Miracle at Manchester is a powerful film based on the true story
of a high schooler & the power of prayer!

Synopsis:

God is still in the business of miracles. Based on the true story, a high schooler’s bright future changes in an instant when he’s diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. But the power of prayer and support from his community renews a father’s faith and brings healing to a family.

Brycen Newman, beloved member of his high school’s football and baseball teams, starts experiencing unexplained headaches. As the headaches continue and other symptoms crop up, Brycen’s parents take him to the hospital, who dismiss them.

Ed Hanson, a car repair owner, hides the long hours of labor he works on his cars from his wife, Marilyn. Marilyn is Brycen’s nurse and inspires Ed to take an interest in Brycen’s case. Richard Newman, Brycen’s dad, takes the advice of his coworker to seek help for his son from a neurosurgeon. It’s advised he needs surgery.

Brycen’s classmates and girlfriend pray and rally around Brycen as he continues his battle in the hospital. Richard tries to wrap his brain around his son’s diagnosis.

Miracle at Manchester stars Kory Getman as Brycen Newman; Eddie McClintock – Richard Newman; Daniel Roebuck – Ed Hanson; Kathy Patterson – Marilyn Hanson; and Dean Cain as Dr. Getty

Miracle at Manchester Movie Review & Giveaway

Miracle at Manchester is an awesome movie with an incredible ending. God healed Brycen! The tumor is gone! God is still doing miracles. I love movies based on real life!

The themes of the power of prayer, God’s sovereignty & His power to perform miracles, charity for others & your community, as well as hope in times of distress are seen throughout the movie.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)

I highly recommend Miracle at Manchester for the whole family. While there is sadness, and a some tears, about Brycen having cancer, the movie does not have an overwhelming sad feel to it.

My son is a childhood leukemia survivor. So I have been where Brycen’s parents were. I thought the actors did an excellent job of showing what a parent goes through. From sadness and tears, to a fighting attitude of not giving up, then to relief and joy.

I thought that Kory Getman who portrayed Brycen did an excellent job, as well.

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Miracle at Manchester is very heart warming and inspiring.

When you watch this movie, be sure to watch all the way to the end!

You’ll see the real Brycen that Miracle at Manchester is based on. Hear what Brycen himself has to say about his cancer. See his classmates, coaches, parents, And his car!

You do NOT want to miss this movie!

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Recommended Reading

10 COMFORTING BIBLE VERSES FOR ILLNESS 

20 BIBLE VERSES ABOUT STRENGTH: GOD’S WORD ON FAITH IN HARD TIMES

12 BIBLE VERSES FOR STRENGTH AND COURAGE AMID ILLNESS

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I’m excited to bring you this His Only Son movie review & giveaway!

Angel Studios, who brought you The Chosen, is releasing a new film, His Only Son. For the first time in a feature film, the controversial account of Abraham and Isaac will be brought to life, one that everyone can draw inspiration from.

His Only Son Movie Review & Giveaway

His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament—when Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised—the son he must now lay upon the altar.

His Only Son Movie Review

His Only Son starts out with Abraham telling Sarah that God told him to go make a sacrifice. She didn’t like the fact that he would have to travel, because travel in that time period was dangerous. But when he told her that he was taking Isaac with him. she was very, very against it. As you would imagine. So course, she tried to talk him out of going, but he insisted that God told him to go and he was going AND taking Isaac with him.

And, yes, there is danger along the way on their trip. From soldiers for the king, to a servant trying to take matters into his own hands.

His Only Son

Along the way, Abraham has flashbacks to everything that led up to this point. When God told him that He would make Abraham a great nation. All the pain that Sarah felt from not being able to have a baby. What happened when Sarah gave her maid Hagar to Abraham, and the tension that created in their relationship.

When Abraham and Isaac finally get to Moriah, Isaac asks his father where the lamb is for the sacrifice. “The Lord will provide the lamb.” Isaac had no reason to not trust or believe his father. When they get up on the mountain, and Abraham tells his precious son what God told him to do. Isaac does question why God would tell his father to do this.

Abraham was right. God did provide a lamb for the sacrifice.

The movie than fast forwards 2,000 years. Then we see 3 crosses and another “His only son”. And a Roman guard saying this man was the son of God. The movie ends with the Bible verse John 3:16 on the screen.

His Only Son is a very well done movie. The whole family can watch this movie. A couple of scenes are a little intense, so young, or sensitive, children may have a hard time with them.

