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~ James 1:17

Friday, April 3, 2026

🌼✝️ Have a Blessed Easter Weekend 🌷🐇 Enjoy Inspirational Movies, Shows, and Faith-Filled Specials on TV - Including "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3, "A Season to Blossom," and More -- See Here:




Happy Easter Weekend, dear friends! 🌷✝️

I’m praying our hearts are filled with peace, joy, and the beautiful hope we have in Him. Hallelujah! Jesus is Risen!

That first Easter morning brought a light into the world that has never faded… a true and lasting hope, a deep and joyful peace, and a love so powerful it still fills our hearts today.

May this Easter gently renew our spirits and draw us even closer to Jesus!

I hope you’re able to enjoy some meaningful moments of praise and worship, and perhaps also enjoy watching a few faith-filled Easter specials, a lovely new Spring movie, the Season 3 premiere of When Hope Calls: Brookfield, and more joyful treats along the way.

See details for what's airing this weekend below...


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Friday, April 3, 2026:

Good Friday Programming
on Great American Family

Good Friday Programming - April 3rd
on Great American Family:


'Gardenuity' Special
11:40a ET

Prison Fellowship's 'The Power of a Second Chance'
12:10p ET commercial-free
(Stream on Great American Pure Flix - April 16)

Jesus Live!
12:35p ET commercial-free
(Stream on Great American Pure Flix through April 5)

Passion Play
2:45p ET commercial-free



Plus, inspirational Christmas movies
Friday, April 3rd, on Great American Family:


A Little Women's Christmas - 4pm
A Christmas... Present - 6pm
A Christmas Blessing - 8pm
A Christmas Prayer - 10pm
A Christmas... Present - 12am
A Christmas Blessing - 2am
A Christmas Prayer - 4am




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Friday, April 3, 2026:

Hallmark Channel
Good Friday
Inspirational Christmas Movies

Christmas Schedule - Friday, April 3rd
Hallmark Channel:


Five More Minutes - 2pm
The Gift of Peace - 4pm
Following Yonder Star - 6pm
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA - 8pm




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Saturday, April 4, 2026:


Storyline: An aspiring writer takes over her late grandmother's bookstore and finds love.

Premieres Saturday, April 4, 2026
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


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Saturday, April 4th & Sunday, April 5, 2026:

Easter Movies
on the Hallmark Channel



Saturday-

The Blessing Bracelet - 8am

Sunday-

Easter Under Wraps - 8am
An Easter Bloom - 10am



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Sunday, April 5, 2026:

Season 3 - Episode 1



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.

Premieres Sunday, April 5, 2026
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family


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🌷 UPtv's Easter Weekend Programming:


Good Friday – April 3

The Greatest Story Ever Told – 10 a.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 2 p.m. ET
The Ten Commandments – 4 p.m. ET
The Greatest Story Ever Told – 8 p.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 12 a.m. ET
Mark Lowry: There is Hope – 2 a.m. ET


Holy Saturday – April 4

Christmas in Amish Country – 9 a.m. ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 11 a.m. ET
Love Finds You in Valentine – 1 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek – 3 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Charm – 5 p.m. ET
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – 7 p.m. ET
Runaway Romance – 9 p.m. ET
Plus One at an Amish Wedding – 11 p.m. ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 1 a.m. ET


Easter Sunday – April 5

Travis Tritt: Country Chapel – 9 a.m. ET
Finding Normal – 10 a.m. ET
Southern Gospel – 12 p.m. ET
Adeline – 2 p.m. ET
When We Last Spoke – 4:30 p.m. ET
Where the Wind Blows Premiere – 7 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Charm – 9 p.m. ET
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – 11 p.m. ET
Where the Wind Blows Encore – 1 a.m. ET



Please Note: UPtv will have a new movie premiere with Trevor Donovan, whom I know many of you here like, but I want to caution that this movie is rated PG-13 for violence, bloody images, and suggestive material. UPtv may or may not edit out some of this content. Viewer discretion is strongly advised on this movie. Please see a review from our friend, Abigail, below.

