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
Eggs		Desserts, Cakes	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Apples
3	tb	Sugar
1	ts	Cinnamon
2	c	Sugar
1	c	Cooking oil
4		Eggs
1/4	c	Orange juice
2	ts	Vanilla
3	c	Sifted flour
1	tb	Baking powder
1/2	ts	Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Peel, core, and chop apples into small pieces.  Mix together with 3
tablespoons sugar and cinnamon.  Set aside. In large bowl, combine sugar
and cooking oil; beat. Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla. Sift together
flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth.
Pour one third batter into greased and floured 12 cup bundt pan alternating
with one half apple mixture.  Repeat.  End with layer of batter on top.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 60 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan
10 to 15 minutes; turn out on wire rack or serving plate to complete
cooling.  Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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