The word “transformed” in 2 Corinthians 3:18 is from the Greek verb “metamorphoo.” It is where we derive our English word, “metamorphosis.” When I think of a metamorphosis, I think of a butterfly. Before Christ, you lived for self. You were a slave to sin and Satan and your spiritual state in the eyes of God was like an ugly caterpillar. But due to Christ’s work on the cross, you are now a beautiful butterfly in His eyes. And while that is your nature positionally before Him, you have the ability with Him to be transformed practically to be more like Him too. As God is the epitome of moral beauty, His children should (should I say “will”) be growing into that beauty as we behold our God and undergo an ongoing beautiful metamorphosis by the power of the Holy Spirit. Practically speaking, all Christians are moving from an ugly caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly as they mature in their faith.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Dairy		Kids, The pampere	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	sm	Granny Smith apple
1/4	c	Creamy peanut butter
3	oz	Cream cheese — softened
2	tb	Brown sugar — packed
1/8	ts	Cinnamon
1		Loaf
		Soft white or wheat bread

INSTRUCTIONS

Peel, core and slice apple with Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer.  Chop sliced
apple with Food Chopper.  Combine all ingredients except bread in Batter
Bowl.  Place a scant tablespoonfulof filling in center of a piece of bread.
Cover with another slice.  Cut and seal the 2 layers of bread with 3-inch
Cut-N-Seal.
Posted to EAT-L Digest - 30 May 96
Date:    Fri, 31 May 1996 17:10:17 -0400
From:    "Carol T." <taillon@ACCESS.MOUNTAIN.NET>
Recipe By     : The Pampered Chef

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