Overall, though, His Only Son is a great family movie. We can see that what God promises, He will fulfill. That He is always there watching over us, protecting us, and providing for us. An awesome message for us all!

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Angel Studios wants to keep making more films like His Only Son, working their way through the Old Testament stories. The more people that support their movies, by spreading the word, by going to see His Only Son in the theater, the more movies they will be able to make!

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From #1 New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury, only God knows how many tomorrows we have left. In the dangerous and competitive rodeo world, how will Cody and Ali make the most of their time together? Find out in the new show A Thousand Tomorrows exclusively on Pure Flix! Keep reading for my A Thousand Tomorrows review of Episode 5, and a giveaway!

A Thousand Tomorrows is a show about redemption, forgiveness, devotion and transformation. Cody and Ali find a love so rare and so powerful and they make the most of everyday they have with each other.

A Thousand Tomorrows stars:

Colin Ford as Cody Gunnar (Daybreak, Murmur, The Hill, Captain Marvel)
Rose Reid as Ali Daniels (Sweet Sweet Summertime, A Welcome Home Christmas, Surprised By Oxford)
Cole Sibus – Carl Joseph (Stumptown, Spare Room)
Anne Leighton – Sarah Daniels (NCIS, God’S Not Dead: A Light In Darkness, S.W.A.T., Unhinged)
Kate Easton – Mary Gunnar (Faith Under Fire)
KC Clyde – Mike Gunnar (Yellowstone, Yes Day)
CK Bolado – Dalton
James Austin Kerr – Trey (A Country Romance, Reagan, Our Dream Wedding)
Triana Browne – Lydia (Walker, Love At The Christmas Contest)
James Healy Jr. – Daryl Daniels (Love At The Christmas Contest, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Love On Repeat, Trial By Fire)
Dari Hayes
PJ Sosko

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A Thousand Tomorrows Review

A Thousand Tomorrows started streaming exclusively on Pure Flix on February 24. There is a new episode every Friday. Today, I’m going to be talking about Episode 5.

In episode 5, Cody and Ali take leaps of faith for each other and their future. The themes for this episode include salvation, how faith can help us in the worst of times, taking a leap of faith, making a sacrifice, and that Jesus is in control.

Episode 5 begins with Cody and Carl Joseph as kids helping their mom prep for Christmas while their dad is out at the bar. Fast forward to the present – Cody and Ali are enjoying the traditional Christmas celebrations.

They are now spending more and more time together on the ranch. This gives Ali a chance to share her faith with Cody and he starts to wonder and question how can she believe so easily.

Ali, who has cystic fibrous, suffers a major coughing fit. It really scares Cody, because although he knew she was sick, he had never seen her so sick.
Cody asks Ali’s father for her hand in marriage and received his blessing. Then he was shocked to be told she’s dying. Her only hope was a lung transplant.

A Thousand Tomorrows Review

After that, Cody does the only thing he can do. He goes to get tested to see if he’s a donor match for Ali. And he is!
While planning their wedding, Ali urges Cody to forgive his father and invite him to the wedding.

After the successful transplant, they get married!

Karen Kingsbury’s A Thousand Tomorrows is a love story for the ages and shows real sacrifice and loyalty in the face of insurmountable odds.

I loved this episode of A Thousand Tomorrows! Entertaining and heart warming at the same time. Totally family friendly, too! I loved the warm relationships that Cody and Ali have with their families. This episode didn’t have any rodeo scenes, but others do. I’m excited to watch the rest of the episodes!

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Series Recommended Reading

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HOW TO EMBRACE OUR IDENTITY AS CHILD OF GOD WITH THESE BIBLE VERSES

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THE 9 CHRISTIAN VALUES THAT CHANGE LIVES

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HOW TO ASK GOD FOR FORGIVENESS AND LEARN TO FORGIVE OTHERS

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The Confession Musical is based on the New York Times best-selling book series “The Heritage of Lancaster County,” written by Beverly Lewis. Her books have been made into movies in the past, now there is a musical! Check out my The Confession Musical Review & Giveaway below!

The Confession Musical Review & Giveaway

Two worlds collide when a young Amish girl discovers she was adopted by a wealthy Christian family. As she seeks her birth mother, she has to overcome the obstacles of a lost fiancée, a shunning and a crafty gold-digger who seeks the fortune of her birth mother.

The Confession Musical is based on the New York Times best-selling book series “The Heritage of Lancaster County,” written by Beverly Lewis and written for the stage by Emmy-Nominated screenwriter Martha Bolton. Katie Lapp, a young Amish girl, discovers her parents have been keeping a secret from her… she is adopted. Katie decides to seek her birth mother, defying the rules of her Amish village and risking a shunning.

