What a week! With the eclipse getting everyone excited, fearing dome and gloom, or wanting it to be over, however, there was no need to worry.
Watching the 2024 eclipse
When my hubby and I watched the eclipse, we thought it was a wonder to see and to look up at the skies. In 2017, we wrote a post about our eclipse experience HERE! On Monday, April 8, 2024, at about 12:43 pm (CST), the temperature started cooling from 80 to 74 degrees, and it was getting dark enough for the lights to turn on. Even the birds began acting differently, but our doggies didn’t. The pups were enjoying being outside. We watched the time-lapse of when it went from dark to back to the original bright sun. It was pretty cool.
Flashback to the 2017 Eclipse
The eclipse made me think about how our team recently previewed the new movie, THE HOPEFUL. In the film, a community of Christians is looking for Jesus to return on a particular date and year. However, we know that no one knows the day or the hour of His coming.
What does God’s word say?
Matthew 24:36 (ESV) says
“But concerning that day and hour, no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.”
We must guard our hearts when we lean on our interpretations of the Bible and look to God for direction —content on content, not our interpretation.
“THE HOPEFUL ” is the story of a community whose lives were transformed as they learned what it means to truly wait for Jesus. This sweeping drama, set in 19th-century New England, invites audiences of all ages to imagine how hope can change the world.” This movie educated my team because we didn’t know how the Seventh-day Adventist church was started. I am not a Seventh-Day Adventist, but the history is insightful. THE HOPEFUL recounts how the denomination formed and highlights the roadblocks and triumphs.
Do you know about the history of the Seventh-Day Adventist church?
All I knew was that the congregation went to church on Saturdays. My aunt became a Seventh-day Adventist before going to be with the Lord, but I didn’t know much about her path of choice.
You can watch the movie’s trailer here.
Jean Thomason with Momentum Influencers Network interviews the movie’s director, Kyle Portbury, to get an insider’s look at the movie. You can watch the interview here.
Tickets THE HOPEFUL will only be shown in theaters on April 17th and 18th, so make sure you get your tickets by clicking HERE!
Giveaway In conjunction with the release of THE HOPEFUL, we are pleased to host a $10 Amazon gift card giveaway. To enter, please leave a comment telling us your thoughts about Bible prophecy.
The giveaway runs until Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 11:59 pm. One person will be randomly selected and announced on Thursday, April 25, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: The giveaway is limited to United States residents. The winner’s full name and email address will be submitted to our marketing team, who will send the Amazon gift card at a later date. We will email you to confirm your full name and email address before submitting it.
Disclosure:
We want to say “Thank You” to Hope Studios for providing us with an advanced screening of THE HOPEFUL so that we could write this review and offer a giveaway. All opinions and analyses of the movie are 100% our own. Momentum Influencers Network provides our team with a media toolkit to prepare this review and giveaway.
As we move through Holy Week, I pray that you will take time to reflect on Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. Jesus’ death on the cross is the catalyst for our Christian faith, and we must understand the magnitude of His sacrifice.
This Easter season would be an excellent time to study the scriptures more deeply and understand God’s Word. If you want a fresh perspective on the Word, we recommend the new study that corresponds with Season Four of The Chosen.
God’s Goodness for the Chosencoordinates with the eight episodes of Season Four that recently aired in theaters. If you are a big fan of The Chosen, you can get separate studies for each of the first three seasons.
In conjunction with the new release of God’s Goodness for the Chosen, we offered our blogging family a giveaway. Congratulations to
~~ Cindy M ~~
who will receive a copy of the bible study.
Congratulations, Cindy! YEAH!
Stay tuned for our next giveaway, which is coming soon. May this Easter season be filled with reflection, solitude, and peace.
What a great day to announce a giveaway! I am writing this giveaway on St. Patrick’s Day, so I hope you are having a wonderful day!
I genuinely hope that you were able to get a chance to watch one or all of the episodes of Season Four of The Chosen,which made its way to theaters over the last few months. After the team at bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com had the opportunity to see episodes 1, 2, and 3, it made us want to dive deeper. When I watch The Chosen, I always want to know more and dig into the Word of God.
And what better way to go deeper than God’s Goodness for the Chosen, an eight-part Bible study that follows each episode of season 4 of The Chosen and is great for individuals, families, small groups, or churches?
In this study guide, you’ll see:
-Death is eclipsed by life
-Grief is eclipsed by praise
-Questions are eclipsed by resolve
-Confusion is eclipsed by grace
-Temporary things are eclipsed by eternal things
-Heartbreak is eclipsed by love
-Sin is eclipsed by obedience
-Pain is eclipsed by the fullness of God’s plan
This official study guide can help you prepare for watching the Hit Series The Chosen: Season 4!
Parents, this is an excellent resource for your children to use or in a small group with your church family. You can also use it as an individual study resource because it features charts, maps, and more. Individual study guides are available for each season of The Chosen, some of the bestselling Bible study guides in the past few years!
God is always with us, and we are never alone. “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth” (Psalm 145:18).
Giveaway Details In conjunction with The Chosen and David C Cook, we are pleased to announce a fabulous giveaway. One person will receive a copy of God’s Goodness for the Chosen. To enter, please let us know in the comments what area of Bible Study you would like to explore more deeply.
The giveaway will close on March 27th at 11:59 pm (Central Time), and the winner will be announced on March 28th.
