Alona

Alona Smith is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ who believes that life’s true purpose is found in knowing Him and making Him known. She is passionate about sharing God’s Word with clarity and compassion, helping others see the beauty of the gospel of grace revealed through the Apostle Paul.

Grounded in Scripture and led by the Spirit, Alona seeks to live out her faith in practical ways—showing kindness, extending forgiveness, and walking in love. Whether serving in her local church, encouraging a friend in need, or simply living as a light in her community, she strives to reflect Christ in both word and deed.

Set Your Affection on Things Above

You ever catch yourself staring at your phone, just scrolling endlessly, wondering why your heart feels so restless? Like something’s missing even though, on paper, life looks okay? Here’s a wild thought: maybe your affection is tethered a little too tightly to things that rust and fade. Paul got it exactly right when he said, … Read more

Why We Don’t Seek Signs to Confirm God’s Word

You ever notice how some folks are constantly fishing for signs from God, like He’s some cosmic slot machine doling out answers? The moment uncertainty creeps in, the go-to move is scanning the skies, looking for flashing neon lights or miraculous confirmations. But here’s the kicker—if you truly know the Bible from the perspective of … Read more

Comfort One Another with These Words

Sometimes, life hands us moments so brutally raw that words feel like trying to catch smoke. Yet, with the Spirit’s leading, those elusive words become the very balm we need to comfort one another. Paul’s instruction in 1 Thessalonians 4:18 to “comfort one another with these words” isn’t just a polite suggestion—it’s a lifeline tossed … Read more

The Hope Laid Up in Heaven for Believers

There’s something almost radical about the hope believers carry with them—a hope not rooted in what can be seen or touched, but something set far beyond this temporal world. When Paul talks about “the hope laid up for you in heaven,” he’s not talking about some vague wishful thinking or a hazy afterlife comfort. No, … Read more

Redeeming the Time for Eternity

Time slips through our fingers faster than we notice. One moment you’re planning tomorrow, the next it’s already gone—stuffed with distractions or wasted on things that matter little in the light of eternity. If you’re someone who genuinely wants to live with purpose as a grace believer, the Apostle Paul’s exhortation in Ephesians 5:16 to … Read more

The Role of Conscience in the Age of Grace

Conscience plays a surprisingly tricky role in the life of a believer living under grace. It’s one of those things that many talk about, but few seem to fully grasp—especially when you’re coming from the clear, sharp lens of rightly dividing the Word of Truth. The Age of Grace doesn’t throw conscience out the window; … Read more