Movie Review:

🎬 Where the Wind Blows - Warning: You all know how much I love Trevor Donovan, but I have to warn you about this movie (Where the Wind Blows). I saw it a couple months ago and I was shocked how much needed to be skipped. It was very sexual. I won’t mention the scene for the sake of sparring you, but I would advise you to pass on this one. This is not a Christian film despite what they say. I was saddened and disgusted. Sorry, that was difficult for me to write, especially about Trevor, but I felt the need to tell you the truth. Many will be tempted like I was just seeing his name. ~Abigail



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Easter Weekend Special Programming:




Inspirational Movies & Festive Easter Specials:

Saturday, April 4, 2026-

ABC Special Presentation: The Ten Commandments ... ABC ... 7pm
Jesus of Nazareth ... Newsmax ... 11pm


Sunday, April 5, 2026-

Ben-Hur ... TCM ... 12pm
Barabbas ... FMC ... 12:30pm
Ben-Hur ... FETV ... 3pm
King of Kings ... FMC ... 3:30pm
Easter with Franklin Graham: What is Truth? ... TCT / Newsmax ... 4pm
Yogi, the Easter Bear ... ME-TV Toons ... 4pm
The Smurfs Springtime Special ... ME-TV Toons ... 5pm
The First Easter Rabbit ... ME-TV Toons ... 5:30pm
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town ... ME-TV Toons ... 6pm
The Sound of Music ... Freeform ... 6:45pm
Easter Parade ... TCM ... 8pm
The Faithful: Women of the Bible ... FOX ... 8pm
The Sound of Music ... BYUtv ... 8:10pm
King of Kings ... TCM ... 10pm
The Sound of Music ... BYUtv ... 11:16pm



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Oh, I hope you all have such a lovely Easter weekend!

In addition to it being Easter, which is such a deeply meaningful time for all of us Christians, Good Friday is also my birthday, so I'll be celebrating both Easter and my birthday with my precious family. And I know some of you dear friends, who visit here, have family & friends celebrating, too... so a very Happy Birthday to all of them, too!

Easter is such a beautiful reminder of God’s incredible love... shown through His incredible sacrifice. When we turn to Him, we can find forgiveness, freedom, and the promise of eternal life. And if you feel it on your heart, I've included a prayer below if you'd like to invite Jesus into your life.


I pray you all have a
Blessed Easter
and Resurrection Sunday!
Net


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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”
~John 11:25-26

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
~John 3:16-17


Prayer of Salvation:

For those of you who would like to know the full joy of receiving Jesus in your heart, I've included the prayer of salvation here for you...

(If you repeat these words and mean them in your heart, then you will be saved.)

"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.

Forgive me Lord of my sins.

I thank You for the the gift of salvation

and everlasting life, because of Your merciful grace.

In Jesus name, I pray...

Amen."


If you said that prayer for the first time, God bless you, fellow Sister or Brother in The Lord! I want to encourage you to seek God's word for direction in your life. He has ALL the answers you need. Jesus died and rose again for you, so live daily for Him!


39 comments:

  1. Happy Easter everyone and Happy Birthday Net! I look forward to the exquisite pictures of your birthday bash. Your family throws the best birthday parties.

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    1. Jim, Aww... you’re seriously the sweetest!! And you’re so right- my family really is the best… I feel so blessed! 💕

      Thank you so much for the sweet birthday message- it means so much to me!! 🎉

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  2. Super excited about the first episode of When Hope Calls Brookfield. It looks just as good as When Calls the Heart.

    Also, thank you for the schedule of faith movies airing this weekend.

    Happy Easter, everyone ✝️ and Happy Birthday, Net!🎂

    Christie

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    1. Christie, Thank you so much for the birthday wishes! Hope you also enjoyed When Hope Calls: Brookfield! (I thought episode 1 was so lovely!)

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  3. Happy Easter! Thank you Net for always focusing on the true meaning. I’m rejoicing with you over our eternal salvation.

