Is God Just, Not Fair?

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By Jennifer Rothschild on September 20, 2024 , ,

Have you ever questioned the fairness of God? Or wondered why God allows us to go through painful experiences?

Does God care about me or hear my prayers?

If you’ve wrestled with questions like these, then this event with Jennifer Rothschild is for you.

At the age of fifteen, Jennifer was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative eye disease that would eventually steal her sight. Despite facing multiple challenges, she found strength in God, had a lovely marriage, raised a family and launched a successful speaking and writing ministry. Then in her 40s, everything changed.

Jennifer hit a wall of depression and discontent that forced her to re-examine her faith and her underlying assumptions about God. From out of the depths of doubt, questioning, and disappointment, Jennifer found the answers she needed and her hope and trust in God were renewed.

This event is for anyone who needs hope when life doesn’t make sense - for all who reach for a God who feels distant.

There will be a time for Q&A after the presentation.

Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm ET

God is Just Not Fair: Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Do you believe God is just not fair?

If you’re like Jennifer Rothschild, you wrestle with questions when you experience painful circumstances. Blinded as a teenager, Jennifer overcame daunting obstacles, found strength in God, and launched a successful speaking and writing ministry. This is a book about finding more than just answers. It’s for anyone who needs hope when life doesn’t make sense – for all who reach for a God who feels distant.

Learn more here.

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Jennifer Rothschild

Speaker and Writer

Jennifer Rothschild is a speaker and writer whose life drastically changed at age fifteen when she lost her sight. Now, more than 35 years later, she boldly and compassionately teaches others to walk by faith, not sight. She has shared her inspiring messages at conferences like Extraordinary Women, Women of Joy and Women of Faith, and on media outlets like Dr. Phil, The TODAY Show, and Good Morning America. She hosts the 4:13 Podcast and has authored 19 books and Bible studies. Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life is Jennifer’s eighth video-based Bible study with Lifeway. It follows her popular Bible studies, Take Courage: A Study of Haggai, Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me, and Hosea: Unfailing Love Changes Everything.

 

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