This Weekend! More *Christmas in July* on Hallmark brings Yuletide Cheer + Take a *Leap of Faith* with UPtv... SEE HERE:

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As you enjoy this July Summer Weekend, I hope you have time to appreciate the outdoors and perhaps, cool off for a bit inside and take pleasure in a classic Christmas movie or two on the Hallmark Channel, plus a faith-based inspirational movie on UPtv!

This weekend also marks 5 months until Christmas Day on July 25th! There are plenty of wonderful Christmas movie choices to honor the day. See all the details below...


Friday, July 23, 2021:

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

MY SAVIOR: LIVE FROM THE RYMAN

images courtesy: UPtv

Details via UPtv: Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner and three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood has recorded her first-ever gospel LIVE performance TV special. Filmed at the celebrated Ryman Auditorium, the superstar brings her best-selling, critically-acclaimed My Savior album to that legendary stage with breathtaking performances of those timeless songs, including traditional hymns such as “Amazing Grace,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (featuring CeCe Winans), and “How Great Thou Art.

See Carrie Underwood singing in concert

MY SAVIOR: LIVE FROM THE RYMAN

Friday, July 23, 2021

at 9:30pm/8:30c. on UPtv

This concert is available on CD and DVD...

Carrie Underwood - My Savior Audio CD

Carrie Underwood - My Savior: Live From The Ryman - DVD

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Saturday, July 24, 2021:

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images courtesy: UPtv

Enjoy the *Leap of Faith* Marathon Saturday on UPtv...

COURAGEOUS - 2pm
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE - 4:30pm
WHEN WE LAST SPOKE - 7pm
FIREPROOF - 9:30pm


These movies are available on DVD...

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Saturday, July 24, 2021:

image: Hallmark Crown Media

image: Hallmark Crown Media

*Christmas in July* Classics on the Hallmark Channel!

*Countdown to Christmas* Greatest Hits...

ONCE UPON A HOLIDAY - 8am
ON THE TWELFTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS - 10am
SNOW BRIDE - 12pm
A CHRISTMAS DETOUR - 2pm
CRASHING THROUGH THE SNOW - 4pm
CROWN FOR CHRISTMAS - 6pm
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR - 8pm
THE CHRISTMAS CARD - 10pm


These movies are available on DVD...

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Sunday, July 25, 2021:

image: UPtv

image courtesy: UPtv

Enjoy the *Leap of Faith* Marathon Sunday on UPtv...

CARRIE UNDERWOOD – MY SAVIOR: LIVE FROM THE RYMAN - 9am
WHEN WE LAST SPOKE - 2pm
FIREPROOF - 4:30pm
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE - 7pm
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE - 12am


These movies are available on DVD...

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Sunday, July 25, 2021:

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image: Hallmark Crown Media

*Christmas in July* Classics on the Hallmark Channel!

*Countdown to Christmas* Greatest Hits...

A VERY MERRY MIX-UP - 9am
CHRISTMAS LAND - 11am
LET IT SNOW - 1pm
12 GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS - 3pm
A ROYAL CHRISTMAS - 5pm
CHRISTMAS UNDER WRAPS - 7pm
THE NINE LIVES OF CHRISTMAS - 10:01pm


These movies are available on DVD...

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Don't forget to get your guesses in for the Jill Wagner Christmas Movie Trivia! You might win a DVD, microwave popcorn and more. Click here to take the challenge today!

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I hope you all have a delightful Saturday and Sunday! Summer is always a busy time for us here on the farm, but I love the down-time with family on the weekends! I'm looking forward to watching the Carrie Underwood gospel concert on UPtv, plus one of the encore airings of I Can Only Imagine.

As far as Christmas movies go this weekend, I will try to re-watch some of my faves - including: On the Twelth Day of Christmas, A Christmas Detour, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and The Christmas Card... and that's just Saturday! I will also have to try and catch some of Let it Snow, A Royal Christmas, The Nine Lives of Christmas on Sunday, too... to Mark the 25th! How about you?

Which movies are you hoping to see?

Have a Wonderful Weekend, Everyone!

Blessings, Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"For it is by grace you have been saved, 

through faith-and this is not from yourselves, 

it is the gift of God- 

not by works, so that no one can boast."

~Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)

Remembering Actress Cloris Leachman...

Sadly, legendary film and TV actress, Cloris Leachman, passed away on January 27, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1926 and lived to be 94 years old. Cloris will be fondly remembered for a variety of roles, including "The Beverly Hillbillies," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Facts of Life" and more... Plus, she had multiple guest star roles on many shows, such as: "Gunsmoke," "Lassie," The Donna Reed Show," "The Love Boat," "Perry Mason," "Diagnosis Murder," "Touched by an Angel," "Promised Land" and so on...


