LOVE COMES SOFTLY Movies Series on TV - commercial free!

Return once again to the prairie world of Clark and Marty Davis, starring Dale Midkiff and Katherine Heigl, in the Love Comes Softly Series, with characters created by author Janette Oke, and first brought to the small screen on the Hallmark Channel, by director Michael Landon, Jr.



Katherine Heigl and Dale Midkiff in Love Comes Softly.

TBN will air 10 movies in the series, leading up to Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, for those of us in the Eastern Standard Time Zone, they will be shown quite late, or early in the morning - depending on how you look at it. So hopefully you have a DVR, or something you can record them on - to watch at a later, or rather, in this case... earlier time!

*The collection is also Available on DVD.



Monday, February 9th, 2015:

Love Begins ... TBN ... 2:30 AM
Love's Resounding (Everlasting) Courage ... TBN ... 4 AM


Tuesday, February 10th, 2015:

Love Comes Softly ... TBN ... 2:30 AM
Love's Enduring Promise ... TBN ... 4 AM



Wednesday, February 11th, 2015:

Love's Long Journey ... TBN ... 2:30 AM
Love's Abiding Joy... TBN ... 4 AM



Thursday, February 12th, 2015:

Love's Unending Legacy ... TBN ... 2:30 AM
Love's Unfolding Dreams ... TBN ... 4 AM



Friday, February 13th, 2015:

Love Takes Wing ... TBN ... 2:30 AM
Love Finds a Home ... TBN ... 4 AM


*Times above are in Eastern Standard Time, being 2:30 and 4 AM eastern time each night. Central Time is one hour behind, which makes it 1:30 and 3 AM each night and Pacific Time is three hours behind... making the movie air times 11:30 PM and 1 AM each night.



*Love Begins and Love's Resounding (Everlasting) Courage (pictured above) are not included in the DVD collection set, but they are available separately on DVD.


*The only "Love Comes Soflty" movie, in the series, not being shown during this Valentine event, is Love's Christmas Journey. This is a wonderful movie, set at Christmastime, starring Natalie Hall, Dylan Bruce, Greg Vaughn, and Ernest Borgnine. It is, thankfully, also available on DVD.

Happy "Countdown to Valentine's Day"!

 

Enjoy all the stories of love and adventure in the "Love Comes Softly" movie series!

I hope after you watch, you can say...

"It's a Wonderful Movie!"

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*If you are interested in any of these movies on DVD, please click here.

January Jones and Logan Bartholomew in Love's Enduring Promise

 

Remembering Skye McCole Bartusiak, with Love

This Sunday, the Hallmark Channel will have a movie marathon of the Love Comes Softly films. Sadly, one of the stars from the first film, Skye McCole Bartusiak, unexpectedly passed away this summer, on July 19th, from seizures.

As a young actress, Skye McCole Bartusiak was sweet, sassy, and spunky in her portrayal of young Missie Davis in Love Comes Softly.

Skye was absolutely amazing, amidst veteran actors Katherine Heigl and Dale Midkiff, in Love Comes Softly. One couldn't help from falling in love with the little girl, in the movie. Even with all her back-talk and defiance, all she really needed was the love and care, of a mother. With great emotion, she stood her own ground, in her role as young Missie Davis. She made me laugh, and she made me cry, with deep sadness. Then, later in the story, she made me cry all over again with complete joy! I know she touched many of our hearts.

Michael Landon Jr., who directed Love Comes Softly, shared via Twitter:
"My heart's breaking over tragic loss of Skye Bartusiak who played Missie in "Love Comes Softly." Thoughts and prayers to Helen and family."

 

The film Love Comes Softly is a wonderful beginning to the "Love Saga" series...

which are all family-friendly and set in the same prairie time period.

 

 

September 14, 2014 - Sunday

*Love Comes Softly Movie Marathon on Hallmark Channel.

