#TuesdayTreasure Red Nose Day

Good Morning Friends!

I've wondered what Red Nose Day was all about. Hate to admit I haven't paid too much attention to the commercials. So when Grace Hill Media asked if I could feature this event, I said yes, so here's some information about Red Nose Day.....

As we near the start of summer and think about vacations and time off with families there are others who are not nearly as fortunate to enjoy those luxuries. On May 25^th NBC television will air Red Nose Day, a live telecast aimed at ending child poverty.

Red Nose Day is unique in that multiple charitable organizations will benefit from the three hour live program that night. The event is all about coming together, to have fun, and make a difference for kids in need.  The goal is to end child poverty, here in the U.S. and around the world -- one nose at a time.

The fundraiser began in 1988 by U.K. director, Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral) and recently started in the U.S. Red Nose Day raised over $36 million in 2016, and over $23   million the previous year, totaling over $60 million in its first two years in the US.

           

The two charities among many others that will benefit from Red Nose Day are Covenant House and charity: water.  These are just one of many organizations that everyday work tirelessly to make a difference here at home in the U.S. and around the world. What’s staggering with the statistics is that this is happening right here in the U.S.

We’ve learned from Red Nose Day charities that:

• 1 out of 5 young people live in poverty.

• Every Year, More Than 2 Million Kids in America Will Face a Period of Homelessness.
• 57% of homeless kids spend at least one day every month without food.

It’s heartbreaking with regards to the homeless kids and youth as it puts them in such danger of human traffickers – something I know so many of our churches and organizations fight against.  We have an opportunity to make a difference and keep some of these kids away from the streets.

We hope you will consider taking the time to help those in need and checking out both ministries and finding a way however big or small to support them. We’re called to help those in need and we often forget that although we are fortunate to live in a country that provides us with a lot – there are many children right in front of us who struggle to even get a meal a day. We hope you’ll think about ways you can help our youth and even join in on the fun and put on a Red Nose and post to your social channels with the hashtag: #rednoseday

Red Noses are available at all Walgreen locations.  For those wanting to do something fun and get involved, stop by Walgreens and buy a red nose.

We do believe that if we can all raise awareness about this issue – we can all end child poverty one nose at a time!

Wow, learn something new every day! I'm not sure a red nose is something to treasure but the concept behind it certainly is!

Hope you enjoyed today's post and that you'll join me each week for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight.

Until next time, take care and God bless!

PamT 

#ThursdayThoughts: God's Not Dead 2 & #Giveaway!

Good Morning Friends,

I remember vividly the movie, God's Not Dead as I'm sure most of you do so it is with great pleasure I bring to you, information from Grace Hill Media about God's Not Dead 2 which released March 31st!

“What would you do if you shared your faith in Jesus Christ with someone? And it was deemed illegal…..

Would you be brave enough to take a stand in the public square knowing you could lose everything?” David A.R. White “Rev. Dave”/ God’s Not Dead 2

God’s Not Dead 2 is about taking a stand. It’s about courage and faith. And it will ask each and every one of us to reflect – would we have the strength to fight for our right to share and express our beliefs no matter the cost?

The film’s central theme of religious liberty is a hot topic being addressed in our classrooms, courtrooms and national news today.

God’s Not Dead 2 is the sequel to the highest-grossing independent faith film of 2014. The film stars Melissa Joan Hart, Jesse Metcalfe, Sadie Robertson and veteran actors Ray Wise, Jon Lindstrom, and Ernie Hudson. The movie also includes special guest star Pat Boone and cameo performances from The Newsboys and Gov. Mike Huckabee.

From the college classroom of GOD'S NOT DEAD to the public square in GOD'S NOT DEAD 2, the name of Jesus is welcomed less and less with each passing day. If Christians don't take a stand today, will we even have a choice tomorrow? The film takes you back to Hope Springs, home to the University, but also Martin Luther King Jr. High School, where beloved teacher Grace Wesley teaches her passion, history. Her love of teaching, her love for her students, and her love of life all come from the same place: her love of Christ. When a student asks a question regarding Jesus in class, Grace's answer causes her to face an epic court case, that could expel God from the classroom.