Cloris Leachman had an extensive career in film and on TV, and it's no wonder - with her spunky, vibrant personality and dramatic flair, Cloris fit into any character, whether it was the den Mother on "Facts of Life," the cranky, recluse woman in "Prancer," the peppy, high-spirited Granny in "The Beverly Hillbillies," or even the inspirational grandmother in "I Can Only Imagine." Cloris could play all of these roles perfectly.


Hallmark fans may also recall Cloris Leachman had a role in one of the Christian based, "Love Comes Softly" pioneer era movies, "Love Takes Wing," which aired on the Hallmark Channel in 2009. Cloris played the role of Miss Hattie and helped Dr. Belinda Simpson overcome her grief and reach out to the sick orphaned children, who were in desperate need.

While I loved Cloris in so many roles, I will personally remember her best from two of her family Christmas movies. The first one is "A Little Piece of Heaven," with Lacey Chabert and Kirk Cameron, from 1991. This sweet little movie is one that always touches the heart; I sure wish they would air it on TV again. I've had it on DVD for years, and I'm so glad to see Amazon still offers it.

The second Christmas movie that Cloris Leachman has a role in that is always a must see for me each Christmas, is Prancer! To say I absolutely love this movie is an understatement. It brings me such joy to see the little girl, Jessica, reach out to show love and kindness to Cloris' character, Mrs. McFarland, who lives all alone and is forgotten by everyone else in town. It is such a beautiful scene when Mrs. McFarland comes to church during a Christmas candlelight service. I typically become a bit misty-eyed at this point. There is so much more to this movie then just believing in Santa Claus, it's about overcoming loss and restoring one's faith and Cloris' character is key to that discovery.

Please share which show or movie you enjoyed with Cloris Leachman in comments below.

Sending our love and prayers 

to her dear family and friends.

God's Blessings, Net

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND - See Special Movie Marathons & the UPlifting Movie Event of the Year! DETAILS HERE:

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Labor Day Weekend is a wonderful time to relax, and I hope many of you will have the opportunity to do just that. I'm going to be spending this weekend with my family and we're looking forward to watching a movie or two - especially "I Can Only Imagine," "Love Takes Flight," and the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" marathon!

Here are some highlights of the movies airing this weekend...

★★★★★★★★★★

Saturday, September 5, 2020:

See the UPtv Cable Premiere of the Faith Based Movie...

I Can Only Imagine

image: UPtv

*CAUTION: This movie is not recommended for young viewers due to physical and mental abuse.

Storyline via UPtv: Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father, Arthur. When Arthur becomes terminally ill, he finds redemption by embracing his faith and rediscovering his love for his son. Years later, Bart’s troubled childhood and mended relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song “I Can Only Imagine” as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.

See I Can Only Imagine

Saturday, September 5, 2020

at 9pm/8c. on UPtv

*Note: This movie is 2 hours and 30 minutes long!

★★★★★★★★★★

Saturday, September 5, 2020:

Look for Candace Cameron Bure in "Finding Normal" and more inspirational movies throughout Saturday on UPtv - leading to the cable premiere of "I Can Only Imagine"

image: GMC

UPtv's Saturday Movie Schedule:

Love Takes Wing ... 3pm

Finding Normal ... 5pm

In-Lawfully Yours ... 7pm

I Can Only Imagine ... 9pm

Courageous ... 11:30pm

*See my review of the Pureflix movie, "Finding Normal," starring Candace Cameron Bure - *HERE*!

*Cautions: In the film "In-Lawfully Yours" - there is a scene at the beginning of this movie where a husband is cheating on his wife. Also, there's some adult dialogue, so I do NOT recommended it for young viewers. Otherwise, this movie is quite funny for adults - I laughed so much watching it! Plus, there's a deeper story throughout the film about discovering faith.

Also, the movie "Courageous" is a great film for fathers, but please know it is rated PG-13, due to violence.

*Encore Showing: "I Can Only Imagine" encores Sunday night at 7pm. See UPtv's Sunday Schedule below...

★★★★★★★★★★

Saturday, September 5, 2020:

Hallmark Channel begins their Labor Day Weekend Movie Marathon on Saturday...

image: Hallmark Crown Media

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Hallmark Channel's Saturday Movie Schedule:

A Summer Romance ... 9am

My Secret Valentine ... 11am

The Sweetest Heart ... 1pm

Once Upon a Prince ... 3pm

One Winter Proposal ... 5pm

The Perfect Catch ... 7pm

Love Takes Flight ... 9pm

All Summer Long ... 11pm

★★★★★★★★★★

Saturday, September 5, 2020:

Wedding Movie Marathon & More - today on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries...

Wedding of Dreams ... 9am

The Wedding March ... 11am

Wedding March 2: Resorting to Love ... 1pm

Wedding Bells ... 3pm

For Better or For Worse ... 5pm

All Things Valentine ... 7pm

Royal Hearts ... 9pm

★★★★★★★★★★

Sunday, September 6, 2020:

Hallmark Channel Movies airing on Sunday...

