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Friday, March 27, 2026

🌷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:




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.

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:




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.

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:

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.

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



Friday, March 22, 2024

The Winter has Passed ❄ and Springtime has Come🌹



Happy First Weekend of Spring, Everyone!

Since we transitioned this week from Winter to Spring, I thought it would be an ideal time to take a look at the Wintery Christmas movies airing Friday night, along with the first Spring into Love movie airing on TV this weekend and the upcoming Great American Family Easter movie premiere, Just in Time—coming early next week, and more!

By the way, two of my Christmas movie favorites are airing Friday night on the Hallmark Channel... The Christmas Secret is a classic, charming Christmas movie that always captures my heart, and A Biltmore Christmas is a new favorite from the 2023 Christmas movie season! I must say, I enjoyed the old Hollywood references, and Bethany and Kristoffer were spectacular! (You were right, Joyce, I loved it!!!) I'm sooo looking forward to this encore airing.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday we commemorate Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem for the Jewish feast of Passover as the people waved palm branches and placed them along the road as Christ entered the city. I've included various Easter movies and specials in the Programming Notes in this post.

See all of the details below...



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Saturday, March 23, 2024:

Hallmark *Springs into Love* this weekend with...




Storyline: After female mechanic Jess reluctantly agrees to participate in a car restoration show, she is shocked to learn that her ex-boyfriend, Luke, is her main competitor. Will sparks reignite?

Premieres Saturday, March 23, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


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Sunday, March 24, 2024:

Into the Wild Frontier
Season 4 premiere

Details via INSP...

About Into The Wild Frontier: As America expands westward, intrepid explorers and rugged mountain men risk their lives to blaze new trails into the wild frontier, and their epic tales of adventure and survival become the stuff of myths and legends.

About the Episode: The Season 4 premiere, “Jim Baker: A Born Leader,” tells the story of Jim Baker, a young adventurer heading west, who quickly develops a reputation as a skilled marksman and mountain man. When a party of trappers is surrounded and attacked by Cheyenne and Arapaho warriors, Baker proves that he is also a leader.


Into the Wild Frontier
Season 4 
Premieres Sunday, March 24, 2024
at 6PM ET on INSP

*Please note: These shows will have some violence as they depict historical stories of rugged life on the early frontier.



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Programming Notes:

(This is a highlight of some of the best movies and more airing on TV this weekend and beyond...)




Great American Family:

Friday:
An Autumn Romance, Love Can Surprise You, and Christmas at the Drive-In

*NOTE: Be sure to set your DVR this weekend for these upcoming premieres-

Monday:
County Rescue Season Finale

Tuesday:
Just in Time Premiere!





Hallmark Channel:

Fa-La-La Fridays:
The Christmas Secret, A Biltmore Christmas

Saturday:
Love in Winterland, Sand Dollar Cove, The Perfect Catch, Fourth Down and Love, Shifting Gears (premiere), Royal Matchmaker, and more

Sunday:
October Kiss, Pearl in Paradise, Shifting Gears (encore), and more





Hallmark Mystery:

Saturday:
Garage Sale Mysteries marathon





Hallmark Family:

Friday:
Love in the Limelight, Unexpected Grace

Saturday:
The Color of Rain, Sweet Carolina, Royal Hearts, and more

Sunday:
The Waltons Reunion marathon, including A Walton Easter




UPtv:

Saturday:
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Love Finds You in Charm, Runaway Romance, Plus One at an Amish Wedding

Sunday:
The Ten Commandments (2006 mini-series, starring Dougray Scott)



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I hope you all have a wonderful first weekend of Spring and a peaceful Palm Sunday!

You'll find more Easter programming in the Christmas/Holiday Schedule, including The Ten Commandments starring Charleston Heston on ABC, The Passion of Christ on UPtv, Just in Time, The Passion Play, and The History of Easter on Great American Family, plus, An Easter Bloom, Easter Under Wraps, and The Blessing Bracelet on the Hallmark Channel and more.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movie listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether this film is family-friendly, please share in the comments below.