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    1. Happy Easter to you, as well, as we rejoice in the true meaning!!! 🌼✝️

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  4. The Faithful: Women of the Bible
    March 22-April 5, 2026
    Every Sundays
    8pm-10pm
    FOX

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  5. Wishing everyone here a very happy and blessed Easter! And of course Net, a very Happy Birthday to you! (So, are there jelly beans on top of your cake??)

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    1. Mark 25, Thank you so much for the delightful Easter and Birthday wishes!!!

      And haha… no jelly beans on top of the cake! But I did have lots of beautiful pastel flowers all around, which made everything feel so lovely and Spring-like. 🌸🌼

      Praying you had a very blessed and joyful Easter, too! ✝️🌷

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  6. He is risen!!! I pray for a joyful Easter for all my friends here. And so cool about your birthday being today Net! I hope it’s been a cheerful one so far. We’ll be celebrating my sister Suzanna’s tomorrow. My baby sister is turning 16!!! And then on Sunday my church is having a Sacred Easter Concert and my family and I are singing in the choir led by my dad. Very busy weekend, but have so much to be thankful for and lift our praises to the Lord!!! Happy Easter!!!✝️

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    1. Abigail, Thank you for sharing in the joy of Easter - and for the thoughtful birthday wishes, too!!!

      Jesus is risen, indeed!!! It's hard to even imagine His great love for us, His children, that He would go to the cross for our sins.

      Thank you also so much for the joyful birthday message! I loved hearing all that you have planned with your family over Easter weekend! I'm sure you had such a wonderful time celebrating your sister Suzanna turning 16 (how special!), and then getting to sing in your church’s Sacred Easter Concert with your family - what a blessing! I have sung in my church's choir for Easter, too. There's nothing quite like singing about the Cross this time of year - the meaning behind it all - hits so deeply. 🎶

      I hope you and your family had a very happy, blessed, and glorious Easter... filled with His peace, love, and the pure joy of the Resurrection! ✝️

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  7. Happy Easter weekend everyone! Regardless of the season each of us are in, I pray that we can still find things in our life to be thankful for. I am so thankful for my health, my family, friends and all of you. The fact that we get to wake up each morning and have the joy of the Lord in our hearts is a blessing. And Happy Birthday Net! Hope you indulge in whatever is your fave dessert, calories don’t count on your birthday! 😂
    ~Paula

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    1. Paula, Oh my... your comment is so heartfelt and thoughtful! You are so right - there are so many things to be thankful for each and every day! And Easter is such a powerful reminder of how blessed we are to have salvation in Jesus - because of the Cross!!!

      I was just watching the news, and I'm still in awe over the rescue mission to save that one missing airman in Iran... and I can't help but think about the parable of the lost sheep and how the shepherd left the 99 in his flock to find the one missing. That's how God sees us and seeks our hearts, even when we think we are lost. What a beautiful miracle!!!

      And what a blessing it is to have dear friends like you, Paula, who also love Jesus with all of your heart!!!

      I hope you and your family had a lovely Easter!!! 🌼✝️✝️✝️

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  8. Happy Birthday Net! You are a gift to us all with what you bring to us here! May the Lord bless your year ahead!

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    1. Lizzy R, Thank you so very much for your sweet message - your words truly touched my heart! I'm so grateful you're part of this It's a Wonderful Movie family!

      God's blessings to you!!!

