New Releases by Jason F. Wright

By: Jason F. Wright SHANE DAKOTA’S WORLD IS FALLING TO PIECES. He’s just moved over Christmas break from North Carolina to the very strange mountain land of Utah. His mother, a member of the National Guard, has just passed away and Shane is struggling with the truth. Now, Shane has to live with his grandparents, and he’s spending way too much time teaching his grandpa how to use Netflix and learning about pickleball. Pickleball? Plus, Shane has to face walking into a huge new school, making new friends, and trying to fit in—all with a fresh scar on his right cheek. Shane, or Scar, as he is soon nicknamed by his new friends, navigates the ups and downs of this new life at a new school in a new place. Can Scar learn to face the hardships of family and friendship? More than anything, Scar must learn that everyone has scars, and if we choose, they have power to become beautiful.

From New York Times bestselling author Jason F. Wright and his family, give the gift of warmth and kindness this holiday season--one jar, one recipe, one story at a time. Inspired by the heartwarming tradition of Christmas Jars, the national phenomenon that has touched the lives of millions of people, Jason F. Wright has created a unique cookbook that celebrates the joy of giving through thirty delicious homemade recipes. Filled with mouthwatering recipes like Rudolph's Maple Carrot Cupcakes, Kason's Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip, and Christmas Movie Caramel Corn, these tasty treats are perfect for sharing with neighbors, friends, or anyone in need of a little holiday cheer. Most recipes in The Christmas Jars Cookbook are designed to be lovingly prepared and then gifted, including fifteen crafts for holiday packaging, turning simple ingredients into moments of kindness. But this cookbook includes more than just food--it's filled with inspiring real-life stories from people who have given or received Christmas Jars, along with creative craft ideas to accompany your gifts. Whether it's a jar of Sift and Gift Hot Chocolate mix, a batch of Ginger Cream Cookies, or a heartfelt craft like Hope's Mini Decorative Wreath, these ideas will help you spread love and holiday spirit. Perfect for the giving season, The Christmas Jar Cookbook reminds us that the best gifts come from the heart--and sometimes, from the kitchen.

A family's old, beloved dog takes a final road trip to help his humans find forgiveness and healing. Meg Gorton finds herself alone and lonely in Florida. Three years earlier, she had packed what she could fit into her sister's car, told her estranged husband, Gary, where he could find her, and asked him to take care of Moses, their beloved black Labrador. For years, she'd tried to talk Gary into moving away from Woodstock, Virginia. They both needed a fresh start after the loss of their only daughter many years ago. Even after raising their grandson, Troy, it was clear that if Meg wanted a new beginning, she would have to do it alone. Now, with some looming health issues, Meg has a plan to finally bring Gary to Gulf Breeze. Gary wasn't able to move on the same way Meg did. Haunted by the tragedy of his daughter's death, and painfully aware of his guilt because he feels partly responsible, he is stuck in his life. He still owns and drives the bus for their hometown minor league baseball team. And he still thinks about the day his wife drove away. At least he still has Moses, who is always willing to listen when Gary talks about his regrets and all the things he should have done differently. Meg contacts Gary with a surprise request: she wants him to bring Moses to visit her one last time before the old dog passes on. Gary is reluctant to go, but Troy thinks it's an excellent idea. They could even travel together in Gary's bus. Along the way, Gary takes a detour to visit Troy's ex-girlfriend, Grace--the woman who Gary and Meg always believed was the one for Troy. Gary might not know how to fix things with his wife, but he knows he doesn't want Troy to make the same mistakes he did. Although Moses is just a dog, he's very observant: Gary hasn't been the same since Meg left, Troy is hiding something, and Grace's fingers smell like bacon. It doesn't take long for Moses to learn they are going on a road trip to see Meg. He misses her and regularly senses Gary's loneliness. He knows he's an old dog and that his time is near, but he also knows there are still important things he needs to do. Even the Dog Knows is a novel that will take readers on a thousand-mile journey to find forgiveness, understanding, healing, and the meaning of true and lasting love.

Almost everyone gets the doldrums at some level, whether from heartache, despair, or simply feeling that life isn't what they had planned. Author Jason F. Wright invites readers to rise above life's challenges with a message of hope. He offers specific counsel and advice he's learned through personally striving to live a Christ-centered life and through worshipping with many different congregations together in churches across the United States. This illustrated book is like an extended greeting card of comfort, support, and courage, reminding those who are struggling that they are not alone in their trials. The core of the author's message begins with a promise from God and three words that every Christian is familiar with--"He is risen." "Those three words are more than a headline," says the author. "They are a promise. Because He is risen, we too shall rise again. Every child of God has moments when it feels as if a giant rock has been rolled in front of our path. You may feel emotionally whipped by winds beyond your control. You may be thinking your own saving miracle is too far away to lean on. If you feel alone, in the dark, or powerless, remember that rising again doesn't need to wait until body and soul reunite. HE IS RISEN so we can rise . . . TODAY."

Newspaper reporter Hope Jensen uncovers the secret behind the -Christmas Jars,- glass jars filled with coins and bills anonymously given to people in need.

Without Mary, there would be no Christ. Join the Savior as He writes a loving letter to His mother, reflecting on her life, the night of the Nativity, and their eternal legacy. This Christmas, revisit the beautiful stories of the Messiah and Mary, through Christ's eyes, and experience the heartwarming spirit of the holiday season

Sam and Holly Foster and their young son James seem to have a perfect life until Sam loses his job and James has a life-threatening accident. Hopelessness and constant caring for James takes their toll on Sam and Holly and they begin to drift apart. It takes the miracle of the rediscovery of James's toy boat and the appearance of a mysterious man to remind them of what is important in life, and that love and heaven are not far away.

