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.

Romans 9:18 – Today’s Verse for November 10, 2025 Monday

Reflection on Today’s Verse Mercy reminds us that God’s love doesn’t follow our logic. We often try to earn approval, explain outcomes, or fix what feels unfair—but His ways are higher. This verse shows that God’s mercy flows not from our worth but from His will. When life feels uneven or confusing, that’s when faith … Read more

Understanding the Judgment Seat vs. Great White Throne

Let’s just get this out there: If you’ve ever stumbled over the Judgment Seat of Christ versus the Great White Throne judgment, you’re not alone. These verdicts—so often misunderstood, even feared—actually reveal depths of God’s justice, mercy, and love that most people miss. If you’re a grace believer like me, who holds fast to rightly … Read more

Be Steadfast in the Faith

Faith isn’t some fragile trinket we casually clutch when life gets rough. It’s not something to toss aside, rearrange, or dilute to make it more “comfortable.” It’s the bedrock of our entire walk with Christ, especially for those of us who live and breathe grace and rightly divide the Word of Truth. The admonition to … Read more

Ephesians 3:20 – Today’s Verse for November 9, 2025 Sunday

Reflection on Today’s Verse Faith often shrinks when we measure God’s power by our limits. Yet Ephesians 3:20 reminds us that His ability doesn’t end where our imagination does—it begins there. Every “impossible” thing we face is simply a stage for His glory. When we stop trying to control the outcome and start trusting His … Read more

The Role of the Holy Spirit in Grace Dispensation

If you’ve ever wrestled with the way God operates through different dispensations, you’re not alone. I get asked a lot about how the Holy Spirit fits into the picture, especially when it comes to the dispensation of grace. There’s this layered complexity in Scripture that can trip up even seasoned believers unless you’re rightly dividing … Read more

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