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  9. Yes, Hop (2011), starring James Marsden, is available to stream on Max. The movie has also been featured on Netflix & is available for digital purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video. It is not currently listed for upcoming TV broadcast airings

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  10. The Faithful: The Women of the Bible
    March 22-April 5, 2026
    8pm-10pm
    FOX

    March 22, 2026
    S1 E1: The Woman Who Bowed to No One

    Sarah feels incomplete without the child that has been promised to her & her Husband by God

    S1 E2: The Woman Who Bowed to No One

    Sarah’s jealousy & mistrust sets in, forcing Hagar to make a difficult decision about her & her child’s future

    March 29, 2026
    S1 E3: The Woman Who Risked Everything

    God feels Rebekah that her older twin Son will serve the younger

    S1 E4: The Woman Who Risked Everything

    Rebekah realizes that she must defy & deceive Isaac to fulfill God’s plan

    April 5, 2026
    S1 E5: The Women Who Loved

    Motherly & protective Leah falls in love with Jacob, although he gives his heart to her Sister, Rachel; Rachel is devastated when Leah, her Brothers, & her Father execute the ultimate betrayal, yet is adamant to give Jacob a child

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  11. Easter blessings celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, offering messages of hope, renewal, & joy. Common blessings include wishing loved ones peace, thanking God for sacrifice, & celebrating the triumph of light over darkness. Key themes are new life, grace, love, & the joy of the season

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  12. Joyce in CarolinaSaturday, April 04, 2026

    Happy Easter everyone! I hope all of you have a wonderful Easter with family and most of all celebrating the real meaning of Easter, the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord!

    Thank you Net for the prayer of salvation in this post! You always speak the truth! I so appreciate that! Blessings my friend!!

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    1. Joyce, Thank you so much for your meaningful words on Easter... beautifully said, my friend! I'm rejoicing with you... as we celebrate our risen Savior!!!

      It is always my joy to share the prayer of salvation... I pray it touches many hearts!

      Blessings to you, too!!! ✨✝️

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  13. Happy Easter to fellow viewers! What a special time each year. Thankful for some of the viewing opportunities to enhance our reflections and worship, and celebration of Spring settling in. Happy Easter to you and yours Net, and pass along my wishes to your sister. Hope you had a lovely Birthday. Wishing you abundant blessings in your year of life ahead. Often in my prayers. 💕

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    1. Becky, Aww... thank you for this heartfelt Easter message for me & my family! I will certainly share your wishes with my sister, too! And thank you so much for keeping us in your prayers. That is so sweet!

      May the miracle of Easter bring you and your family hope, renewal, and spiritual joy!!! God bless you all!!!

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  14. A Season to Blossom is a beautiful movie with a mention of faith. 💌 -Maria

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    1. Maria, That is wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for sharing this review for A Season to Blossom with us! 🌼

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  15. SUNDAY, April 5th ✨🐰🐣✝️ Happy Easter!

    2:00 AM EST - Easter Sunday (2022, Jo Koy, Lydia Gaston) 𝗘!

    4:00 AM EST - Live Coverage of Easter Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican - 𝗙𝗢𝗫 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀

    7:30 AM EST - The Greatest Adventure: Stories of the Bible (The Easter Story) 𝗠𝗲𝗧𝗩 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀

    8:00 AM EST - Easter Under Wraps (2019, Fiona Gubelmann, Brendan Penny) 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

    8:22 AM EST- Hop (2011, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco) 𝗛𝗕𝗢

    10:00 AM EST - An Easter Bloom (2024, Aimeé Teegarden and Benjamin Hollingsworth) 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

    10:30 AM EST - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) 𝗜𝗙𝗖

    12:00 PM EST - Adventures in Love & Birding (2025, Rachel Boston, Andrew Walker) 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

    2:00 PM EST - The Wish Swap (2025, Emily Tennant and Jake Foy) 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

    4:00 PM EST - Falling In Love In Niagara (2024, Jocelyn Hudon, Dan Jeannotte) 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

    4:00 PM EST - Yogi the Easter Bear (2005) 𝗠𝗲𝗧𝗩 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀

    5:00 PM EST - The Smurfs Springtime Special (1982) 𝗠𝗲𝗧𝗩 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀

    5:30 PM EST - The First Easter Rabbit (1976) 𝗠𝗲𝗧𝗩 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀

    6:00 PM EST - A Season to Blossom (2026, Emily Tennant, Carlo Marks) 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

    6:00 PM EST - The Easter Bunny is Coming to Town (1977) 𝗠𝗲𝗧𝗩 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀

