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Launching in Eureka in 2026, Transformation Church is a Jesus-centered community for believers, skeptics, and those in recovery. Come with your questions.

We’re not political—we focus on love, service, healing, and real connection. Everyone is welcome. Mission
Helping people experience a Jesus-centered life and share God’s love in a Jesus-looking way. Vision
A place where anyone can come as they are, fall in love with Jesus, and find new life. Welcome Home
No matter your story—you belong here.

12/23/2025

Christmas Eve can be complicated.

Maybe you’re not connected to a church.
Maybe you’re in recovery.
Maybe church hurt made you step away.
Maybe you’re a skeptic, a person of reason, or from another faith tradition.
Or maybe you just want a peaceful place to be.

If that’s you — you are welcome here.

Join us for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
🕯️ 6:00 PM
📍 Pine Hollow Farms — Eureka, Missouri

Doors open early.
Contemporary Christmas praise music.
An open table communion — no pressure, no expectations.
Joy in the air. Space to breathe. Light in the darkness.

You don’t need to believe a certain way.
You don’t need to belong.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.

Just come as you are.

If you need more information, you can DM me or email
INFO@TRANSFORMER4LIFE.ORG

It’s a really good place to be on Christmas Eve.

12/23/2025

Hope Has a Key

December 23 – Love Has Come Near

Scripture
“This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” (1 John 4:9)

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.” (Luke 2:14)

Reflection
At the heart of Christmas is a simple, world-altering truth: God loves us.

Not in theory. Not from a distance. But in flesh and blood, wrapped in vulnerability and trust.

The birth of Jesus is God’s love made visible. Love that chooses nearness over safety. Love that enters the mess instead of avoiding it. Love that does not wait for us to be ready.

The angels announce glory, but the setting tells the deeper story. Love arrives quietly. Love rests in a manger. Love breathes the same air we breathe.

For a church preparing to welcome people from every story and background, this matters deeply. The love we proclaim must be the love we practice—patient, humble, generous, and present.

Karl Rahner once wrote, “The most important thing in life is love.” Christmas reminds us that love is not merely an idea to admire, but a person to receive and follow.

On this final day before Christmas, pause and let this truth settle deeply: You are loved. Not because of what you bring, but because of who God is.

Love has come near. And nothing will ever be the same.
Transformation Practice
Extend God’s love intentionally today—through a word of encouragement, an act of kindness, or simple presence.

Prayer
Jesus, thank You for coming near in love. Help me receive Your love fully and reflect it faithfully to others. Shape my heart to live from Your love today and always, in Your holy name, Amen.

12/23/2025

Hope Has a Key

December 22 – God With Us, Right Here

Scripture
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14)

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” (John 1:14)

Reflection
Immanuel is not a poetic idea. It is a declaration.

God does not save from a distance. He comes close. He steps into time, place, and human limitation. He enters real streets, real families, and fundamental uncertainty.

When John tells us that the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, the phrase literally means that God “pitched His tent” among humanity. God chose proximity over safety, presence over power.

This matters because many people believe God is with them only when life is going well. Advent tells a different story. God-with-us shows up in borrowed rooms, uncertain futures, and lives still under construction.

For a church not yet fully built, this truth is foundational. God is not waiting for walls to rise before He dwells among His people. He is already present in every prayer, every gathering, every quiet act of faith.

Athanasius wrote, “He became what we are that He might make us what He is.” God’s nearness transforms us from the inside out.

Wherever you are today—at home, at work, in transition—Immanuel meets you there. You do not need to go searching for God. He has already come to you.
Transformation Practice
Notice one place today where you usually feel alone or distracted. Acknowledge God’s presence there.

Prayer
Jesus, thank You for coming close and dwelling with us. Help me recognize Your presence in every moment and trust that You are with me in all circumstances. Shape my heart to live aware of Your nearness, in Your holy name, Amen.