Blessings on your Weekend,
Net


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☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

"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


Friday, March 31, 2023

Happy Palm Sunday This Weekend! See Inspirational, Faith-Based Programming and More...




As we begin this Holy Week before Easter with Palm Sunday, I wanted to share with you all some of the inspirational, faith-based programming airing this weekend. Let us rejoice during this special time as we reflect on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, who gave His life as a sacrifice for our sins, so we could live for eternity in heaven with Him!

"Glory in His holy name; 
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice." 
~Psalm 105:3


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Saturday, April 1, 2023:

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ABC will have their annual airing of the movie The Ten Commandments this Saturday evening, the weekend before Easter, with Charlton Heston as Moses. I am in awe every time I watch this film and see the water part as the children of Israel make their exodus from Egypt and cross the Red Sea.

The Ten Commandments begins at 7pm/6c. on ABC.

The Ten Commandments is also available on DVD and Streaming.





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Saturday, April 1, 2023:

The Hallmark Channel is premiering the only new movie this weekend with the *Spring Into Love* movie...




Storyline: Rae Parker (Hudon) has a very fabulous, single life that attracts thousands of readers to her monthly travel column, “Reservation for One.” Rae is surprised when her editor wants to send her to the world’s most romantic vacation destination -- The Conrad Maldives. She’s an adventurous spirit and staying at the luxurious Muraka makes it difficult for her to find the type of experiences she needs to write an article worthy of her column. It doesn’t help that Rae is terribly afraid of the open ocean and a hotel that floats in the middle of it. After a few failed solo attempts, Rae realizes she needs some guidance and support to undertake some of the challenges outside of her comfort zone. The Conrad’s guest experience expert, Jared Joseph (Manley), steps in and makes it his personal mission to give Rae the adventure she’s looking for…

Premieres Saturday, April 1, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Please Note: Much of the movie, Love in the Maldives, takes place on the beach, so characters will be seen in swimwear.



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Sunday, April 2, 2023:

Love Comes Softly Movie Marathon


Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Sunday Schedule:

Love Comes Softly - 11AM
Love's Enduring Promise - 1PM
Love's Long Journey - 3PM
Love's Abiding Joy - 5PM
Love's Unending Legacy - 7PM
Love's Unfolding Dream - 9PM


*These inspirational films are based on the heartwarming series of books by Christian author, Janette Oke.





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Sunday, April 2, 2023:


UPtv's Palm Sunday Schedule:

The Ten Commandments mini-series (2006) - 10 a.m. ET
The Chosen Season 2 Marathon -  2 – 11 p.m. ET

See more of UPtv's Easter Schedule for Holy Week - here.




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Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movie listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether this film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

May you know the joy and peace 
that comes from knowing Jesus is risen!

A Blessed Palm Sunday weekend to you all,
Net


☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

"And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.


~Mark 11:8-10 (KJV)

Friday, March 26, 2021

❤ HEART-felt Premieres on Hallmark + EASTER begins on UPtv this Weekend! ✝ πŸ‡ Hop to *It's a Wonderful Movie* for Details:



The HEART is the focus on Hallmark this weekend, with the premiere of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and an all new episode of "When Calls the Heart!"

Plus, on this Palm Sunday weekend, be sure to tune to UPtv as they begin this Holy week leading to Easter with religious programming, including "The Passion of the Christ" and episodes of "The Chosen."




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Saturday, March 27, 2021:

Spring Fling movies continue with Italia Ricci and Ryan Paevey in...





Story-line via Hallmark: Miranda runs a boot camp for the recently broken hearted. She begins to form a connection with new client Ben who is also a reporter, investigating whether her boot camp is a fad or a phenomenon.

