Jennifer Rothschild - Lessons I Learned In The Dark: Steps To Walking By Faith, Not By Sight

Jennifer may be blind, but she is leading people who are in the dark to really see God and to act on His empowering love.

S TEPHEN A RTERBURN, CREATOR OF W OMEN OF F AITH C ONFERENCES AND AUTHOR OF F INDING M R . R IGHT

After reading Lessons I Learned in the Dark, I began to ask some soul-searching questions: Am I looking at those around me with my heart or with my eyes? What about my relationships with family and friends and my personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Jennifer challenges me with the statement, Unless we trade our fear for fight, we may never find the treasures that are hidden in the dark. This book has prompted me to see Gods treasures with a different set of eyes.

Y VETTE M AHER, VICE PRESIDENT OF R ENEWING THE H EART W OMEN S M INISTRIES AT F OCUS ON THE F AMILY

Your story is a living witness to what God can do if given the chance! Your steadfast faith, Christian principles, and integrity will serve as a witness to many my heart was touched!

R OBERT H. S CHULLER, SENIOR MINISTER , C RYSTAL C ATHEDRAL , G ARDEN G ROVE , C ALIFORNIA

Jennifer Rothschild allows us the privilege of learning the valuable lessons shes learned in the dark by shining light on her past and inviting us to follow in her footsteps. This journey is a page-turning, heart-shaping, eye-opening view into the life of a talented woman walking alongside the Light of the World.

L ISA W HELCHEL, ACTOR AND AUTHOR OF
T HE F ACTS OF L IFE AND O THER LESSONS M Y F ATHER T AUGHT M E

Jennifer Rothschild is a vibrant reflection of the grace and faithfulness of God. I have been touched and challenged by her tender, surrendered heart and her powerful ministry.

N ANCY L EIGH D E M OSS, SPEAKER, AUTHOR OF L IES W OMEN B ELIEVE AND THE T RUTH T HAT S ETS T HEM F REE AND HOST OF R EVIVE O UR H EARTS , A DAILY RADIO MINISTRY FOR WOMEN

With great depth, wisdom, and a light, joy-filled heart, Jennifer Rothschild shares treasures she learned in the dark so those of us who have the privilege of reading her book could continue our spiritual journey with more clarity, focus, and light. I highly recommend it!

C HERI F ULLER, SPEAKER AND AUTHOR OF W HEN M OTHERS P RAY , THE NEW RELEASE W HEN T EENS P RAY , AND FOUNDER OF F AMILIES P RAY USA

What a treasure you hold in your hand, written from the heart of a godly woman. You will not only feel you are sitting in Jennifers presence; you will certainly feel you are sitting in Gods presence, learning to walk in faith.

E STHER B URROUGHS, CONFERENCE SPEAKER AND AUTHOR OF S PLASH THE L IVING W ATER AND T REASURES OF A G RANDMOTHERS H EART

For years audiences have been awed, inspired, and uplifted by Jennifer Rothschilds stories and songs. As I read this book and experienced again Jennifers godly heart, I knew that God was truly directing her pen.

P EG C ARMACK S HORT, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF , B ECOMING F AMILY AND AUTHOR OF A C OUNTRY S AMPLER OF S IMPLE B LESSINGS

LESSONS I LEARNED IN THE DARK

published by Multnomah Books

2002 by Jennifer Rothschild

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from:

The Holy Bible, New International Version 1973, 1984 by International Bible

Society, used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House

Other Scripture quotations:

New American Standard Bible ( NASB ) 1960, 1977 by the Lockman Foundation

The Holy Bible, New King James Version ( NKJV ) 1984 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

The Holy Bible, King James Version ( KJV )

Holy Bible, New Living Translation ( NLT ) 1996. Used by permission of

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Holy Bible, New Century Version ( NCV ) 1987, 1988, 1991

by Word Publishing. Used by permission.

New Revised Standard Version Bible ( NRSV ) 1989 by the Division of Christian

Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ

in the United States of America

Holy Bible, American Standard Version ( ASV ) 1901 by Thomas Nelson & Sons

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Rothschild, Jennifer.

Lessons I learned in the dark / Jennifer Rothschild.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

eISBN: 978-0-307-56477-1

1. Rothschild, Jennifer. 2. Christian biographyUnited States. 3. BlindUnited StatesBiography.

I. Title.

BR1725.R68 A3 2002

270.092dc21

2002008167

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Dedication

I lovingly dedicate this book
to my first and greatest teachers, my parents,
Lawson and Judy Jolly.

Because of their faith, wisdom, and example,
I learned to see God.

To Judith St. Pierre, editor extraordinaire. Thank you for your skill and craftsmanship. I am most grateful for your love of Gods Word and your effort to promote and protect the message of this book.

To Bill Jensen. Thank you for your guidance and enthusiasm. Youve been both coach and cheerleader, and I will be forever grateful.

To Cheri Fuller, Karen True, and Peg Short. God used you in more ways than I can list to help me along the way. Thank you for your faithfulness to Him and for your friendship.

To Chris Hagen, my wonderful writing assistant. I am indebted to you for your tireless dedication and your extraordinary patience. May you never have to read this book out loud again!

To Phil, my husband. Who I am today is a reflection of your faithfulness to God and your unwavering commitment to me. I am honored to be your wife, and I will never outlive my love for you.

To Clayton and Connor, our precious boys. Of all the things in my life, you are what Im proudest of and most thankful for.

To Beth Moore. Thank you for setting such a high standard for me. You have meant more to me than you will ever know.

To Don Jacobson and the entire Multnomah staff. Thank you for what you do for the kingdom. May God multiply your ministry.

To Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Your grace truly is sufficient for me. Thank You that, whatever my lot, You make it well with my soul.

I remember the first time I saw Jennifer Rothschild. She was warming up on the keyboard in preparation for praise and worship preceding the message I had been asked to give at the event. I always look forward to meeting and interacting with the vocalist or worship leader where I speak because we are undoubtedly partners in ministry for that measure of time. I recall doing an immediate double take when I first saw Jennifer. I was oblivious to any challenges because I did not know her story and in no way could have guessed in a simple glance.