To save the historic train station from demolition, the Women start a campaign to raise funds. During the campaign they receive a large donation from an unexpected source, but will the clue they uncover open the doors to finding the elusive former station master?
The church board cannot confidently decide who will be the new minister of Grace Chapel. Following the death of Daniel Howard, a new minster delivers a sermon every week. When a new man is selected to lead the pulpit, the residents of Acorn Hill are not particularly fond of him. Although the Howard sisters learn to appreciate him, will they be able to convince the townspeople that he is the right man for the job? Is the new minister truly as faithful as he seems?
Compelled by Dennis Calder’s determination to get his hands on the old train station property, the four friends search for ways to preserve the charming but run-down structure by having it designated as a landmark. What they learn, however, implicates Elias Thorpe in a scandal that rocked Marble Cove in the 1950s and changed the town forever.
As various veterans arrive in Acorn Hill for the annual Veterans Day parade, one in particular suffers from PTSD; he is still haunted by the fact that he made it out of the Gulf War alive, while his friend did not. Will Alice be able to inspire him to restore his faith and proudly remember his friend’s bravery?
Following some tantalizing discoveries about Marble Cove’s final station master, the friends highlight the old train station by decorating it for Christmas. Will their efforts be enough to persuade the townspeople to preserve this vital part of local history?
As crisp autumn air descends on Heather Creek Farm, the kids start to settle into their new home. Christopher is consumed by an exciting new hobby, and Sam is drafted for the high school football team, almost against his will. Meanwhile, Emily is making new friends, reaching out to Rayann, the new girl in town.
But Charlotte has doubts that the girl—and her cute older brother—are a good influence on Emily, and when Emily is invited to Rayann’s lake house, Charlotte must face the tough decisions of parenting all over again. Can she put her foot down without losing her granddaughter’s love? Will Emily listen to her?
Finally the friends make their way to the house that was once owned by Elias Thorpe. After prodding the current owners, they uncover a clue to the elusive station master’s destination after he vanished from Marble Cove. Could he still be there after all these years?
Diane learns that a film crew has arrived unexpectedly in Marble Cove to start filming the movie based on her book. Will her newfound fame come at too dear a price? As Beverly finalizes her wedding plans, she realizes how much she misses her mother and wonders how she would feel about Jeff, until she receives her mom’s blessing in an unexpected way. And Shelley must step up and become more involved than ever with her husband’s family – and his prickly mother Frances – when the elder Bauers are thrown into crisis.
When Jane lands a spot for Louise on a makeover show at Betty Dunkle’s beauty parlor, will Louise be willing to change her style? Meanwhile, Elwood Swigart starts controversy in Acorn Hill by creating a rival tabloid newspaper to the established one already in circulation. Will the town become polarized by the competition, or will someone put an end to the gossip and deceit?
A group of visitors are stranded in Acorn Hill on Christmas Eve as a result of the winter storms that have been blowing across the region. Will the Howard sisters be able to extend their warmth and hospitality to the unexpected guests to make them feel at home for the holidays, or will this Christmas be one to forget?
Alice is amazed at Rosalind Westwood, a volunteer at the hospital who willingly offers to donate her kidney to Myra Swanson. Will Alice be able to convince Myra to accept Rosalind’s generosity? Meanwhile, Louise is plagued by her own issues. After an inspector discovers a violation of building code, the Howard sisters must act fast before Grace Chapel Inn is closed for good.
Now the stories and passages in the Old and New Testaments are seamlessly sewn together in chronological order to form a unique presentation of the NIV Bible that reads like an epic novel.
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