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Karen Kingsbury: “A Time to Dance”
Karen Kingsbury with her daughter, Kelsey.
“At Liberty University, from President Falwell to the newest RA, the school operates in faith, not fear. In faith they believe that by keeping Jesus No. 1, and by honoring His Word, God will bless the school.” who come through Convocation three times a week. And they love the number of ways they can get involved and make a difference. They look forward to earning a degree from Liberty. It means a great deal to them. A friend of mine heads up a major Nashville record label. He told me this: “I’d hire a Liberty University grad over anyone else. That’s the caliber of young
people they turn out.” If you’re thinking about sending your son or daughter to Liberty University, let me make it easy for you. There’s no better school on earth. If heaven had a university, it would be Liberty. Come visit the campus and see for yourself. Take the tour. You don’t want to miss out on Liberty University. Just ask Kelsey.
#1 New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury is America’s favorite storyteller. There are more than 25 million copies of her award-winning books in print. Several of Karen’s books have been made into Hallmark movies, and many more are under development with Roma Downey for The Baxter Family TV series. Karen is a public speaker, appearing at major national events each year. She is also a visiting professor at Liberty University. Karen is married to the love of her life, Don. Together they have an actress daughter, Kelsey, married to Liberty alumnus and Christian recording artist Kyle Kupecky. The couple had their first child this past fall, Hudson, making Karen and Don grandparents. They also have five sons, three of whom were adopted from Haiti. Karen, Don and their family live in Nashville, Tenn. The Falwell family attended the premiere of “The Bridge: Part 2” in Nashville, Tenn. Left to right: Laura and Wesley Falwell, Becki and President Jerry Falwell, Iris Tilley (Becki’s mother), Karen Kingsbury, actress Faith Ford, Sarah Falwell, Caroline Falwell, and actor Ted McGinley.
Several of Kingsbury’s books have been made into Hallmark movies. The latest release is “A Time to Dance,” starring Jennie Garth and airing in May and June on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel. “I prayed for a love story that would save marriages, and God gave me ‘A Time to Dance,’” Kingsbury said.
“The Bridge”
Part one of this movie, based on Kingsbury’s novel of the same name, premiered on the Hallmark Channel in December. Part two aired in March. The movie tells the story of Molly and Ryan, who share a profound friendship during their first semester of college. They spend hours at their favorite bookstore and coffee shop, The Bridge, studying and dreaming about the future. In part two, they reunite seven years later and are reminded of their unspoken love, remembering their dreams of a future together. The full movie will be available on DVD in time for Christmas.
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“Once Upon a Campus”
This short e-series is set on Liberty University’s campus. It features members of the Flanigan family, characters from Kingsbury’s popular Baxter Family novels. The story can be downloaded for free at Liberty.edu/KarenKingsbury.
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