Between the Pages of this Bookish Life: Counting On

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Top Movies I Want to See

Hello, folks! Since I haven't had time to film a video this past week, and lost my dear laptop and all that, I just wrote up and scheduled this random post on Saturday (my free day!)

So ... the MOVIES I'm anticipating seeing! Take a look!

Counting On: Season Eight

Airing: July 31st, 2018

{Kendra Duggar // Joy-Anna Forsyth // Jinger Vuolo}

{Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson // Engaged}

{Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo // Baby Shower}

I know, Counting On is not a movie. But I couldn't help but put this TV series on the list! I am so, so, so excited for Season Eight. *internal squealing* I love watching this family grow and experience life. I'm especially excited to continue watching Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo's journey. ^_^

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Like Arrows

Released: May 1st, 2018

After loving their movies such as "War Room" and "Courageous", I'm really looking forward to the Kendrick Brothers' new film, Like Arrows! It's theme is parenting, and it looks spectacular. I think it will be a much-needed and impacting message.

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Unbroken: Path to Redemption

Releases: October 5th, 2018

I haven't actually watched the first movie, but the trailer for Unbroken: Path to Redemption looks absolutely amazing! I love the era, for one. And the emotional journey shown in here looks powerful. As I recall, it's based on a true story. Can't wait to watch it.

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I Can Only Imagine

Released: March 16th, 2018

Based on the life of the lead singer of the Christian band, Mercy Me, I Can Only Imagine also looks like it's a powerfully-moving story! I definitely love the song, "I Can Only Imagine", and I think I'm going to really appreciate this heart-rending, beautiful story of redemption.

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Releases: April 20th, 2018

So apparently this is based on a novel, which I know pretty much nothing about. However, it looks like a really lovely film so I want to give it a try! I mean, Lily James plays in it and I really enjoyed her performances in "Cinderella" and "Downton Abbey". Plus, I love period dramas. And a book club + romance? Yes, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society sounds like it could just be my thing. ^_^

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The Greatest Showman

Released: December 20th, 2017

This one looks like such fun, and is also based on a true story. I've been a little enamored with the idea of circuses and shows like this since reading The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof, so I'm excited to see how The Greatest Showman is!

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God's Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness

Released: March 30th, 2018

I enjoyed the previous two films, so I'm looking forward to seeing God's Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness. It sounds like it has quite a thought-provoking theme - and those are always good!

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Once Upon a Prince

Released: April 7th, 2018

Yes, Hallmark movies can tend to be cheesy, but if Once Upon a Prince the movie is anything like the book by Rachel Hauck that it's based off, it'll be great! Truly, the book was a lovely modern-day retelling of "Cinderella", so I'm really hoping to see this movie.

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So there you have it! Seven movies + a TV series season that I'm eagerly anticipating!

DO YOU WANT TO SEE ANY OF THESE?

WHAT ARE SOME MOVIES YOU'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING THIS YEAR?

Thursday, May 10, 2018

TV Show Review: Counting On: Season Three

Hello, readers! Today I'm doing a little review for Season Three of the TV reality show called Counting On. (Well, back in season three it was called "Jill & Jessa: Counting On", but I think they changed that now because Jill and Derick Dillard are no longer officially part of the show.)

(Jinger, Joy-Anna, Josiah, Ben, Jessa & Baby Spurgeon, Joseph, John-David, and Jana)

Season Three is the second season I've watched of Counting On (I watched the latest, season seven, first). I've been following the Duggar family for awhile, but it is so fun and exciting to actually watch each episode and get the details - go along on the journey!

In this season, we get Jinger and Jeremy's love story ... from the start of their courtship to engagement. This was so delightful for me because they're one of my favorite couples! It was fun to see Jinger in the spotlight and get to know her guy. I cried watching the engagement. I teared up more than once, actually. *laughs* But seriously, it was so sweet to watch. And there were so many fun moments! Amazing surprises, milestones, and more. This couple is head over heels for each other, and they truly seem to be seeking God in their lives.

The courtship was a little quick, but it worked for them! And, ah, some moments were just so tender and beautiful. I love how Jeremy involved his parents and they were so excited for him! <3

We get to see into Ben and Jessa's life as a married couple of maybe two years ... and with a baby! Spurgeon is so adorable.

Ben is really cool. He's fun and easy-going, and eager to get involved in ministry for young boys. There's an episode where he and Jessa have Christian hip-hop artist, Flame, over and give him a taste of country/Duggar life. That was a great episode! *grins*

As for Jill and Derick, we travel to South America to see them. Meet some of their friends and hear of the concerns and dangers. Their little baby, Israel, is a cutie too. ^_^

I loved seeing the different ministries that Ben, Derick, and Jeremy are involved in. From overseas missions, to football coaching, to pastoring a church ... the Duggar girls sure know how to pick men with hearts for serving! It's awesome to see young couples wanting to pursue the Lord together.

This season has adventure, surprises, babies, and romance, of course! Survival camp and house renovations. An exciting trip to New York City and other fun outings. It's wholesome and authentic. Fun and inspiring. A show about family and faith, and one I think the entire family can enjoy.

With a new courtship in progress, the directors take to asking the Duggar siblings questions about love and romance and potential mates. It was really neat to hear some of the older boy's answers. They seem like pretty solid, Christian guys! From fun trivia about what kind of girl each of the Duggar brothers would go for, to more serious discussions about guarding a girl's heart and physical boundaries, I loved hearing from John-David, Joseph, Josiah, Jedidiah, and Jeremiah. And the brothers-in-law! I think they have some great advice for young men about this topic.

So yes, I've been really enjoying watching this show. And also sharing it with my teen and pre-teen siblings! It has us laughing at humorous parts, and crying (at least me) at the tender moments.

Jim-Bob and Michelle Duggar (the parents) are perhaps a little strict about some things. But overall, they appear to be a pretty close-knit and authentic Christian family. I love getting this inside scoop of their lives. They're lives are interesting, and the different couples inspire me in different ways. All the siblings and brothers and sisters-in-law seem supportive and loving toward each other.

I hope to someday watch all the seasons of Counting On, but right now I most exciting for the new season to release! (This summer, I think?) I can't wait to hear more about the new engagements, weddings, and sweet, little babies! *grins*

If you like shows about family and faith, I recommend Counting On.

Thursday, May 3, 2018

A Little Cover Love ...

Hi, friends! Just a little cover love today. Let me know in the comments below which cover is your absolute favorite! *winks*

Also, have you ever watched the TV reality show, Counting On? I've *sort of* followed the Duggar family for many years, watching episodes of their show here and there. I recently decided to watch the latest season and found myself really enjoying it! It's so interesting watching the older Duggar children spreading their wings. Many of them courting, getting married, and having children of their own!

Overall, they seem like a lovely bunch of people. I think my favorite couples are Joe & Kendra and Jinger & Jeremy. They all seem sweet, authentic, and appear to have hearts for God.

The other two couples the show focuses on are Jessa & Ben and JoyAnna & Austin.

And there's little bits about Jana Duggar and the rest of the older ones who are unmarried.

Jill and her husband, Derrick, are no longer one of the main couples on the show, sadly. But we still get glimpses of sweet Jill. She was the second Duggar child to get married.