12/21/2025

Hope Has a Key

December 21 – God Keeps His Promises

Scripture
“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness.” (2 Peter 3:9)

“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” (2 Corinthians 1:20)

Reflection
Advent is built on a promise kept.

For centuries, God’s people waited—sometimes patiently, sometimes not—for the fulfillment of what God had spoken. Prophets announced it. Psalms sang about it. Generations hoped for it. And in the fullness of time, God did exactly what He said He would do.

God is never late. He works on a timetable shaped by love, not urgency.

Waiting often tempts us to question God’s faithfulness. We start to wonder whether silence means absence or delay means denial. Advent gently corrects that assumption. God’s promises mature; they do not expire.

Mary’s song, Zechariah’s blessing, Simeon’s joy—all testify to the same truth: God keeps His word, even when it takes longer than we hoped.

For a church trusting God for what is still unfolding, this promise anchors us. God will do what He has said. The vision He planted is not forgotten. The work He began will not be abandoned.

Augustine once wrote, “God is faithful, and what He has promised, He will do.” Faith does not rush God—it rests in Him.

If you are holding onto a promise today—personal or communal—Advent invites you to trust again. God’s ‘Yes’ is already spoken in Jesus. The fulfillment will come.
Transformation Practice
Write down one promise from Scripture that you are holding onto. Read it aloud today as an act of trust.

Prayer
Jesus, thank You for being the fulfillment of every promise God has made. Strengthen my faith when waiting feels long and remind me that Your timing is perfect. I place my trust in Your faithfulness and rest in Your word, in Your holy name, Amen.

12/21/2025

Hope Has a Key

December 20 – Making Room for Jesus

Scripture
“She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” (Luke 2:7)

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.” (Revelation 3:20)

Reflection
One of the quiet tragedies of the Christmas story is how easily Jesus could have been missed.

Bethlehem was full. People were busy. Space was limited. And in all the activity, there was no room prepared for the Messiah—only a manger, offered out of necessity rather than intention.

Yet this is precisely how Jesus often enters our lives.

Not when everything is calm and organized, but when schedules are full, resources are stretched, and hearts are crowded with responsibility.

Advent invites us to ask a simple but searching question: Have I made room for Jesus, or have I only made space for Him if it is convenient?

For a church preparing for new life, this question matters deeply. Buildings matter. Programs matter. But what matters most is whether there is room for Jesus to shape priorities, redirect plans, and disrupt comfort.

Karl Barth once said, “God does not reveal Himself to satisfy our curiosity, but to claim our lives.” Making room for Jesus means allowing Him access—not just to our worship, but to our decisions, habits, and expectations.

If your life feels full today, Advent does not ask you to clear everything away. It simply invites you to prepare a place for Jesus in the midst of it.

Where room is made, grace always follows.
Transformation Practice
Identify one area of your life that feels crowded right now. Intentionally invite Jesus into that space today.

Prayer
Jesus, help me make room for You in the crowded places of my life. Reorder my priorities, soften my heart, and shape my choices so that You are truly welcome. I offer You every space I hold back and every place that feels full, in Your holy name, Amen.

12/21/2025

Hope Has a Key

December 19 – Waiting with Expectation

Scripture
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope.” (Psalm 130:5)
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him.” (Lamentations 3:25)

Reflection
Waiting is rarely our favorite spiritual discipline.

We prefer movement, clarity, progress, and answers. Waiting feels passive, inefficient, and uncomfortable. Yet Advent insists that waiting is not wasted time—it is holy time.

Scripture never portrays waiting as empty. Biblical waiting is active, hopeful, and expectant. It is the posture of people who trust that God is already at work, even when results are not yet visible.

Israel waited generations for the Messiah. Simeon waited his entire life to see God’s promise fulfilled. Mary waited months, carrying hope within her before anyone else could see it.

For a church still becoming, waiting often looks like prayer without proof, preparation without applause, and faith without a finished picture. But waiting shapes us. It deepens trust. It aligns our hearts with God’s pace.