Gov. Mike Huckabee endorsement, "A riveting story, brilliantly told, and one that is absolutely plausible as if it were taken from today's headlines. A must see for every believer!"

Find out more about the movie by visiting its Website.

Watch the movie trailer HERE.

Grace Hill Media is offering the following in a gift pack to one lucky person so leave a comment for your chance to win!

· The book “Man, Myth, Messiah: Answering History’s Greatest Question” by Rice Broocks, bestselling author of God’s Not Dead

· Postcard

· Mini-poster

· GND2 bag

· Pen

Well friends, since this is a post about 'thoughts' if you've seen God's Not Dead 2, I think we ought to all run out and see this movie LOL! 

Seriously though, if you have seen it, please share your thoughts with us in comments!

Hope you enjoyed today's post. Stay tuned weekly for more Thursday Thoughts, Saturday Spotlights and Tuesday Treasures!

Until next time....take care and God Bless!
PamT

#SaturdaySpotlight is on @HopeTDougherty and her book, Irish Encounter

Good Morning Friends!

Before I introduce you to Hope and her book, I'd like to tell you about a movie that releases Friday April 1st.... God's Not Dead 2! Grace Hill Media sent me this info and a link to a special  featurette of the move which you can see HERE. I'll be posting more on God's Not Dead 2 in April but wanted you to get this sneak peek.

Now on to our Saturday Spotlight guest, Hope T Dougherty!

Hope Toler Dougherty holds a Master's degree in English and taught at East Carolina University as well as York Technical College. A member of ACFW, RWA and SinC, she writes for Almost an Author. Before writing novels, she published non-fiction articles on topics ranging from gardening with children to writing apprehension. She cheers for the Pittsburgh Steelers, ACC basketball, and Army West Point Football. Hope and her husband, Kevin, live in North Carolina and chat with their two daughters and twin sons through ooVoo. Irish Encounter is her first novel. Her second one, Mars...With Venus Rising, is published with Pelican Book.

Find out more about Hope by visiting her Website or connecting with her on Good Reads, Twitter, Facebook and/or Pinterest.

Now on to Hope's book, Irish Encounter....

After almost three years of living under a fog of grief, Ellen Shepherd is ready for the next chapter in her ife, perhaps an adventure during a visit to Galway. Her idea of excitement consists of exploring Ireland for yarn to feature in her shop back home, but the adventure awaiting her includes an edgy stranger who disrupts her tea time, challenges her belief system, and stirs up feelings she thought she'd buried with her husband.

After years of ignoring God, nursing anger, and stifling his grief, Payne Anderson isn't ready for the feelings a chance encounter with an enchanting stranger evokes. Though avoiding women and small talk has been his pattern, something about Ellen makes him want to seek her--and God again.

Can Ellen accept a new life different than the one she planned? Can Payne release his guilt and accept the peace he's longed for? Can they surrender their past pain and embrace healing together or will fear and doubt ruin this second chance at happiness?

Excerpt:

Payne and Ellen lingered over their food. He explained he was working in Africa and admitted he’d just arrived in Ireland when they met. “I’d been traveling for about two days with hardly any sleep, but it’s better to stay awake a while before crashing. I adjust to a new time zone faster…with less jet lag, too.”

“So those were safari clothes you wore yesterday, and you tried to stay awake by picking a fight with a stranger in a café.” She smiled at him as though she’d just given the correct answer in a board game.

He shook his head. “Huh uh. I stayed awake by talking with a beautiful woman.” He leaned his forearms against the table.

She blinked twice. Was he flirting with her? She wasn’t sure. A warm tingle rose from the bottom of her stomach, grabbing the breath from her lungs and stealing her smile. She searched for something to say. “Ah. Now I find out you’re a flatterer, too.”

“Wrong. I don’t flatter. I say what I mean. Always.”

*******

Wow, sounds intriguing!

Hope is giving away 1 E-copy of Irish Encounter, so leave a comment and include your email address! 

However, if you don't want to wait to see if you win, you can purchase Irish Encounter at Amazon in print and for Kindle.

Well friends I certainly hope you enjoyed today's spotlight. Hope will be back in April with her PBG title, Mars with Venus Rising so be sure and visit weekly for more Saturday Spotlights, Tuesday Treasures and Thursday Thoughts!

