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.

Holding the Mystery of the Faith

There’s a phrase in Scripture that’s puzzled, inspired, and challenged believers for centuries: “Hold the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.” It sounds almost like a secret code tucked into the letters of 1 Timothy 3:9. For those of us who rightly divide the Word of Truth, it’s a reminder not just of … Read more

Philippians 2:2 – Today’s Verse for November 16, 2025 Sunday

Reflection on Today’s Verse Christlike thinking is the groundwork of a Christlike life. This verse calls us to pause and examine what’s happening inside our mind before anything ever shows up in our actions. Jesus walked in humility, patience, and obedience—not because it was easy, but because His heart was aligned with the Father. Today, … Read more

Paul’s Command to Follow Him in Doctrine and Practice

Some imperatives in Paul’s letters demand more than our casual nods; they call for realignment—like when he tells the Corinthians, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” These aren’t casual suggestions tossed out; they’re bold commands rooted in profound spiritual reality. If you’ve ever wrestled with what it means to follow Paul, … Read more

Called According to His Purpose

Have you ever paused and asked yourself what it really means to be “called according to His purpose”? It’s a phrase tossed around in sermons and devotionals as if it’s some holy catchphrase, but when you dig beneath the surface—especially from a grace standpoint—it opens up layers of truth that can radically recalibrate how we … Read more

The Importance of Sound Doctrine in the Last Days

There’s something about the phrase “sound doctrine” that most Christians toss around like a well-worn phrase at Bible study, but how often do we pause and really reflect on what it means in our day? Especially now—as the last days creep closer by the year, perhaps even by the hour—the urgency to cling tightly to … Read more

The Spirit of Adoption

Sometimes, when I read about the “Spirit of Adoption,” I feel like people miss the real, gritty wonder of what that means for us—especially when we’re standing firmly in the grace message. We talk a lot about being born again, but the inheritance, the legal standing, the full identity shift—those get masked by jargon or … Read more

The “Now to Him” Doxologies in Paul’s Letters

There’s a certain electric charge in those final lines of Paul’s letters, where he breaks into what believers have come to recognize as doxologies—the “Now to Him” declarations that spark praise and proclaim eternal truths. They feel like an exhale after the dense theological meat Paul feeds his readers. If you’ve ever paused to linger … Read more

Put On the New Man

There’s something astounding about the idea of “putting on the new man,” isn’t there? It’s not about trying hard or playing religious dress-up; it’s about an identity shift that flips your whole world upside down. Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:24 never lose their edge: “Put on the new man, which after God is created in … Read more