Love's Long Journey ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM

Love Finds a Home ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM

Love Begins ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM

Love's Everlasting Courage ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM

Love Comes Softly ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM

Love's Enduring Promise ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM

 

 

September 15, 2014 - Monday

 

*TBN will show the Movie commercial free!

 

Love Comes Softly ... TBN ... 10 PM

 

 

I hope you will enjoy the movies,

and remember Skye McCole Bartusiak, as I do, with love.

I extend my prayers to her family and friends.

 

 

*You can see Skye's complete acting credits, including the movie The Patriot, the T.V. series 24,

and the mini-series Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and more at imdb.com.

 

*Please visit my Love Comes Softly page for my complete review of this movie. It is "Such a precious story of the Lord's Amazing Love".

Back to You and Me - Hallmark Channel Movie Released on DVD!

Just wanted to let you all know...

Back to You and Me starring Lisa Hartman Black, Dale Midkiff, and Rue McClanahan will be released Tuesday, "January 25, 2011" on DVD.

Storyline from Hallmark:
A woman returns home to her rural hometown after many years to find mysteries of her past, old loves, and promising new beginnings!

Click Here to see the DVD and more details!

Back to You and Me starring Rue Mclanahan

In tribute to the recent loss of Golden Girl's star Rue Mclanahan, catch Back to You and Me on the Hallmark Channel - Saturday, June 12th at 11 AM and 9 PM.

Rue plays the Mother of Actress Lisa Hartman Black. The movie co-stars Dale Midkiff (Clark Davis from the popular Love Comes Softly Series).

A woman returns home to her rural hometown after many years to find mysteries of her past, old loves, and promising new beginnings.

Love Comes Softly

MOVIE REVIEW

Love Comes Softly

Network: Hallmark Channel

CAST:

Katherine Heigl ... Marty Claridge
Dale Midkiff ... Clark Davis
Skye McCole Bartusiak ... Missie Davis
Corbin Bernsen ... Ben Graham
Theresa Russell ... Sarah Graham
Oliver Macready ... Aaron Claridge
Tiffany Amber Knight ... Laura Graham
Adam Loeffler ... Clint Graham
Nick Scoggin ... Reverend Johnson
Jaimz Woolvett ... Wagon Train Scout
Rutanya Alda ... Wanda Marshall
Janet Rotblatt ... Woman in Wagon

PLOT:

from RHI:

A woman’s dream to forge a new life for herself on the great American plains becomes a test of her pioneering spirit, her inner strength, and her undying faith.

By covered wagon, Marty (Katherine Heigl, Roswell) and Aaron Calridge (Oliver Macready, That '70s Show) have come west in search of fortune. But unforeseen tragedy leaves Marty a widow facing bleak prospects for the future. With a bitter winter season approaching and no safe passage back home, she finds herself stranded yet befriended by settlers Ben Graham (Golden Globe nominee Corbin Bernsen, L.A. Law) and his wife Sarah (Theresa Russell, Black Widow). They encourage her to take up widower Clark Davis (Dale Midkiff, Nancy Drew) on his unusual offer—join him in a temporary marriage of convenience. Marty will have a roof over her head until the spring thaw when she can return home. In the meantime, Clark’s nine-year-old daughter Missie (Skye McCole Bartusiak, Don't Say a Word) will have a teacher.

As promised, the arrangement is strictly business. However, teaching Missie, who’s still grieving for her mother, becomes as challenging as living with Clark, a man cut off from his emotions. For three people, each mourning someone they’ve lost, comfort comes from sharing their pain and hardships. But is it enough to make two lonely hearts recognize what they really need and want? As the seasons pass, and Marty gets closer to the day of her departure, she finally discovers the meaning of courage, her inner faith, a love she never thought possible, and the bittersweet truth in her friend Sarah’s sage advice: Bloom where you’re planted.

Based on Janette Oke’s cherished best-selling series of books, and written and directed by Michael Landon, Jr., this inspiring love story of a more innocent time is illuminated by the same warmth and wisdom that made Little House on the Prairie such enduring family entertainment.

