nathan manages to rescue Elizabeth & her students

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  8. Hallmark Channel & HMM Movies

    JINGLE BELL BRIDE (TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED)
    Local Production Company: Jingle Productions Inc.
    Director: Allan Harmon

    EMMA FIELDING MYSTERIES: MOW 4 (TBD - POSTPONED)
    Local Production Company: EFM4 Productions (Van) Inc.
    Director: Tony Dean Smith

    MARTHA'S VINEYARD MYSTERIES 3 - SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (TBD - POSTPONED)
    Local Production Company: Martha VM 3 Productions (VAN) Inc.
    Director: Mark Jean

    AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO DEADLY (TEMP. SUSPENDED)
    Local Production Company: Aurora TG 14 Productions (Van) Inc.
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    Director: Martin Wood

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    1. I know... unfortunately, these film productions had to be shut down or postponed once the virus hit Canada and the United States. I'm praying things will get better and hopefully everyone will safely be able to go back to work soon.

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  9. Dearest, Net, thank you for another heartfelt, inspiring, uplifting post especially needed in these critical times. You bring light to all of us at the end of a long dark tunnel that I pray will cease soon! I'm so happy you included the sinners prayer for many to pray or re-new their pledge to our Lord, God Almighty. As we celebrate Easter in a way that many of us have never done before let us keep our eyes on the "One" who died for us, forgave our sins and will keep us safe from all evil!

    So sorry I missed your birthday, Net, and look forward to the day you get to celebrate properly with your family with lots of love, hugs and kisses!! Peace to you and all our IAWM family.

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    1. Hello my dear friend, Linda! I think whenever I receive a message from you, it's like God's way of sending me a warm hug! Speaking of bringing light - you always glow with the radiance of God's love!

      Thank you so much for the sweet birthday wishes! Even though Easter has now passed, I pray you are blessed with His joy, and warmed by His everlasting love!

      Take care and be safe! You are such a dear friend to me and everyone here in this IAWM family! God bless you always!!! :)

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  10. Elizabeth could go with that she’s searching for Nathan by riding his horse named Newton

    Elizabeth & Nathan could find the kids out the woods

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  11. Nathan is smitten with ELIZABETH WHOSE he DIDN'T WANT TO SEE HER GET HURT OR COULD DIE

    The way Nathan and Elizabeth interact with each other reminds me of the way Jack talked to her.

    Nathan is starting to sound like Jack.

    Nathan, Elizabeth, Allie and Jack to be a family

    Nice to see Jack from much earlier episodes doing the same thing that Nathan is doing right now & Elizabeth is the reason for both

    Elizabeth actually still has feelings for Nathan

    Elizabeth has shown a particular interest in Nathan. She seeks him out, asks him where he’s going, and even flirts with him in a simple, shy kind of way.

    Nathan as Elizabeth’s next suitor.

    Elizabeth with her students trying to take shelter from a dangerous windstorm & Nathan comes to her rescue

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  12. Well that brought back memories, when jack was on the porch watching Elizabeth, Nathan was doing the same thing,

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  13. Nathan is smitten with Elizabeth whose he didn’t want to see her to get hurt or could have died because he’s so upset with her for what’s in the world is she thinking

    translation: Afraid losing you

    Elizabeth opens the door and it’s Nathan

    Nathan & Elizabeth are perfect match

    Nathan is better suited for Elizabeth

    Nathan takes risk his life for Elizabeth

    Nathan is so sweet with Elizabeth

    Both Nathan & Elizabeth are both writing in the journals

    Rosemary need to set Elizabeth up with Nathan

    Nathan’s pure heart makes him a good match for Elizabeth

    Nathan l loved you saying what’s in your heart Elizabeth

    The way Nathan and Elizabeth interact with each other reminds me of the way Jack talked to her.

    Nathan is starting to sound like Jack

    Three reasons Nathan would be a good fit for Baby Jack & Elizabeth—1. Nathan needs Elizabeth. 2. Nathan is dependable. 3. Elizabeth makes Nathan a better person.

    The look between Nathan and Elizabeth....it reminds me of Jack and Elizabeth.....there is something special bonding between Elizabeth and Nathan

    I was thinking the same, similar emotions going on here between Elizabeth and Nathan that were there between Jack and Elizabeth in the beginning of their relationship.

    Nathan & Elizabeth have feelings each other

    Nathan has strong feelings for Elizabeth

    I love the chemistry between Nathan and Elizabeth!

    This relationship between Elizabeth and Nathan.

    I can't wait for Nathan, Elizabeth, Allie and Jack to be a family

    Elizabeth and Nathan would be a beautiful couple. She has little Jack he has Allie they both can help raise them both

    Nathan is starting to sound like Jack

    Elizabeth likes Nathan better anyway

    There is so much chemistry between Nathan & Elizabeth and they would make a perfect family with Allie & Jack

    Bill & Elizabeth talking about Nathan & Jack!

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  14. Dearest, sweet, Jim....look at you, lifting hearts everywhere...well done!!

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  15. Nathan was a man of few words in the beginning..

    Remember?

    He's so in love with Elizabeth he was angry she put herself in danger on the mt.

    Jeanette Oke, author of the book WCTH was ABOUT a school teacher from east, going to harsh western Canada and falling in love with a Mountie

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  16. I am ‪#TeamNathan‬ but I love the tussle between the two
    Lucas gave Elizabeth a night that is reminiscent of her wealthy life in Hamilton.
    I think Nathan would remind her more of her life with Jack.

    Why is Elizabeth trying so hard to get Nathan to tell her how he feels about her???? Does she have to know before she can make a decision. If she prefers Nathan then just tell him how she feels and let Lucas move on. Lucas needs someone who can appreciate all he has to offer.

    If Elizabeth chooses Lucas over Nathan I am done with this show it has not been the same without Jack, but she needs to be with Nathan he is a better match . I hate to feel this way but a lot of people feel the same.

    I rewatched the 1st episodes w/Elizabeth & Jack. And the similarities between Nathan and Elizabeth and Jack and Elizabeth are all to real. They both had disagreements, they both saved Elizabeth, they both had times when it was hard to express their feelings and both were jealous

    Team Nathan is there best one for Elizabeth not Lucas the bar businessman Nathan's great with kids Lucas on other hand doesn't look comfortable around kids really Nathan's the obvious choice

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  17. Reminds me a little of Season 1 fights between Elizabeth & Jack. Sparks! ‪#TeamNathan‬


    Yay, ‪#TeamNathan‬, pulling for ya! Last night was unbelievably good between you two -- Nathan & Elizabeth -- so excited to see how the rest of their story unfolds!

    I’m feeling a 4th quarter comeback by Nathan will end this game w/ a Hail Mary win

    Happy beyond words! Nathan and Elizabeth were just "W O W" tonight.

    The way I see it is Nathan is really in love with Elizabeth and seeing her in a place were she might be hurt put him real anxious and nervous.
    Later when they were back home he was going to talk to her, but he was interrupted and couldn’t explain. ‪#TeamNathan‬ all the way!!

    And I’ll be much happier when Nathan will have a date with Elizabeth!!!!! Hope it will be next Sunday!
    ‪#TeamNathan‬

    ‪#TeamNathan PRETTY PLEASE!! He's just so sweet ‬

    Elizabeth needs to be with Nathan

    I bet she will choose Nathan! #‪#teamnathan‬ ‪#Hearties‬

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  18. Jim, that is so sweet! I agree with Linda... you always uplift us all here. It's good to make the best we possibly can out of this situation! Enjoy your chocolate bunnies! :)

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