Jürgen Moltmann wrote, “Hope alone is to be called realistic.” Christian hope looks forward while standing firmly in God’s promises.

If you find yourself waiting today—for answers, provision, direction, or growth—do not rush past this season. God is forming something in you while He prepares what is ahead.

Waiting with expectation means believing that what God has promised is worth the wait.
Transformation Practice
Identify one area where you are waiting on God. Instead of rushing it, pray with expectation and trust today.

Prayer
Jesus, teach me to wait with hope rather than anxiety. Strengthen my trust when answers feel slow and help me rest in Your promises. Shape my heart during this season of waiting and prepare me for what You are bringing, in Your holy name, Amen.

12/20/2025

This morning while traveling, the airport was filled with some of America’s finest — men and women in uniform, heading home from Fort Leonard Wood and other bases to be with their families for Christmas.

Watching them laugh, grab coffee, and FaceTime loved ones reminded me what sacrifice really looks like — not just in battle, but in the quiet moments of coming and going, serving and waiting.

Grateful beyond words for their courage, their families, and their service to this great nation. 🇺🇸✈️

12/18/2025

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12/18/2025

Hope Has a Key

December 18 – God Shows Up in Ordinary Obedience

Scripture
"Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it." (Luke 11:28)

"Be doers of the word, and not hearers only." (James 1:22)

Reflection
We often imagine that God shows up most powerfully in dramatic moments—miracles, announcements, turning points that make for good stories later. Advent quietly reminds us that God most often moves through ordinary obedience.

Mary obeys by saying yes. Joseph obeys by staying. Shepherds obey by going. None of them fully understands what their obedience will set in motion, but God works through it anyway.

Obedience is rarely flashy. It seems to show up when it would be easier to stay home. It looks like serving when no one notices. It looks like trusting Jesus, one small decision at a time.

For a young church, obedience often happens behind the scenes—setting up chairs, welcoming strangers, praying when the results are not yet visible, choosing faithfulness over comfort.

Jesus reminds us that blessing flows not just from hearing God's word, but from living it. Faith deepens when it moves from belief into practice.

John Wesley taught that grace is meant to be lived, not merely admired. Obedience is not how we earn God's love—it is how we respond to it.

If today feels simple, routine, or unimpressive, take heart. God delights in ordinary obedience. He shows up faithfully when His people walk faithfully.

Transformation Practice
Choose one small act of obedience today that aligns with Jesus' teachings. Do it intentionally, as an act of worship.

Prayer
Jesus, help me walk in obedience even when the steps feel small or unseen. Shape my heart to trust You and my life to reflect Your love through faithful action. I offer You my choices today with humility and hope, in Your holy name, Amen.

12/18/2025

✨ Christmas Eve for the Curious, the Hurting, and the Hopeful ✨

Something new is beginning in Eureka this Christmas Eve.

Transformation Church is hosting our first official service in Eureka as we prepare to open our new church community in early 2026—and we would love for you to join us.

🕕 Christmas Eve | 6:00 PM
📍 Pine Hollow Farms | Eureka, MO
🔗 https://pinehollowstl.com

This gathering is for you if you’ve been hurt by church, stepped away from faith, are in recovery, carry doubts and questions about God, hold a variety of spiritual beliefs or practices, or aren’t sure what you believe at all. Skeptics, seekers, and the spiritually curious are genuinely welcome.

No pressure. No pretending. Come as you are.

🤍 Open Communion Table
The table belongs to Jesus—not to institutions or insiders. If you feel led, you are welcome.

Bring your questions. Bring your story. Bring your people.
This Christmas Eve, let’s gather around hope—together.

12/17/2025

Hope Has a Key

December 17 – God Is Closer Than You Think

Scripture
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

"Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:20)

Reflection
One of the quiet struggles of faith is believing that God is near when nothing feels especially spiritual.