PLEASE NOTE: The giveaway is limited to United States residents. The winner’s full name and mailing address will be submitted to our marketing team, who will send the study guide at a later date. We will email you on March 28th to inform you that you are the winner. You must reply with your full name and address.
Disclaimer
Many thanks to David C Cook for providing a product sample for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.
Today is International Women’s Day, and we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide.
Today, we also celebrate the debut of Angel Studios’ new movie, Cabrini. The film showcases the inspiring story of Mother Francesca Cabrini and brings to life her determination to make the world a better place.
“The World Is Too Small For What I Intend To Do” Cabrini
From the movie’s opening scene, you will be captivated as you learn how Mother Cabrini would not accept NO for an answer as she took on pimps, the police, politicians, and even the pope.
This clip will give you a sneak peek into this amazing movie.
For more information on how to buy tickets for Cabrini, check here. You can also purchase tickets for other people using the ‘Pay It Forward’ option.
Giveaway Winner!
In conjunction with Cabrini coming to theaters, we recently offered a giveaway for our readers. Congratulations to
~~ LISA V. ~~
who will receive a $10 Amazon gift card! Yeah, Lisa!
Stay tuned for our next giveaway, which will be coming soon to our blog!
Thank you all for being a part of our blogging family. We appreciate you and are praying for you every day!
Disclosure:
Many thanks to Angel Studios for allowing us to preview Cabrini, write this review, and offer the giveaway to our readers. All opinions are 100% my own.
The Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace team recently had the opportunity to preview the new movie Cabrini by award-winning director Alejandro Monteverde (Sound of Freedom). Cabrini is the powerful epic true story of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and fights for orphans’ equality, health, and happiness.
Cabrini shows a woman’s determination to make the world a better place for the less fortunate despite constant opposition from society. Cabrini never took no for an answer, and because of her grit and stamina, she always believed that all things are possible with God. I don’t want to give out any teasers because you must see this film yourself.
“The world is too small for what I intend to do.” Cabrini
Is it time for you to dream again? Can you allow yourself to dream?
We are sharing the trailer to give you a glimpse of the story.
Monteverde masterfully tells the story of Cabrini, who made everyone around her feel they had a purpose to do the impossible.
“One small gesture of love can change everything.” Cabrini
The movie debuts in theaters on March 8, 2024 (International Women’s Day.) For more information on how to buy tickets, check here.
How to Enter the Giveaway In conjunction with the release of Cabrini, we are pleased to host a $10 Amazon gift card giveaway. To enter, please leave a comment telling us what is the one thing you would do to make the world a better place.
The giveaway runs until Thursday, March 7, at 11:59 pm. One person will be randomly selected and announced on Friday, March 8. PLEASE NOTE: The giveaway is limited to United States residents. The winner’s full name and email address will be submitted to our marketing team, who will send the Amazon gift card at a later date. We will email you to confirm your full name and email address before submitting it.
Disclosure:
Many thanks to Angel Studios for allowing us to preview Cabrini, write this review, and offer the giveaway to our readers. All opinions are 100% my own.
The Chosen chronicles the life of Jesus with its interpretation of Biblical stories. Dallas Jenkins, the creator and executive director, and his writing team also add additional stories that connect these stories and provide context for the viewer. You will have to keep your eyes open. You may say,” That’s not in the Bible; I don’t remember that.” These are the stories that Jenkins and his team added and creative interpretation. They may have happened, but we don’t know. This would be a great time to reread your Bible and get better acquainted with the life of Jesus.
Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com had the opportunity to screen the first three episodes of the new season of The Chosenbefore it premiered in theatres today. Intense emotions fill each episode that put us on the edge of our seats as we follow the life of Jesus Christ, His apostles, and other followers. As Season Four unfolds, more people are coming to Jesus and following His teachings. Religious leaders are threatened by Jesus’ growing popularity and team up with the Roman oppressors to put a stop to His work. With many forces coming against Him, Jesus calls on His followers to RISE UP.
The first three episodes debut in theaters today (February 1st) and will run for two weeks. Episodes 4, 5, and 6 premiere on February 15th, while the final two episodes will start on February 29th.
Check out the official trailer for Season Four here:
Click HERE for ticket information and theatre locations.
Once the entire season concludes in theatres, The Chosen will debut on streaming and TV platforms, as well as The Chosen TV and mobile apps. ” Last year, we dipped our toes in the water by releasing a few episodes in theaters. The response was so strong, and Season Four is so big, that we knew we and Fathom had to give views the theatrical experience for all eight episodes,” Jenkins said.
Giveaway Details In conjunction with the release of Season Four of The Chosen, we are pleased to host a $10 Amazon gift card giveaway. To enter, leave a comment stating your favorite movie based on a Bible story.
The giveaway runs until February 8th at 11:59 pm. One person will be selected at random and announced on February 9th. PLEASE NOTE: The giveaway is limited to United States residents. The winner’s full name and email address will be submitted to our marketing team, who will send the Amazon gift card at a later date. We will email you to confirm your full name and email address before submitting it.
Disclosure:
Many thanks to Come and See Foundation, Inc. for allowing us to preview The Chosen,write this review, and offer the giveaway to our readers. All opinions are 100% my own.
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Bubbling with Elegance and Grace started out as an outlet for my passion for fashion but has evolved into a place for me to teach, collaborate, and inspire. My hubby has since joined the team and we have been digital creators for 13 years. We are thankful for those who believed in us from the beginning and those who have just started riding with us on this lovely journey.
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