Dear brothers and sisters,

We’ve been looking in this series at how God orchestrates certain moments that are brimming with meaning in the life of people - moments that draw them closer to him; moments that challenge or stretch people; moments that give people a fresh start; or moments that call us to a greater cause.  These moments help us to better understand ourselves and our relationship to God.  For any parent, for example, one defining moment most likely is the birth of your first child, and the change between “before kids” and “after kids.”  We can use defining moments to bring positive change into our lives.