Until next time...take care and God Bless.
PamT

#TuesdayTreasures: Greater

Good Morning Friends,

Today I'm pleased to bring you information from Grace Hill Media on a brand new movie based on a true story.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COLLEGE FOOTBALL EXCITEMENT ISN’T OVER AFTER THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME,

IT CONTINUES WITH JAN. 29 RELEASE OF GREATER

Family football drama chronicles the remarkable and inspiring life

of the late Razorback All-American, Brandon Burlsworth, stars Neal McDonough,

Nick Searcy and newcomer Christopher Severio  

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (Jan. 6, 2016) – College football fans eagerly awaiting the Jan. 11 National Championship game between Alabama and Clemson won’t have to wait until the fall to catch more college gridiron excitement and drama, thanks to the Jan. 29 theatrical release of the film GREATER.

The movie tells the true story of the unlikely career of Brandon Burlsworth (played by newcomer Christopher Severio), regarded as the greatest walk-on (i.e., non-scholarship player) story in the history of college football. Known for his distinctive black horn-rimmed glasses, the small-town Burlsworth always dreamed of playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks, but wasn’t considered good enough to play Division I football.

Undeterred, Brandon -- with the support of his older brother, Marty (Neal McDonough), and their struggling single Mom, Barbara (Leslie Easterbrook), takes a huge risk by walking on to the team in 1994. He succeeds in the face of staggering odds, and by the end of his college career, Burlsworth was not only a star player in the SEC, but he was also a 1st Team All-American.  He was then taken as an early pick in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

“Brandon’s dedication and work ethic are still talked about in Arkansas.  He was the first one to practice and the last to leave going all the way back to his high school days,” writer/producer Brian Reindl said. “Doing things ‘the Burls Way’ is still considered the gold standard of character and determination. ”

As amazing as Brandon's on-the-field achievements were, he was just as admired for his character. A devoted Christian, he never cursed or drank and was genuinely humble and low-key. He went home to see his mother every weekend. He was also the first Razorback in the history of the program to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree while still playing football.

Eleven days after being drafted into the NFL and before he was able to sign the contract that would have changed the financial status of his family forever, Brandon died in a car accident on his way home. His death stunned the state: He did everything right, and yet he was snatched away before he and his family could enjoy the fruits of his labor.

His loss was particularly hard on Marty, who struggles in the film to hang on to his own faith in the aftermath of Brandon’s death – confronted at his brother’s funeral by a mysterious Farmer (Nick Searcy) who tries to convince him that a truly loving God would not let such a bad thing happen to someone who was so good.

“This film is as much about Marty’s journey as it is about Brandon’s,” Reindl explained. “He goes through something we all face when we experience tragedy and trials: Which voices do we listen to? The voices of faith, hope, and trust… or the voices of doubt, disbelief, and despair.

Hammond Entertainment presents a Greater Productions, LLC production. GREATER is produced by Brian Reindl and directed by David Hunt from a script written by Brian Reindl and David Hunt. Neal McDonough and Brian Reindl serve as Executive Producers. The film stars Chris Severio, Neal McDonough (ARROW, BAND OF BROTHERS) Leslie Easterbrook (the POLICE ACADEMY franchise), Michael Parks (ARGO) and Nick Searcy (JUSTIFIED).

To inquire about interviews with cast and filmmakers, contact Gary Schneeberger at Grace Hill Media: gary@gracehillmedia.com; 818-762-0000

Watch the trailer for Greater HERE.

I love movies where the underdog wins or people overcome adversity to do something great. I'm sure this is another I'll enjoy.

Speaking of enjoying....hope you enjoyed today's treasure. Beginning Thursday you'll see some Egg-cerpt Exchange features! Yesterday Tamera Collins from Tempered Hearts was MJ Schiller's featured Egg-cerpt Exchange. Check it out HERE. Also, The Inheritance was featured on Kathleen Friesen's blog. You can check that out HERE.

That wraps up today's post. Hope to see you again soon!

Until later take care, God Bless and remember.....hug your loved ones often because you never know when the Lord will call them home.

Something to think about.