Movie Review:

Such a precious story of the Lord's Amazing Love.

This is an absolutely wonderful Family Movie completely based upon the Christian Book Series by Janette Oke. My precious Aunt gave this book to me many years ago as a Christmas Present... long before the Hallmark Channel or any ideas of it being made into a movie. I absolutely adored it and longed to read each book in the series that followed Clark and Marty Davis's family.

This first movie, Love Comes Softly, is the only one that follows along with the storyline of the books. This was disappointing to me, as an avid reader and follower of this particular series that the other movies didn't follow suit.

You will find yourself completely captivated in this western love story of Clark and Marty Davis. Marty has come west with her husband, Aaron Claridge, and upon arriving, he is involved in a fatal accident on his horse. Marty will not be able to go back home to the east now until the wagon train returns in the spring. So with the long winter ahead and all alone, Marty has no options other than to accept Clark Davis's offer of marriage and live with him and his daughter throughout the winter. At first, Marty and Clark's daughter, Missie butt heads and disagree over just about everything... but eventually they warm up to one another with small acts of kindness. Marty realizes that she and Missie are both grieving, Marty for her husband and Missie for her Mother. This emotional tie bonds them together. Marty teaches Missie to spell and read and sews her a lovely dress made out of one of her own. It's such a touching scene.

Through the winter months, Clark & Marty draw together and certainly Love Comes Softly... but neither one is willing to admit it to the other. Clark has promised that he would buy Marty's ticket back on the wagonn train when the time comes, and when it does, Marty secretly sends a note to Clark asking him to ask her to stay. When Clark does not ask her to stay, Marty thinks he doesn't want her, so she proceeds with her plans to leave. At the station, they tearfully say goodbye and Marty gives her Mother's locket to Missie.

After Marty is gone, Clark and Missie are solemn. Clark goes to his room to pray and falls to his knees. When he finishes, he discovers Marty's note on the floor... and realizes he has to go after her. Will he reach her in time? Will she choose to return? You will love to watch this movie to see how beautifully it ends.

The casting in it is just wonderful. I just loved Katherine Heigl as Marty Claridge, Dale Midkiff as Clark Davis, and the little girl who played Missie Davis, Skye McCole Bartusiak, was absolutely fantastic!


It's a story Men, Women, and Children will enjoy.... a true Family Film.


See or Skip:

See, Precious Family Movie!

Love's Enduring Promise

MOVIE REVIEW

Love's Enduring Promise


Network: Hallmark Channel


CAST:

January Jones ... Missie Davis
Logan Bartholomew ... Willie / Nate
Dale Midkiff ... Clark Davis
K'Sun Ray ... Aaron Davis
Logan Arens ... Arnie Davis
Mackenzie Astin ... Grant Thomas
Cliff De Young ... Zeke
Matthew Peters ... Brian Murphy
Michael Bartel ... Willie at 15
Katherine Heigl ... Marty Davis
Dominic Scott Kay ... Mattie
Blaine Pate ... Sam
Cara DeLizia ... Annie Walker
Robert F. Lyons ... Doc Watkins
Douglas Fisher ... Edward Trumball

PLOT:

A pioneering clan struggles to stay together—for the family, for the land, and for the promise of the future—amid life’s adversities…

With few alternatives, pioneer widow Marty Claridge (Katherine Heigl, Roswell) took up with Clark Davis (Dale Midkiff, Nancy Drew), a tough widower with a daughter named Missie(January Jones, Love Actually). What began as a relationship that was strictly business led unexpectedly to deep compassion and respect. Now they have a farm to tend, a family to feed, and a lot of love to give. However, the new season is bringing unexpected surprises and hardships since an accident has left Clark incapacitated. Facing the risk of losing their crop, Marty and the kids pull together. But for nineteen-year-old Missie, life is offering something else as she discovers a new beginning of her own…

Two new suitors are vying for the attention of the lovely young schoolteacher: handsome Grant Thomas (Mackenzie Astin, The Facts of Life), a railroad man surveying the land, and Nate (Logan Bartholomew, American Wedding), a mysterious traveler who’s been tending to Clark’s medical needs as well as his farm. Little does Clark realize, but he’s become a link between this enigmatic stranger and an old friend named Zeke, who harbors a dark secret that has shadowed his life. As Nate’s true identity and mission are revealed, so is his deep affection for Missie.