We tend to associate God's presence with big moments—miracles, breakthroughs, emotional highs. But Advent tells us that God comes close in ordinary ways, in ordinary places, to ordinary people.

Jesus enters the world not in a palace but in a home already full, not with fanfare but with faithfulness. He draws near to shepherds working the night shift and parents doing the best they can with what they've been given.

Psalm 34 reminds us that God is especially near to the brokenhearted. That means proximity, not pity. Presence, not pressure.

For a church in the process of being born, this truth matters deeply. God is not waiting for completion to show up. He is already present in the planning meetings, the coffee conversations, the borrowed spaces, and the quiet prayers that never make it into public view.

Henri de Lubac once wrote, "The Christian faith is not an escape from the world but a deeper pe*******on into it." God's nearness is not theoretical—it is lived, daily, among real people.

If today feels unremarkable or heavy, take heart. God is not distant. He is closer than you think— closer than your doubts, nearer than your worries, and more faithful than your feelings.
Transformation Practice
Pause once today and acknowledge God's nearness. Say aloud, "You are here," and continue your moment with gratitude.

Prayer
Jesus, thank You for being near even when I struggle to sense it. Help me trust Your presence in ordinary moments and lean into Your faithfulness each day. Draw my heart closer to Yours and steady me with Your peace, in Your holy name, Amen.

12/17/2025

Borrowing Tomorrow’s Light for Today

Most of us wake up already tired.
Not physically tired—emotionally pre-exhausted.
Before coffee, we’ve already absorbed the news, the notifications, the subtle dread that the world might be held together with duct tape and optimism. Heavy on the duct tape.

So when people talk about eternal hope, it can sound like a luxury item. Something displayed behind glass. Nice to look at. Hard to use in real life.

And yet—here we are.

Whether you approach life through faith, philosophy, science, or sheer stubborn curiosity, the question keeps showing up:
What kind of future is shaping the way I live today?

Because everyone lives toward something. Even the skeptic. Even the pragmatist. Even the person who says, “I don’t believe in anything beyond what I can see,” while still planning retirement like tomorrow matters.

Eternal hope, stripped of religious jargon, is simply this:
Living as if meaning outlasts the moment.

That idea shows up everywhere.

Viktor Frankl, writing from the ashes of Auschwitz, observed that people could endure almost anything if they believed their suffering pointed beyond itself. Modern psychology quietly agrees—people with a sense of transcendent purpose show greater resilience, lower anxiety, and greater emotional stability. Hope, it turns out, is not naïve. It’s practical.

Faith says it more boldly: history bends somewhere. Love has a final word. Death doesn’t get the microphone forever.

But here’s the part that matters most—eternal hope doesn’t help us escape the present. It actually anchors us in it.

When you believe the story is bigger than today’s chapter, you stop demanding that today carry the full weight of meaning. You become less frantic. Less defensive. Less addicted to control. You hold your plans with humility instead of white knuckles.

It’s the difference between yelling at traffic like it’s a personal insult…
and realizing the universe did not wake up this morning specifically to test your character on the interstate.

Eternal hope makes you kinder because you’re no longer trying to wring ultimate meaning out of temporary moments. It makes you braver because failure stops feeling final. It even changes how we disagree—you don’t have to destroy people who see the world differently if you believe truth can survive the conversation.

For the person of faith, eternal hope rests in the conviction that God is not finished.
For the person of reason, it aligns with what experience keeps confirming: human beings flourish when they live for something larger than themselves.

Same destination. Different maps.

In a culture addicted to immediacy—instant results, instant outrage, instant validation—eternal hope plays the long game. It reminds us that character forms slowly, justice unfolds imperfectly, and meaning rarely shouts. It usually whispers.

Some days that hope feels strong.
Other days it feels like borrowing confidence from your future self and promising to return it later.

That still counts.

Eternal hope doesn’t make life easier.
It makes it steadier.

And in uncertain times, that may be the most rational posture of all.

— Harold E. Long

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