"Inspirational with an Edge! ™

#ThursdayThoughts: Signed, Sealed Delivered /Touched By An Angel #GIVEAWAY!

Good Morning From Savannah, GA!

I told you Tuesday I'd be sharing some thoughts about this vacation I've been on since last Thursday but something came to my attention from Grace Hill Media I wanted to share with you. We're pretty booked up for the next few weeks, but I promise ASAHP, you'll get to re-experience this trip with me!

Now on with the news from Grace Hill Media....

‘SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED:
TRUTH BE TOLD’ ADDRESSES TIMELY THEMES OF WAR AND FAMILY

FROM ‘TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL’ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MARTHA WILLIAMSON,
A HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES ORIGINAL WORLD PREMIERE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Following the successful premiere of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris With Love,” Hallmark Movies & Mysteries announces “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told”, a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere on Sunday, September 13 at 9pm ET/PT, 8C. Created, executive produced and written by "Touched By An Angel" Executive Producer Martha Williamson, the two-hour event features a tour de force performance by guest star Gregory Harrison (“One Tree Hill,” “Trapper John M.D.”).

In "Signed Sealed Delivered: Truth Be Told" the beloved POstables Eric Mabius (“Ugly Betty”), Kristin Booth (“Orphan Black”), Crystal Lowe (“Smallville”) and Geoff Gustafson (“Primeval: New World”) are on mission to uncover the truth from a war torn letter about a soldier missing in action while Oliver gets an unexpected visit from his estranged father (Gregory Harrison) that shakes him to his core.

“Martha Williamson has masterfully intertwined poignant themes of family, love, war and faith, taking viewers on a compelling journey overseas and back, all while staying connected to the heart,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming & Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “Our exceptionally talented cast and special guest star Gregory Harrison deliver an unforgettable story not to be missed.”

"We do not hear enough about how families, and especially children, are affected when a parent deploys,” Williamson said. “There is a story behind every letter sent from overseas to a child back home. In 'Truth Be Told' we meet a soldier's daughter who is desperate to receive one of those letters. In the meantime, she must hold onto the truth she knows without the answers she needs.”

“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” is a comedic drama that follows the lives of postal workers who transform themselves into an untraditional team of detectives to track down intended recipients of undeliverable mail. Their missions take them out of the office into an unpredictable world where redirected letters and packages can save lives, solve crimes, reunite old loves and change futures by arriving late but somehow on time.

“Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told” is the third of four “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” movies being produced for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in 2015, expanding the one-hour Hallmark Channel series that drew a passionate, loyal fan base into a long form movie franchise.

The next "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" original world premiere movie in the franchise, "Signed Sealed Delivered: The Impossible Dream" will air on Sunday, October 4 at 9pm ET/PT, 8C on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

The movies are produced by Muse Entertainment in association with MoonWater Productions. Executive producers are Martha Williamson (“Touched By An Angel”), Joel S. Rice (“Northpole”) and Michael Prupas (“The Kennedys”). Harvey Kahn (“The Haunting Hour”) is the producer. Kevin Fair directs and serves as an executive producer of the movie. Story by Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen. Teleplay by Martha Williamson.  Created by Martha Williamson.

TWITTER: @HallmarkMovie, @Eric_Mabius, @kristintbooth, @RealCrystalLowe, @geoffgustafson, @TheRealGregoryH, @MarthaMoonWater, #POstables

I absolutely LOVED Touched by an Angel and Signed, Sealed and Delivered!

To commemorate this new movie, a giveaway of Touched By An Angel memorabilia from the vault of Martha Williamson will be given to one lucky person so leave a comment including your email address so I can contact you!

Gift Pack includes....

A small silver picture frame that was given as a gift by Martha to the TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL CREW during the series’ production
· A vintage novel based on the series
· Classic TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL themed greeting cards that include a CD single of a song from the show
· And a TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL logo pen.

***JUST IN!** Here's a jpg from the movie and you can watch the trailer HERE!!!

Since I am travelling, I'll pick a winner and announce it next week so leave a comment and share the post.

