Jennifer Rothschild - Invisible: How You Feel Is Not Who You Are

I think of the many teenagers and young adult women in my local body church who feel unloved, and they need to read and absorb Invisible . Jennifer writes simply, delightfully, and to the point about your value as a person.

Pam B.

By the first few pages of chapter 1, I wanted to scream, Thats me! Jennifers storytelling is so personal, like sitting down over tea with an old friend and chatting. Reading this book reminded me that Christ sees me as His beloved, and it made me feel ten feet tall and proud to be Christs precious child!

Kim L.

Jokingly, friends and I say we are more tempted to run away from home as adults than we were as children! The chaos of work, children, ministry, and responsibility leads my heart to wander and ask, Is this it? Is this all I am? Jennifer helped me understand that downward spiral of questioning and doubting and how it all gets back to our Source of identity.

Kristin H.

I have often felt like a Gomer and can relate to feeling invisible. I am a single woman who has always longed for that special man, and havent always made the best choices when it comes to relationships. Now as a woman who has accepted Christ, I still find relationships with men hard, and I tend to shy away for fear of rejection. I know I am loved completely by the Father, and I truly needed the reminder that He accepts me just as I am and expects no more from me than to be who He has created and is creating me to be.

Jackie F.

Confession time! I am a fake! I have stared at, ignored, and judged many Gomers in church, work, and the marketplace! Did I act as Hosea did toward Gomer? No I bypassed them, leaning toward pretty people people who appeared fixed! Today, I am on my knees asking forgivenessand for grace to become more like Hosea

Bettie B.

At a time when insecurity and invisibility mark my life, the teachings and questions in this book shot straight to my core, disengaging the cloak that Satan was attaching to me. Who knew I was a Gomer girl?

Cynthia M.

Ill be honestI never thought I could relate to Gomer. But in the opening pages of Invisible , Jennifer Rothschild reminds us that we are Gomer when we go looking for love, acceptance, and OURSELVES anywhere other than God. We are all Gomer girls, and, just like Gomer, we need to remember that we are Gods beloved.

Melody N.

Somewhere along lifes journey, now at age 70, I lost my spiritual identity. The path back to healthy spiritual self-esteem is laid out plainly by Jennifer (and supported by Gods Word) in this book.

Judith M.

I laughed, cried, and thought about myself and my relationship with God. I love how Jennifer presents stories in such a vivid and real way. Throughout the book, there are so many profound statements that shook my heart to make me move a step further in my daily walk.

Yolanda B.

As I read this book, God spoke to my heart that my identity is in Him. For years it was in my work, then in my Mom. I have wondered, Who am I? As I read, I felt alive again. As I read God is always ready to redeem you to rest in His abundant grace, I felt a burden lifted.

Karen G.

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INVISIBLE

Copyright 2015 by Jennifer Rothschild

Published by Harvest House Publishers

Eugene, Oregon 97402

www.harvesthousepublishers.com

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Rothschild, Jennifer, 1963-

Invisible / Jennifer Rothschild.

pages cm

ISBN 978-0-7369-6573-6 (pbk.)

ISBN 978-0-7369-6574-3 (eBook)

1. Bible. HoseaCriticism, interpretation, etc. 2. God (Christianity)LoveBiblical teaching.

I. Title.

BS1565.52.R68 2015

224.606dc23

2015007408

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Contents

With heartfelt thanks

To Phil: There are just not enough pages in this book to capture all I could say about who you are and what you do! You are both my coach and cheerleader, and I am forever grateful for how you sacrifice for me and the ministry God has given. I couldnt do any of this ministry thing without your guidance and enthusiasmand, I wouldnt want to either.

To Connor: Youre the only child still home, and youre so flexible and patient with your moms weird hours! Thank you, son. You make me laugh and thinkIm so proud of the man you are becoming.

To Clayton and Caroline: Even though you live far away, you are always so close to my heart. Thank you for all of the texts that encourage me and make me smile. I am so proud of you both.

To Harvest House: So glad Im home! Thank you for your consistent and unwavering commitment to Jesus and for your patience and kindness toward me.

To Leslie, Valerie, Carolyn, Nicole, Terrie, Denise, Teresa, and Pat: You all work so hard to make everything look easy! You are true partners in ministry, and I thank Father God He has brought us together.

To Paula and Joan: What would I do without you? God used you in more ways than I can list to help me along the way. Thank you for the homemade bread, the lake rescue, the laughter, the prayers, the tears, and the endless supply of Tasia! I am so thankful for your faithfulness to God and for your friendship to me.

To Drew Voris: Just because you keep hounding me about your name appearing in one of my books! There, Drew, satisfied? Keep growing in your faith, little brother, God has a bright future for you.