Making it Through the Middle

''Have you ever noticed that when people talk about their trials in a public setting, they tend to focus on what happened at the end?'' writes Emily Freeman. ''They talk about the miracle, the promise, the way it all worked out. It isn't often that people talk about what happened in the middle of the trial.'' Sometimes we can't imagine there will be an end to a hard time. But we can find hope and help even when the road seems long and dark. Using examples from her personal life and from the scriptures, Emily shares six lessons that can help all of us make it through the middle moments of our lives.

Emily Belle Freeman is a coach's wife, a mother to four children and a few others who have found refuge in her home, author of several bestselling books, and sought-after inspirational speaker. Her days are spent watching over teenagers, her flock of pampered chickens, and a rabbit that she adores. She finds great joy in studying the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Her deep love of the scriptures comes from a desire to find their application in everyday life. For a few minutes every day Emily forgets about the laundry, leaves the dishes in the sink, and writes.