Good luck and God's blessings!
PamT

#TuesdayTreasure: American Sniper/American Hero

Good Morning Friends,

I didn't see the movie American Sniper but know many who have and all were amazed, impressed and saddened by the life of Chris Kyle. Now, Warner Brothers is donating up to $1,000,000.00 (One Million $$) to Wounded Warrior Project from proceeds of the sale of physical and digital versions of this story!

When Grace Hill Media sent me this information and asked that I help promote, I just knew it would be perfect for today's post...Afterall, what better to treasure than a National Hero?

I am giving away 2 of these box sets so leave a comment with your email address so I can contact you should you win one!  *The Contest will run from May 12 - May 19*

If you don't happen to win, they will be on sale at Amazon and other places May 19th.

Here's the Press Release.....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

“The best film of the year.”

— Kyle Smith, New York Post

EXPERIENCE THE MOST LETHAL SNIPER IN

U.S. HISTORY WHEN

AMERICAN SNIPER

ARRIVES ONTO BLU-RAYÔ COMBO PACK, DVD and DIGITAL HD ON May 19, 2015 FROM

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Warner Bros. to donate up to $1 million to

Wounded Warrior Project

Burbank, CA, April 15, 2015 – From director Clint Eastwood comes “American Sniper,” arriving onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on May 19 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, A Mad Chance Production, A 22^nd & Indiana Production. “American Sniper” stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, whose skills as a sniper made him a hero on the battlefield. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter. 

A two-time Oscar® nominee for his work in “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Hustle,” Cooper stars alongside Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Cory Hardrict, Kevin Lacz, Navid Negahban and Keir O’Donnell. 

Oscar®-winning filmmaker Clint Eastwood (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Unforgiven”) directed “American Sniper” from a screenplay written by Jason Hall, based on the book by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. The autobiography was a runaway bestseller, spending 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, 13 of those at number one. 

The film is produced by Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Andrew Lazar, Bradley Cooper and Peter Morgan. Tim Moore, Jason Hall, Sheroum Kim, Steven Mnuchin and Bruce Berman served as executive producers.

“American Sniper” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and includes the film in high definition on Blu-ray disc, a DVD, and a digital version of the movie in Digital HD with UltraViolet. Fans can also own “American Sniper” via purchase from digital retailers.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will donate a portion of the proceeds across physical and digital sales to Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP). One dollar of each purchase will be donated up to $1,000,000 from April 21, 2015 through December 31, 2015, void in Alabama, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi and South Carolina. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.com.

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. To learn more about WWP’s life-saving programs and services, please visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs.  

SYNOPSIS  

From director Clint Eastwood comes “American Sniper,” starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, whose skills as a sniper made him a hero on the battlefield. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter. 

Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield, and as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname “Legend.” However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world.

Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the spirit of the SEAL creed to “leave no one behind.” But upon returning to his wife, Taya (Sienna Miller), and kids, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind. 

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS

“American Sniper” Blu-ray Combo Pack & Two Disc DVD contains the following special features:

·         One Soldier’s Story: The Journey of American Sniper

Join director Clint Eastwood and his creative team, along with

Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, as they overcome enormous creative and

logistic obstacles to make a film that brings the truth of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's story to the screen.

·         Making of American Sniper

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

On May 19, “American Sniper” will be available for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on their favorite devices from select digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, Comcast, Flixster, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. “American Sniper” will also be available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

ABOUT DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET

*Digital HD with UltraViolet allows fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital HD with UltraViolet is included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. Digital HD with UltraViolet allows consumers to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through UltraViolet retail services like CinemaNow, Flixster, VUDU and more. For more information on compatible devices go to wb.com/ultravioletdevices. Consult an UltraViolet Retailer for details and requirements and for a list of HD-compatible devices.

BASICS

PRODUCT                                                                            SRP

Blu-ray Combo Pack                                                               $44.95

Two Disc DVD Amaray (WS)                                               $28.98

Standard Street Date: May 19, 2015

DVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French

BD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French

BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese

Running Time: 132 minutes

Rating: Rated R by the MPAA for strong and disturbing war violence and language throughout, including some sexual references.

