Desc: Secret of Giving: Directed by Sam Pillsbury. With Reba McEntire, Thomas Ian Griffith, Ronny Cox, Devon Alan. As Christmas approaches, a single mother (played by Reba McEntire) struggles to raise her son and keep up the payments on her Oregon ranch, which is difficult since she's heavily in debt. But she's a tough cookie, and proves that a steadfast attitude and an open heart go a long way in surviving the cold hearts and greed of the Scrooges around her.