Transformation Church

02/26/2026

Day 57

Some clarity comes only after we stop forcing it. When we release the pressure to figure everything out, perspective can surface more naturally. Letting go of urgency can make room for understanding.

Carry this with you today: Release the pressure.

02/24/2026

When “Trust the Science” Becomes a Creed

At some point, “trust the science” shifted.

It used to mean, “Let’s look at the best available evidence.”
Now, sometimes, it sounds more like, “Do not question.”

This isn’t an attack on science. Science is one of the greatest tools humanity has ever developed. It has saved lives, expanded knowledge, and reshaped the modern world.

But science is a method — not a messiah.

In this new article, I explore:

• The difference between science and scientism
• How every culture turns something into ultimate authority
• Why humility is essential to real inquiry
• And what recovery taught me about intellectual honesty

When questioning becomes heresy, we’ve crossed a line.

If we want a healthy society, we need more than data. We need humility. We need wisdom. We need room for honest dialogue.

I think this conversation matters.

Read the full article here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/haroldelong/p/when-trust-the-science-becomes-a?r=60i3o1&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=post-publish

If this kind of thoughtful, faith-aware, culturally engaged writing resonates with you, subscribe. It’s free, and it helps build a community that values truth over tribalism.

Harold E. Long

02/24/2026

Day 55

365 Days. One Story. Zero Burnout.

Read the Bible daily without feeling guilty, confused, or spiritually behind.

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Read: Exodus 3 • Luke 9 • Psalm 55

Exodus 3 is holy ground. Moses sees a bush burning but not consumed. He turns aside to look, and God calls his name. Not “Hey, you.” Not “Former prince.” Just “Moses.” God reveals Himself and gives Moses a mission that feels far too big. Moses immediately lists reasons he is not qualified. God answers each one with His presence.

Luke 9 is a chapter of sending and revealing. The disciples are sent out with limited supplies. Jesus feeds thousands with almost nothing. Peter declares Jesus as the Messiah, and then Jesus talks about the cost of following Him. Power and surrender walk side by side.

Psalm 55 gives voice to anxiety and betrayal. David does not pretend he is calm. He pours out fear and frustration, then places his burden on the Lord.

Calling often feels like standing in front of something that looks bigger than you. Like being handed car keys when you are not sure you are ready to drive. God does not ask for confidence in ourselves. He asks for trust in Him.

The One who calls also equips.

Live It:
Say yes to one responsibility God has placed in front of you, even if it feels beyond you.

Prayer:
Jesus, please give me courage to follow when You call. Help me trust Your presence more than my limitations, in Your holy name, Amen.

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

Day 54

Not every boundary is a wall. Some boundaries protect energy, focus, and peace. Choosing what you will and will not carry is part of living wisely.

Carry this with you today: Healthy boundaries protect peace.

02/23/2026

Day 54

365 Days. One Story. Zero Burnout.

Read the Bible daily without feeling guilty, confused, or spiritually behind.

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Read: Exodus 2 • Luke 8 • Psalm 54

Exodus 2 begins quietly. A baby is placed in a basket and set among the reeds. It looks fragile. Risky. Almost reckless. But what seems exposed is actually protected. God positions Moses in Pharaoh’s own household. Rescue begins in the most unlikely way.

Luke 8 is full of storms and seeds. Jesus calms wind with a word. He heals a man no one else could manage. He restores a woman who had been overlooked for years. When chaos rises, Jesus does not panic. He speaks.

Psalm 54 is a short but steady prayer for help. It reminds us that God is our helper and sustainer. Not distant. Not distracted. Present.

God’s work often starts small. A basket in a river. A whisper in a storm. A quiet prayer in the dark. It may not look impressive at first, but God rarely needs spectacle to accomplish purpose.

Faith is trusting that what feels fragile is still in God’s hands.

Live It:
Trust God with something today that feels vulnerable or uncertain.

Prayer:
Jesus, please calm the storms around me and within me. Help me trust that You are present and working, in Your holy name, Amen.

02/23/2026

Day 53

365 Days. One Story. Zero Burnout.

Read the Bible daily without feeling guilty, confused, or spiritually behind.

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Read: Exodus 1 • Luke 7 • Psalm 53

Exodus 1 opens with growth and fear. Israel multiplies in Egypt, and Pharaoh panics. What he cannot control, he tries to crush. Pressure increases. Oppression begins. Yet the more they are pressed, the more they grow. God’s promises are not fragile.

Luke 7 shows Jesus responding to faith in unexpected places. A Roman centurion trusts Jesus’ authority. A grieving widow receives compassion. A sinful woman pours out gratitude without worrying who is watching. Jesus sees faith before He sees status.

Psalm 53 reminds us how easily people drift when they forget God. Still, it quietly holds hope that God restores what looks broken.

Pressure reveals what we trust. Like squeezing a tube of toothpaste, whatever is inside eventually comes out. In Exodus, fear drives Pharaoh. In Luke, faith drives unlikely people toward Jesus.

God grows His purposes even under pressure.

Live It:
Respond to pressure today with faith instead of fear.

Prayer:
Jesus, please help me trust You when circumstances feel tight. Strengthen my faith and shape my response, in Your holy name, Amen.

02/23/2026

Day 53

It is possible to hold both gratitude and longing at the same time. You can appreciate what is present while still hoping for what is not yet here. These tensions do not cancel each other; they deepen perspective.

Carry this with you today: Gratitude and hope can coexist.

02/22/2026

Day 52

365 Days. One Story. Zero Burnout.

Read the Bible daily without feeling guilty, confused, or spiritually behind.

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Read: Genesis 50 • Luke 6 • Psalm 52

Genesis 50 closes a long story. Jacob is buried. The brothers worry Joseph might finally settle the score now that their father is gone. Old guilt has a long memory. But Joseph responds with grace again. “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” He refuses to rehearse revenge. He chooses trust in God’s bigger plan.

Luke 6 raises the bar. Love your enemies. Bless those who curse you. Give without keeping score. It’s the kind of teaching that makes you want to double-check if you heard it correctly. Jesus is not suggesting mild politeness. He is describing a transformed heart.

Psalm 52 contrasts boasting in wrongdoing with trusting in God’s steadfast love. One path is loud and temporary. The other is quiet and lasting.

Forgiveness is not pretending nothing happened. It is deciding that bitterness does not get to run your life. Like closing a door that you have walked past too many times. Joseph closes it. Jesus invites us to do the same.

Grace grows strongest when it costs something.

Live It:
Choose kindness today where resentment would feel easier.

Prayer:
Jesus, please help me forgive freely and trust Your justice. Thank You for teaching me to live with grace and courage, in Your holy name, Amen.

02/22/2026

Day 52

There are days when motivation feels distant. On those days, discipline can carry what inspiration cannot. Small, steady effort keeps momentum alive, even when feelings fluctuate.

Carry this with you today: Let discipline lead.