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A Valentine's Match ... 11am

Chance at Romance ... 1pm

A Taste of Summer ... 3pm

Just My Type ... 5pm

The Last Bridesmaid ... 7pm

Love Under the Stars ... 9pm

*Starring Ashley Newbrough, Wes Brown, and Jaeda Lily Miller. Premiering for the first time on the Hallmark Channel!

In the Key of Love ... 11pm

★★★★★★★★★★

Sunday, September 6, 2020:

SPECIAL DELIVERY! It's a "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Marathon today on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries...

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart ... 9am

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million ... 11am

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You ... 1pm

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground ... 3pm

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again ... 5pm

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled ... 7pm

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar ... 9pm

You'll want to be sure and watch every letter find it's way to the person it was intended for. This series is beautiful and inspiring - I highly recommend each movie!

If you need extra details on the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies and series - visit *HERE*!

★★★★★★★★★★

Sunday, September 6, 2020:

INSP has an encore airing of...

The Warrant

image: INSP

Storyline: Soon after fighting side-by-side in the U.S. Civil War, rough-and-tumble Sheriff John Breaker and his by-the-book son Cal reunite to deliver an arrest warrant to John’s former Union Army buddy, “The Saint.”

Now the fiercest gang leader west of the Mississippi, The Saint frequently raids vulnerable Southern supply lines, threatening to pull the entire country back to the brink of conflict. With the post-war peace at risk, John must leave the comfort of his home and wife to track down The Saint before it is too late. After The Saint pins down father and son in a lethal firefight, John finds himself face-to-face with the ghosts of his past.

The Warrant

airs Sunday, September 6, 2020

at 9am/8c. on INSP

*Please Note: "The Warrant" includes a lot of war-type violence, shooting, and death. This movie is NOT for young viewers.

★★★★★★★★★★

Sunday, September 6, 2020:

Look for faith based films, like "God's Not Dead" and "Facing the Giants," Sunday on UPtv, plus an encore airing of "I Can Only Imagine..."

image: Pure Flix

UPtv's Sunday Movie Schedule:

"Courageous" ... 2pm

God's Not Dead ... 4:30pm

"I Can Only Imagine" ... 7pm

Facing the Giants ... 9:30pm

God's Not Dead ... 12am

★★★★★★★★★★

Monday, September 7, 2020:

Happy Labor Day!

Enjoy these family-friendly Hallmark Channel Movies Today on this Holiday...

My Favorite Wedding ... 10am

The Convenient Groom ... 12pm

Bottled with Love ... 2pm

Love and Sunshine ... 4pm

You're Bacon Me Crazy ... 6pm

Timeless Love ... 8pm

*Starring Rachel Skarsten and Brant Daugherty. Premiering for the first time on the Hallmark Channel!

★★★★★★★★★★

I pray you all have a pleasant, safe and peaceful Labor Day weekend. This holiday typically feels like the end of Summer, but I'm hoping we will still have many warm sunshiny days before we actually ease into autumn!

Blessings, Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"Whatever you do,

work at it with all your heart,

as working for the Lord,

not for human masters"

~Colossians 3:23

Faith Based Movie "I Can Only Imagine" - to Premiere on UPtv!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: I Can Only Imagine

Network: UPtv

Original Air Date: September 5, 2020

*Faith Based Movie to Premiere on UPtv! 'I Can Only Imagine' first premiered in theaters in the Spring of 2018 and tells the story behind the Christian band MercyMe’s hit song “I Can Only Imagine.” See the trailer video below!

*CAUTION: This movie was rated PG when it was released in theaters. Warning: There is physical and mental abuse in this story of a wife, child, and later, a young man. This movie is not recommended for young viewers.

*Awards: 'I Can Only Imagine' won the KLove Fan Award for Film Impact, GMA Dove Award for Inspirational Film of the Year, Movieguide Award for Most Inspiring Movie, and Plugged In Movie Awards 2019 for Best Christian Movie - Audience's Choice!

CAST:

J. Michael Finley ... Bart Millard
Dennis Quaid ... Arthur Millard, Bart’s abusive father
Cloris Leachman ... Meemaw, Bart's grandmother
Madeline Carroll ... Shannon, Bart's girlfriend
Trace Adkins ... Scott Brickell, MercyMe's manager
Tanya Clarke ... Adele
Brody Rose ... Young Bart
Taegan Burns ... Young Shannon
Craig Lembke ... Konoa Wheeler
Priscilla Shirer ... Mrs. Fincher, Bart's teacher
Nicole DuPort ... Amy Grant
Jake B. Miller ... Michael W. Smith
Mark Furze ... Nathan

PLOT:

Storyline via UPtv: Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father, Arthur. When Arthur becomes terminally ill, he finds redemption by embracing his faith and rediscovering his love for his son. Years later, Bart’s troubled childhood and mended relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song “I Can Only Imagine” as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.


Trailer:



Soundtrack:

Click Here - 'I Can Only Imagine' Original Movie Soundtrack

Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

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