Un accident de la route et la vie de John bascule. Le destin lui vole sa femme et l’enfant qu’elle portait. Accablé de douleur, John n’a plus goût à rien. Chaque jour, il se rend sur le lieu de l’accident où il a planté deux petites croix. Un matin, il y découvre un homme étrange, agenouillé. Les conversations avec cet homme, qui se fait appeler le Jardinier des Âmes, lui permettent peu à peu de trouver des réponses aux questions qui le hantent depuis qu’il a perdu sa famille : Sont-ils vraiment morts seuls ? Comment continuer à vivre ? Et comment se reconstruire ? Cette étonnante rencontre va changer sa vie. A tout jamais. Une formidable histoire pour retrouver le goût de vivre et d’aimer.

Noah is preparing to marry Rachel. However, when a dark secret from Rachel's past surfaces, Noah and his parents, Malcolm and Rain, must find a way to heal Rachel's heart as well as save the wedding. Perhaps a scrapbook of wedding letters filled with good wishes and marriage advice will hold the key the couple needs to find love and happiness.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wednesday Letters and The Cross Gardener, a story of small kindnesses-and life-changing miracles. Seventeen seconds can change a life forever. This is what Rex Connor learned on a gorgeous summer afternoon in 1970 when, as a lifeguard, he diverted his gaze for seventeen seconds and tragedy occurred. Forty years later the waves of that day still ripple through the lives of countless people, including his son, Cole. Cole Connor has become a patient teacher, and now he has invited three struggling teenagers to visit him on his front porch to learn about Rex Connor—and the Seventeen Second Miracle. Together they will learn how Rex Connor could have allowed seventeen seconds to destroy him, but instead he chose to live every day believing the smallest of acts could change the world for good. And the students, each with their own secrets and private pains, will begin to understand that even tragedy brings lessons. Even pain brings comfort. Even death brings miracles. A seventeen second miracle can change a life—if you let it.

Bewegend Ausgerechnet an Heiligabend räumen Diebe Hope Jensens Wohnung aus. Die junge Journalistin ist ohnehin am Boden zerstört, weil erst vor Kurzem ihre Adoptivmutter gestorben ist. Doch dann erhält sie ein geheimnisvolles anonymes Geschenk. Sie ist wild entschlossen, den edlen Spender ausfindig zu machen. Dabei erfährt sie von einer wunderbaren Weihnachtstradition – und löst unverhofft das Geheimnis ihrer Herkunft.

From the New York Times bestselling author, an inspiring story of life, love, and moving on. Married and the father of a young daughter, John Bevan had finally found the traditional family he lacked as an orphaned child. But all that disappears when a fatal car accident steals away his wife-and the unborn child she carried. Filled with sorrow, John withdraws from life and love. He erects a small cross at the scene of his wife's accident and visits daily, grieving. Then one morning he encounters a young man kneeling before the cross, touching it up with white paint. John's conversations and travels with this mysterious man-known to him only as the Cross Gardener-will forever change his world. From Jason F. Wright comes a timeless tale that explores the questions we ask when our lives are touched by loss: How do we carry on? And who will show us the way? The answers John Bevan finds illuminate the hope that even in our darkest hours we are not alone.

Wenn Liebesbriefe das Leben ändern Fast vierzig Jahre waren Jack und Laurel verheiratet, als sie in derselben Nacht Arm in Arm sterben. Die drei erwachsenen Kinder kommen zum Begräbnis im Elternhaus zusammen – und entdecken im Keller ein Vermächtnis: Tausende von Briefen, die der Vater jeden Mittwoch an die Mutter schrieb. Wunderbare Briefe voller Liebe und Gefühl. Und ein Brief, der ein schreckliches Familiengeheimnis offenbart. Innerhalb einer einzigen schicksalsschweren Nacht sterben Jack und Laurel, die seit fast vierzig Jahren glücklich verheiratet waren. Schweren Herzens finden sich ihre drei Kinder zusammen, um die Begräbnisfeierlichkeiten zu organisieren. Jeder hat sein eigenes Problem im Gepäck: Matthews Ehe ist ungewollt kinderlos und entsprechend angespannt. Samantha wiederum ist bereits geschieden und muss sich als alleinerziehende Mutter durchkämpfen. Und Malcolm ist um seiner Jugendliebe willen mit dem Gesetz in Konflikt geraten und bereits vor Jahren in Brasilien untergetaucht. Im Keller ihres Elternhauses stoßen die drei unvermutet auf einen Schatz: kistenweise Briefe des Vaters an die Mutter, die er ihr jahrzehntelang jeden Mittwoch geschrieben hat. Sie bieten wunderbar romantische Liebeserklärungen an seine Frau und zugleich eine rührende Geschichte der Familie. Die Lektüre ist zunächst enorm tröstlich. Doch dann taucht ein Brief auf, der die Familie in ihren Grundfesten erschüttert und eines der Kinder in den Abgrund zu stoßen droht.

Readers across the country have been touched and forever changed by the "New York Times"-bestselling book "Christmas Jars." Now, children can feel the spirit of the Christmas Jar in this full-color illustrated children's picture book. Full color.

The national bestselling author of "The Christmas Jars" delivers a powerful message about forgiveness and quietly beckons people to start writing their own Wednesday letters.

Rising newspaper reporter Jope Jensen uncovers the secret behind the "Christmas Jars"--Glass jars filled with coins and bills, anonymously given to people in need. But Hope discovers much more than she bargained for when some unexpected news sets off a chain reaction of kindness and brings about a Christmas Eve wish come true.