I don’t usually gravitate to the paraphrased versions of the Bible. I feel that the original meaning may be distorted in the translation and I may be getting man’s ideas and not God’s word. However, in church a short time ago the worship leader read a verse from “The Message." It was John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.” As I heard it, I thought WOW! I love the imagery. The God of the universe became human with all its limitations. As I was thinking about this, I was imagining God living next door to me; working where I work; shopping where I shop. Going to church where I go to church. Then God reminded me that he still lives in our neighborhood if he lives in us. That is an amazing idea. We are God’s voice, his hands, and his feet to those around us. I wonder if others see God in us, or do they see just another person who lives and acts and does the same things that they do? ...