Saturday, March 27, 2021
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel



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Saturday, March 27, 2021:



UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, announced this year’s “Easter Lives Here” programming slate filled with contemporary uplifting films, inspiring biblical stories and a music special. With over 20 titles, UPtv remains the only place to find the biggest collection of Easter programming that truly celebrates the season.

The “Easter Lives Here” event kicks off Palm Sunday with The Passion of the Christ and culminates with the World Broadcast Premiere of the theatrical film When We Last Spoke on Easter Sunday.

EASTER PROGRAMMING:

Saturday, March 27

Love Finds You in Sugarcreek 5p
Love Finds You in Charm 7p
Love Finds You in Valentine 9p
Finding Normal 1a


Sunday, March 28 (Palm Sunday)

God’s Not Dead 4:30p
The Passion of the Christ 7p
The Chosen Episode 1 9p
The Chosen Episode 2 10p
The Passion of the Christ 1a

Click here for more inspirational programming airing this week on UPtv!




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Sunday, March 28, 2021:

Binge watch an entire day with the special...





"When Calls the Heart " Marathon Schedule:

(The "When Calls the Heart" marathon will air exclusively on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.)

Episodes from Season 7:

A Moving Picture - 6am
The Heart of a Father - 7am
Family Matters - 8am
Sweet and Sour - 9am
An Unexpected Gift - 10am
In Perfect Unity - 11am
Heart of a Writer - 12pm
Into the Woods - 1pm
New Possibilities - 2pm
Don't Go - 3pm

Episodes from Season 8:

Open Season - 4pm
Honestly, Elizabeth - 5pm
From the Ashes - 6pm
Welcome to Hope Valley - 7pm
What the Heart Wants - 8pm

Look for the new episode of "When Calls the Heart" on the Hallmark Channel at 9pm/8c. Details below...




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Sunday, March 28, 2021:

Open your heart to an all new episode of...








Episode 6 - “No Regrets” :

Storyline: Elizabeth questions if she is truly ready to let love in again. Rosemary wonders what her purpose is. Clara and Jesse try to sort through their marital issues. Carson receives the opportunity of a lifetime. A stranger named Christopher comes to town.

When Calls the Heart
Season 8 - Episode 6

Sunday, March 28, 2021
at 9pm/8c. on the Halllmark Channel





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Another weekend is here, my friends. At a time like this, with all of the sadness going in the world, it's nice to see how UPtv is honoring the Easter holiday with Biblical and inspirational programming. We definitely need more stories that share peace, hope and God's amazing love.

On Saturday, we can see many familiar faces in the UPtv movies- including Trevor Donovan in
Love Finds You in Charm, Sarah Lancaster in Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Lindsay Wagner in Love Finds You in Valentine, and Candace Cameron Bure in Finding Normal!

Also, I'm sure all devoted fans of When Calls the Heart will be glued to their TV's again this weekend to watch the marathon on Sunday and see what happens next in the all new episode. My heart is totally invested in this season and each character. It's wonderful how the writers have more fully explored the various roles each person plays within the community of Hope Valley. I've always been most intrigued by Rosemary and Lee; I'm quite curious to see what the selling of Dottie's dress shop will mean for Rosemary's future. What direction will she take now with her life? This season, I love the addition of the Canfield family; I keep hoping Joseph will eventually become their new minister. Hope Valley has gone way too long without a spiritual leader. Two new favorites for me to watch this season are Florence and Ned. What a sweet little development to watch these two work so closely together and see how much they care for one another. Also, when is Fiona returning to Hope Valley? I miss that fun, sweet girl! And, yes... I'm still personally rooting for Mountie Nathan Grant to win Elizabeth's heart in the end. I truly feel he already has; Elizabeth simply hasn't accepted the risk of letting her heart go. That's just my thoughts... please share yours in comments below!

Hope you enjoy the new premieres this weekend!

Blessings to you all!

Happy Palm Sunday! Net




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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"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