Based on award-winning author Janette Oke’s beloved series of bestselling books and directed by Michael Landon, Jr. (Love Comes Softly), Love’s Enduring Promise is heartening and inspiring entertainment for the entire family.

Movie Review:

Love's Enduring Promise is my favorite of all the Love Comes Softly Movies. I just adore the love story of Missie and Willie, portrayed by the lovely January Jones and very handsome Logan Bartholomew.

From the start, it's a very sweet story of a family who loves and cares for one another. When Clark's leg is injured in an accident, the family comes together and works hard to try and get the crops in the ground, even though this is hard work for a young woman, like Missie. Willie sees her struggling and comes to the rescue by helping out with the farmwork. Secretly, he has really returned to their town to make amends with his father over their past differences.

In the meantime, Willie and Missie become good friends while working on the farm and riding together, however at this same time, a suitor, Grant Thomas, comes to call on Missie. She enjoys his attention and considers the possibility of becoming his wife. Willie is heartbroken and decides he will leave town when he believes Missie and Grant will be married. Before he leaves, he reveals to Missie his true identity as Nate, the little boy who used to tease her in school when they were children. He even returns to her some ribbons that he had kept from many years ago. That is such a sweet moment.

Now, Missie has to decide who she loves and wants to spend the rest of her life with... Grant Thomas, a rich railroad man, who tells her that she will never have to work or want for anything... Or, will she choose Willie Lahaye, the young man who has nothing but a dream of a Cattle Farm. Missie's father advises her "to never despise meager beginnings..."

It's truly a very sweet and precious Love story. Love beyond the romantic sense... Love of God and Love of Family, as well.



See or Skip:

See, a Beautifully Moving Story.

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Love's Abiding Joy

MOVIE REVIEW

Love's Abiding Joy


Network: Hallmark Channel

CAST:

Erin Cottrell ... Missie LaHaye
Dale Midkiff ... Clark Davis
Logan Bartholomew ... Willie LaHaye
Frank McRae ... Cookie
William Morgan Sheppard ... Scottie
Drew Tyler Bell ... Jeff LaHaye
Brett Coker ... Mattie LaHaye
Mae Whitman ... Colette Doros
John Laughlin ... Samuel Doros
Kevin Gage ... John Abel
Brianna Brown ... Melinda Klein
James Tupper ... Henry Klein
Stephen Bridgewater ... Frank Taylorson
Blake Gibbons ... Joe Paxson
Madison Leisle ... Annie

PLOT:

from RHI:

From Janette Oke's award-winning, bestselling series comes the inspiring new chapter in the life of one family's unyielding perseverance and struggle, and the tragedy that tests their abiding faith.

Missie (Erin Cottrell, Carloine in Little House on the Prairie Movie Mini-series) and Willie LeHaye (Logan Bartholomew, Love's Enduring Promise) have put down roots and raised a fine family in a homestead in the far West. While Missie fulfills her ambition for teaching twelve eager students, fours days a week, Willie tends to their youngest daughter Kathy, and with the help of his sons Jeff and Matthew, keeps their growing ranch as stable and prosperous as he can. Best of all, with a frontier railroad now coming through town, Missie's father, Clark Davis (Dale Midkiff, Nancy Drew), makes good on his promise for a long-awaited visit. But the joy that comes with the family reunion is shattered by the sudden passing of their beloved daughter, Kathy, a tragedy that marks a turning point in the lives of the LaHayes.