Meanwhile, her wealthy birth mother, Laura Mayfield, battling an illness that might take her life, begins searching for her long-lost daughter to bequeath her inheritance before it is too late. Secretly plotting against her is the gold-digging husband Dylan (played by John Schneider), who is scheming to make sure he inherits her fortune. With the help and prayers of her Christian maidservant (played by Chonda Pierce), they try to foil Dylan’s plan and reunite Katie and Laura.

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The Confession Musical, filmed in front of a live audience, combines drama, mystery, faith, and spectacular songs and sets. A clean film the entire family can enjoy or perfect for a spectacular “girls’ night out!” The Confession weaves together mystery, intrigue, and romance together with Broadway-caliber music. It’s directed by Stephen Yake with Yake Films, produced by Dan Posthuma, and Glue Gate Musicals. Wally Nason’s songs are dramatic, and Emmy-nominated scribe Martha Bolton sprinkles in comedy as the screen is filled with over 20 actors and dancers, supported by spectacular visuals.

The Confession Musical Review & Giveaway

I really enjoyed watching The Confession Musical! The story line is great, of course. John Schneider is great, as usual in his other films that I have seen. Chonda Pierce is excellent in her roll as Laura’s housekeeper. Funny, as per her norm, and an awesome job singing.

The Confession Musical Favorite Scenes

The barn raising featured singing, dancing, and music made with brooms, washboards, and hammers. Very catchy and entertaining!

During the shunning of Katie, the lights, music, and group with their backs to Katie, were very dramatic. You can really feel the heartbreak between Katie and her parents.

After the shunning, we see Katie’s birth mother talking about how much she wants to find her daughter, and Katie making a call to find her birth mother. After, there is a scene with Katie, her adopted mother, and her birth mother, all singing a song, even though they are in different places. The adopted mother starts the song, singing about how much she misses her daughter. Katie’s birth mother joins next, singing about how much she wants to see her daughter. The way they shot them singing, and then super imposing their faces together on the screen, it looks like they are singing together. Then Katie comes to the stage and sings about both her mothers. And all 3 sing together. This scene is very well done, very emotional.

Another of my favorite scenes is when the birth mother, Laura, is talking with the “fake” daughter Katie, hired by her greedy husband to trick her and keep all her money when she dies.. She tells her about her best friend that loves unconditionally. Laure falls asleep, then the fake Katie starts singing about this friend, then picks up Laura’s Bible and starts reading. Afterward she has a change of heart, calls Laura’s husband who hired her, and tells him she quits!

It’s very emotional, of course, when Laura finally finds out who the real Katie is, and Katie finally gets to hug her mother.

Likewise, there are high emotions when Laura dies, and Katie discovers Daniel isn’t dead after all.

The Confession Musical Story Continued

Katie’s adopted parents are over joyed when their Bishop sets aside the shunning after finding out the circumstances of Katie’s adoption and subsequently searching for her birth mother. Her parents are able to be there when Katie marries Daniel.

Since this musical is based on a book, and a movie was previously made, I have not worried about giving away the story line. However this post is long, so I have only touched on what I considered to be some of the highlights.

The entire cast is excellent, the music and songs catchy, as well as heart warming. I highly recommend you go see The Confession Musical yourself!

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Heaven Sent, the latest Pure Flix movie, is a romantic comedy about re-finding love later in life and rediscovering joy after loss. Check out my Heaven Sent Movie Review & the Pure Flix Giveaway – enter to win a Pure Flix 3 month Subscription!

Heaven Sent Movie Review & Pure Flix Giveaway

Heaven Sent tells the story of Elise, a grandmother hurt by her past, and Patrick, a widowed pastor, who have both closed the door on love.

Elise and her grandson, Derek, were inseparable when he was a child but they are growing apart as he’s gotten older. She is having a hard time letting Derek live his own life as an adult.

Pastor Patrick lost his wife 5 years ago. His parish tries to play matchmaker, but he resists. Pastor Patrick finds his way into Elise’s shop, Moxie, where their first interaction is less than ideal.

Elise overhears a conversation with Derek, thinking he’s talking about her and his feelings that he is forever under her thumb. This prompts Elise to go to a singles speed date night. Pastor Patrick and Elise meet again at the singles night. They decide to keep it from their friends.