    8:00 PM EST - Easter Parade (1948, Judy Garland, Fred Astaire) 𝗧𝗖𝗠

    8:00 PM EST - Sweet Autumn (2020, Nikki DeLoach & Andrew Walker) 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

    10:00 PM EST - The 27-Hour Day (2021, Autumn Reeser, Andrew Walker) 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

    *please check local listings for exact times*

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  16. The Bible
    “Mission”
    April 5, 2026
    12:03am-2:05am
    History Channel

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  17. In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living Hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead - 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV)

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  18. County Rescue Season 3 coming Sunday, May 17th!!! (Was mentioned at the bottom of the TV screen during When Hope Calls: Brookfield)

    I’ll post the news tomorrow - for those who might miss this comment.

    Hope you’re all having a Blessed Easter Sunday!!! 🙏🏻✝️💐👒

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  19. Hi all!

    I hope everyone had a glorious Easter wherever you are located. ✝️
    I pray for all of my friends here on this site who make me so happy and bring so much joy to my life! You all know who you are! ✝️

    Net, I hope you had a lovely birthday! You and my father share the same birthday and we celebrated my father on Good Friday. What a wonderful thing to know you and he share the same birthday and were part of a Good Friday special day. How amazing!

    Abigail! How exciting to hear your baby sister is 16! Oh my gosh! What a joyous time in a young girl's life. She has to be special since she is your sister! How blessed she is to have such a wonderful roll model as a big sister! I can't think of a better person to be her big sister! 💐

    Looking forward to watching the season premiere of "When Hope Calls" and the new Hallmark movie.

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    1. Joan,

      Oh my... your message is just so lovely! Thank you for joining in and sharing in the joy of Easter!

      And thank you so much for your birthday wishes... they truly mean so much to me! That is so special about your father sharing the same birthday and celebrating him on Good Friday… what a meaningful time that is. It touched my heart, too, to celebrate on Good Friday... feeling extra blessed by God's amazing love for all of us! 💕

      And I loved everything you shared with Abigail, too... so sweet!!! This *It's a Wonderful Movie* family is such a blessing, and you’re such an important part of what makes it so special!

      Since I know how much you enjoyed When Calls the Heart, I have a strong feeling you will also enjoy the season premiere of When Hope Calls: Brookfield... it is so wonderful... it truly warmed my heart just seeing everyone again!

      Sending you so much love and continued Easter blessings to you and your loved ones! ✝️🌷

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    2. Thank you Joan! That was so sweet of you to say!! We had a lovely time celebrating Suzy’s b-day. It’s been a truly a blessing seeing her grow in the Lord since her coming to know her Savior 2 years ago and was wonderful to praise God on Resurrection Sunday! I hope you had a joyful Easter my sweet friend!!!

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    3. Hi Net,

      You are so welcome! Glad to hear you had a fabulous day! And I really appreciate all of your kind words! You are so sweet and you made me smile. 💕 I so love coming to this special place. It warms my heart! And thank you so much for the Easter Blessings! ✝️🌷 I can't wait to watch the season premiere, especially since it has your 'seal of approval'.

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    4. Hi Abigail! You are welcome my dear sweet friend! I meant every single word. 💕 You are someone who is truly special. I am so happy to hear of her path to the Lord. It really is amazing to see that happen especially when it a family member who means the world to you. Hugs!

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  20. I know most of you probably didn't watch it because it's clearly meant for a mature audience, but The Faithful was really good! It's very encouraging to see major networks slowly starting to air religious content these days. -Maria

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    1. Maria, I so appreciate you sharing this! I did catch some of this powerful story. I'm hoping to stream it all sometime.

      And I agree with you... it's wonderful to see networks leaning into creating more and more faith-filled content. I hope we'll continue to see more of this!!! :)

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  21. Marybeth Sprows has returned to Hallmark Media, she left in 2019 to work for Sony's Affirm Television. (according to Deadline).

    -Maria

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