As an emotional wedge gradually comes between Missie and Willie, the grieving father makes a drastic change in his career. Without consulting Missie, Willie accepts the offer made by arrogant local moneyman, Samuel Doros (John Laughlin, The Rock), who also owns the school, to act as the town's newly appointed sheriff. It's a job that has its own share of dangers that will affect Willie's son Jeff, (Drew Tyler Bell, The Bold and the Beautiful) who falls for Doros's daughter Colette (Mae Whitman, JAG). Through grief, heartache, first love, and second chances, the LaHayes discover the only thing they really need is the one thing they'll never lose - faith and the enduring bond of family.

Janette Oke's cherished series of novels has warmed the hearts of millions. Now share her vision of inspiration in Love's Abiding Joy.

Movie Review:

While it was good to see all the same beloved characters: Clark, Missie, & Willie... the storyline itself was so deeply sad. The loss of their baby girl, understandably, brings a great depression and dark mood over Missie. It takes a great deal of time, compassion, and love to see her through it, and Willie, her husband, is steadfast, patient, caring, and kind... while also dealing with his sadness over the loss of their daughter.

The highlight of this movie, in my opinion, is the forbidden love of Willie and Missie's son, Jeff with Collette. In spite of her father, doing his best to keep them apart, they meet each other secretly, and True Love Conquers All!


See or Skip:

See, another interesting story in the Love Comes Softly Movie series.

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Love's Unfolding Dream

MOVIE REVIEW:

Love's Unfolding Dream:

This is the Sixth Movie of the "Love Comes Softly" Book turned Movie Series. The books are originally written by Christian author, Janette Oke and brought to the Movie format by Michael Landon, Jr. (The son of Michael Landon - Pa from Little House on the Prairie.)


CAST:

Erin Cottrell ... Missie Tyler
Dale Midkiff ... Clark Davis
Victor Browne ... Sheriff Zach Tyler
Samantha Smith ... Marty Davis
Scout Taylor-Compton ... Belinda Tyler
Robert Pine ... Dr. Micah Jackson
Richard Herd ... Windsor
Patrick Levis ... Drew Simpson
Nancy Linhan Charles ... Virginia Stafford-Smith

PLOT:


from Hallmark-

Eight years after finding new life and new love in the hometown of her father, Clark Davis (Dale Midkiff) and Missie Tyler (Erin Cottrell) must help her adopted daughter Belinda (Scout Taylor-Compton) find her own path in the Hallmark Original Movie “Love’s Unfolding Dream,” the sixth installment in the popular movie series that began in 2003 with “Love Comes Softly,”. Michael Landon, Jr. serves as co-writer and co-executive producer for the film.

Living happily in Anderson’s Corner with her adopted parents Missie and Zach Tyler (Victor Browne), Belinda Tyler has blossomed from the timid orphan in “Love’s Unending Legacy” into a confident young woman, a natural born caretaker who believes it is her purpose to serve her community as a doctor. But her resolution is tested when the town’s physician insists that women, with their need to be married and be mothers, are incompatible with a medical career. Further complicating Belinda’s life is the fact that she is falling in love with Drew Simpson (Patrick Levis), an attractive New York lawyer who expects a traditional wife and family back East. As her life is pulled in different directions, the headstrong Belinda begins to wonder if she can rely on her faith if she also follows her heart.

Movie Review:

I enjoyed this movie in the Love Comes Softly series. It was interesting how the characters intertwined and I loved the romantic story of Belinda and Drew. It was very sweet.

There are a couple intense medical scenes which may scare young children. (SPOILER:) In one scene a young girl is choking. She is saved, but there are some tense moments leading up to it. In another scene, a man's leg is amputeed, but he does not survive it. Very Sad.

I find there is always a twinge of sadness in each of these Love Comes Softly Movies. I know life was not always easy in the Pioneer - Prairie Days... so I guess they want to make it as real as possible.

In spite of those intense medical scenes - much of the rest of the movie is lighthearted and delightful. I enjoyed it and if you loved the first two movies in this series - you will love this one, too!



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See, with your family!