DOLBY ATMOS    DOLBY AUDIO   [CC]

The Credits

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

Publicity Contacts

For Product Information

Edelman Public Relations

James Bradicich, 323/761-6545

James.Bradicich@edelman.com   

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Stuart Herriott, 818/977-2712

Stuherriott@hotmail.com

For Online Media Outlets

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Alyssa Some, 818/977-0074

Alyssa.Some@warnerbros.com

-wbhe-

BOX ART: https://edelmanftp.box.com/s/1zhagmzq3pch4bannrl599b12t0tiir1

#AmericanSniper

https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSniper

**Check out this Exclusive Clip from the DVD!**

Tuesday Treasure: Dolphin Tales 2

Good Morning and a Blessed Day to YOU!

In 2011 folks all over the world were WOW'ed with the movie Dolphin Tale, the story of "Winter" who lost her tail and the power of the human spirit to heal all things through love. Here is the official blurb....

In an inspiring story of the bond between animals and humans, a boy named Sawyer discovers an injured dolphin, who is brought to a marine hospital and named Winter. Unfortunately, her injuries cost Winter her tail, without which she may not survive. But with Sawyer's devotion, a marine biologist's (Harry Connick Jr.) and the brilliance of a prosthetist (Morgan Freeman) charged with creating a new tail, Winter may receive a second chance at life.




Well today, along with Grace Hill Media, I want to share the good news that Dolphin Tales 2 is well underway!  Here's more....

Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment’s “Dolphin Tale 2” continues the story of the brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and recovery—thanks to a groundbreaking prosthetic tail—made her a symbol of hope and perseverance to people around the world and inspired the 2011 family hit movie “Dolphin Tale.”

The film reunites the entire main cast, led by Harry Connick, Jr., Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”), Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Austin Stowell, and, of course, the remarkable dolphin Winter as herself. Charles Martin Smith, who directed “Dolphin Tale,” wrote the sequel and is again at the helm.

It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson (Gamble) and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett (Connick, Jr.), rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy (Freeman), who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life.

Yet their fight is not over. Winter’s surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin Panama, has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins’ social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. Time is running out to find a companion for her before the team at Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium.

Reprising their roles, Kristofferson plays Clay’s father, Reed; Zuehlsdorff is Clay’s teenage daughter, Hazel; Judd returns as Sawyer’s mom, Lorraine; and Stowell plays Sawyer’s cousin, Kyle. Champion surfer Bethany Hamilton, who herself has been an example of courage, appears as herself in the film.

Oscar® nominees Andrew A. Kosove and Broderick Johnson (“The Blind Side”) are producing the film together with Alcon President of Worldwide Marketing, Richard Ingber, who brought the first project to the Company.

If you are looking for some great family entertainment, rent or buy Dolphin Tales and then go see, Dolphin Tales 2. You're certainly apt to make memories to treasure!

Until next time...take care and God Bless!
PamT

Thursday Thoughts: More on the movie Noah

Good Morning Friends!

A couple of weeks ago I shared some info on the movie Noah which is coming soon to theaters everywhere.

Here's a little more on the film....

Christian pastors, academics, media and organizational leaders are raving about Paramount Pictures' NOAH, in theaters March 28. Check out what they have to say about the epic new film directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Russell Crowe, Emma Watson, Jennifer Connelly and Anthony Hopkins.

Grace Hill Media has created digital cards to help spread the word about this fascinating depiction of one of the great patriarchs in the Bible! 

Here's a video featuring clips from the movie and the thoughts of faith leaders who have seen it!

Tomorrow I'll be hosted at Author Roast & Toast with my short story, Lori's Redemption (spin off of Tempered Fire) so drop by and leave a comment for your chance to win a copy!

Until later....take care & God Bless!
PamT

Thursday Thoughts: Noah & The Ark

Good Morning Friends,

Since we are in the Lenten season and on Feb 27th I featured the movie Son of God, over the next few weeks my Thursday Thoughts, in conjunction with Grace Hill Media will consist of behind-the-scenes featurettes from Darren Aronofsky and Russell Crowe's upcoming film, NOAH.

This op-ed published yesterday by USA Today was written by Geoffrey Morin who is head of communications for The American Bible Society. The op-ed is entitled, “NOAH spurs debate pitting art vs. Bible” and poses the question, “How much artistic interpretation should be allowed?” 