Afterward, Derek posts a video about a “where are they now” of his grandmother without her knowledge. He continues to record and post his grandmother’s love life. Unquestionably, Grandma Elise is livid when she finds out about the videos

Also, the movie follows the story of their friends who are having difficulties in their marriage. There are scenes of them with the pastor getting counseling. The last scene of the movie is them renewing their wedding vows.

But back to Elise and Patrick! With faith, and a little help from technology, will their live-streamed romance find a way? You’ll have to watch Heaven Sent to find out!!

Heaven Sent Cast List

Elizabeth Byland, TheresaGary Dourdan, Jeff, (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation)

Karen Abercrombie, Elise, (WAR ROOM, DISCARDED THINGS, AN ANGELIC CHRISTMAS, GOD’S COMPASS)

Jemarcus Kilgore, Derek, (DISCARDED THINGS, Black Lightning)

J. Leon Pridgen II, Patrick Briggs/Ellerman, (DISCARDED THINGS, P-Valley, TRINITY GOODHEART)

Charlene Tilton, Pam, (Dallas)

Michael J Patterson, Kenny

Maurie Moore, Corrine

Abercrombie co-wrote and executive-produced the movie, which was directed by Joanne Hock.

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Heaven Sent is a dynamic and heartfelt story about love at different stages of life. A rom-com that you can watch with the whole family in the room! That’s always important to me!

I loved how the relationships were portrayed in this movie.

The grandma-grandson relationship – Derek did what he did because he loved his grandmother. Grandma Elise, even though she was very angry, forgave Derek.

The caring relationship between the pastor and the church family – they love him and only want what is best for him.

As well as the budding relationships between Elise and Patrick.

Basically, I loved Heaven Sent! If you are looking for a clean, entertaining rom-com…….

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10 POWERFUL LESSONS ABOUT LOVE FROM 1 CORINTHIANS 13

11 MUST-WATCH MOVIES ABOUT LOVE, ROMANCE AND HOPE

29 BIBLE VERSES ABOUT WIVES, MARRIAGE AND LOVE

5 POWERFUL BIBLE VERSES ABOUT LOVE AND MARRIAGE

10 BIBLE VERSES ABOUT DEATH WHEN GRIEVING A LOVED ONE

KAREN ABERCROMBIE ON THE MESSAGE OF HER NEW PURE FLIX ORIGINAL MOVIE ‘HEAVEN SENT’

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This week, the new movie is Moonrise. Country singer Will Brown (Granger Smith) pushed away his family, fame and faith after his wife’s death. It’s his daughter and a talented horse trainer who show him strength, forgiveness and grace to live life again.

Moonrise Cast List:

Vickie Bronaugh, Director
Sean McNamara, Producer (REAGAN, SOUL SURFER)
David Brookwell, Producer (SOUL SURFER, Evan Stevens)
Granger Smith, Will Brown (country music singer)
Piper Clurman, Ellie Brown
Kace Winfield, Noah Brown
Jaxon Noble Pickens, Nile Brown
Sonya Balmores, Sam (SOUL SURFER)
Houston Rhines, David Greer (A CHRISTMAS SWITCH, MOST WANTED SANTA)
Rose Bianco, Sadie (Cobra Kai, THE TOMORROW WAR, WandaVision)
Wally Welch, Eric (Yellowstone, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, Comanche Moon)

Moonrise Movie Review

Moonrise is a poignant film about family, faith and healing.

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Will, the father can’t handle anything since mothers death. Including dealing with his children. The kids are starving for his attention. He doesn’t even notice when daughter hacks off her hair herself. But then typical dads don’t notice haircuts most of the time either. lol

It takes his daughter getting hurt to bring him around. to realize that even though wife has passed, his kids are still there. And so is his music.

There is a very touching moment when dad and daughter are talking after dad gets thrown from horse, which is how his wife died. He asked daughter why her mother went for ride that night, if he had been home she would still be there. Daughter said but she’s not. and you left us too. when we needed you the most.

Will had found a present under the tree after the mother died, he was too upset to open it. He had his daughter open if for him. The gift from his wife was a shell fossil that she had found on their property, with a lovely note. She told to him to always move forward.

He finally realized that even though his wife had died, that he needed to keep moving forward with his life for the sake of his children, and himself. He finally returns to singing in public again

Moonrise is a great movie that the whole family can watch together. I enjoyed it, and I think you will, too!

Moonrise helps reminds viewers that our stories are never done. Even when we think our story is set in stone, with faith and perseverance we can keep growing forward.

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