Product Description For Jennifer Rothschild, these words are much more than the lyrics from a familiar hymn; they represent a foundation upon which many life lessons have been learned...in the dark At the young age of fifteen, Jennifer was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative eye disease that would eventually steal her sight. It was more than a turning point for the Miami, Fl, native. Her dreams of becoming a commercial artist and cartoonist faded. Words and music have replaced her canvas and palette for more than 25 years. Known for her substance, and a down-to-earth style, Jennifer weaves together colorful illustrations, universal principles, and music to help audiences find contentment, walk with endurance, and celebrate the ordinary. Through her signature wit and poignant story-telling, audiences are prompted to look beyond their circumstances to find unique "gifts," in unusual packaging. Jennifer has taken her message of encouragement across the country speaking at national and regional gatherings of busy professionals, dedicated volunteers, and overwhelmed moms and dads. Jennifer has been a featured speaker for the nation's largest conference for women, Women of Faith, and has teamed up with Beth Moore and others to lead national women's conferences. Thousands have come away with a new vision for their work, their family, and their future. Now, in her latest CD, \'Walking by Faith: The Music Captured Live,\' Jennifer takes the listener through a spiritual walk on the meaning of living life through the dark. Singing with inspiration and conviction, Jennifer weaves traditional hymns with her own unique arrangements to produce a truly blessed worship experience. Captured live at one of her \'Walking by Faith\' conferences, this album is sure to inspire and bless the listener from the very first play. About the Artist "We walk by faith and not by sight." That phrase has echoed through the ages. For Jennifer Rothschild, the words are much more than a beloved scripture; they are a reflection of how she lives her life. At the young age of fifteen, Jennifer was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative eye disease that would eventually steal her sight. It was more than a turning point for the Miami, Florida native. Her dreams of becoming a commercial artist and cartoonist faded. Words and music have replaced her canvas and palette for more than 20 years. Known for spiritual depth, and a down-to-earth style, Jennifer weaves music, colorful illustrations, and biblical truth to help audiences find contentment, walk with endurance, and celebrate the ordinary. Through her signature wit and poignant story-telling, audiences are prompted to look beyond their circumstances, and to experience Gods grace in the midst of adversity. Jennifers distinctive blend of speaking, music, and worship leadership has resulted in invitations across the country. She has made numerous appearances with Grammy Award winner Larnelle Harris, and noted authors Beth Moore, Henry Blackaby, Zig Ziglar, Esther Burroughs, and Nancy Leigh DeMoss. In addition to her writing and speaking ministry, Jennifer is an accomplished songwriter and recording artist, with four albums to her credit including Walking by Faith (Oasis) and Along the Way (Oasis). Jennifers music was affirmed by the Gospel Music Association when her name appeared on the preliminary nominations for the Dove Award as New Artist of the Year. Jennifers latest project is the book Lessons I Learned in the Dark, to be published by Multnomah in October 2002. Her life experience has been featured in numerous national and regional publications including Virtue magazine, Becoming Family magazine, Miami Herald, Palm Beach Post, and others. Jennifer is also co-founder and publisher of the popular online magazine, WomensMinistry.NET. She resides in Springfield, Missouri with her husband of 16 years, Dr. Philip Rothschild, and their two sons, Clayton and Connor. She enjoys nature walks, visits to theme parks, and riding a bicycle built for two. She got a real charge singing the national anthem for the Atlanta Braves and bungee-jumping from seven and half stories. In addition to collecting depression glass and enjoying movies, she loves classical music, chocolate, and the smell of a hazelnut-coffee candle.