I thought you might be interested in sharing it with your readers so I’ve included the link here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2014/03/12/movie-noah-bible-film-god-religion-darren-aronofsky-column/6342295/ 

Enjoy and look forward to the movie!

IMW go see Son of God, I know I'm going to!

)

Until later...take care, God Bless and remember....Jesus is the reason for this season too!
PamT

Thursday Thoughts: Son of God

Well Friends, today's Thursday Thoughts is something different. I normally post blog tours or book/movie stuff on Tuesday Treasures or Saturday Spotlight but today I am THRILLED to bring to you a very special announcement with a wonderful gift package attached!

If you've followed me very long, you know how much I love and worship my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ so it is an absolute honor to help spread the word about this wonderful new movie, SON OF GOD....

SON OF GOD comes to us from producers Roma Downey (Monica on Touched by an Angel!) and Mark Burnett (The Voice, Shark Tank, Survivor).

The husband-and-wife team responsible for the record-setting and award-winning miniseries THE BIBLE. It's the first major studio film about Jesus' teachings and ministry in over half a century! The movie will be in theaters everywhere tomorrow (Feb. 28th)

In honor of the film's release, Grace Hill Media is offering an official SON OF GOD prize pack to one lucky person who comments on this post! 

Each package will include a copy of the SON OF GOD soundtrack, the SON OF GOD companion novel, as well as a 1000 piece puzzle that is sure to entertain the entire family!

Be sure and leave your email address in the comment so we can contact you if you are picked. 

For more information on this movie please visit the SON OF GOD official webpage: http://www.sonofgodmovie.com/home.html

I am So looking forward to seeing this movie!

Until later...take care, be blessed and remember..... You are never too far down that God can't raise you up!

Pamela S Thibodeaux

"Inspirational with an Edge!" ™

Tuesday Treasure: Grace Unplugged

Good Morning & a Blessed one I pray it is!

So much has transpired in the past week I can't even begin to recount...but I'll try.... I have uploaded all 4 of the Tempered books as well as The Visionary to Create Space and ordered a proof copy. Once the files are approved, those books will be available in print also! The Wordsmith Journal magazine has gone through some major transformations (more on that later) and the Oct edition is live! Oh and as Marketing Associate for Pelican Book Group, I've been gearing up for the launch of our new YA imprint: Watershed Books. Join PBG for our Face Book Launch Party all Day Thursday (Oct 3rd!). Hopefully you understand why there were no Thursday Thoughts or Saturday Spotlight. But I promise I'll get back on track this week and hopefully won't get off track again.

Now that we've covered my life in a nutshell, let's get on to our Tuesday Treasure: Grace Unplugged.

Last month I shared with you the devotional Own It by Michael and Haley DiMarco. Today I'd like to share with you the book Grace Unplugged, which is a novelization of the script written by best selling YA author, Melody Carlson.

In the film, Grace Trey is an 18-year-old singer who aspires to more than just singing at her local church, where the worship leader is her father—a former rock star (James Denton). With the help of her dad's former manager (Kevin Pollack), Grace finds fame within her grasp, but must decide if grabbing the fortune is really worth letting go of her faith.

GRACE UNPLUGGED the novel unlocks the moving and meaningful story of the film hailed as “one of the best, most entertaining Christian movies ever made.”

You can also purchase the soundtrack from the movie BUT Grace Hills Media is giving away a copy to one lucky person who leaves a comment today! Be sure and leave your email address.

This book is available at Amazon (Kindle) (Audio), Barnes & Noble (Nook) (Soundtrack), Christian Book.com (Audio) (Ebook) (Soundtrack) and Deeper Shopping.

Melody Carlson has written around 200 books for teens, women and children. That's a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a "storyteller." Her books range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (“A Mile in My Flip-Flops”) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (“Diary of a Teenage Girl,” “TrueColors,” etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She's won a number of awards (including the Rita and Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com/

You can also purchase the soundtrack from the movie BUT Grace Hills Media is giving away a copy to one lucky person who leaves a comment today! Be sure and leave your email address.

Well Friends, sounds like a great movie, book and soundtrack! 

Hope you enjoyed this edition of Tuesday Treasure. Stay tuned for more!

PamT