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.

Grace and the Power of Encouragement

There’s nothing quite like the relief of grace when life knocks you down hard. You know the feeling: mistakes have piled up, shame weighs heavy, and yet, God’s grace floats in like air—unearned, undeniable, and utterly transformative. That’s the starting point for everything we believe and live as grace believers. Grace covers the gap between … Read more

Holiness: How Position Impacts Practice

It’s amazing to consider how much our position in Christ colors everything about the Christian life, especially when we talk about holiness. So often, holiness is thrown around like it’s all about what you do—your habits, your choices, your strict moral checklist. But if you dive into Scripture with the eye of a grace believer … Read more

Holiness: Separation Unto God by Position

There’s something beautifully unsettling about the word holiness. On one hand, it sounds lofty, like a distant star flashing far above the clouds. On the other, it feels unnervingly personal—like a call to live differently in a world that insists on uniformity. For those of us who stand firm in the grace message and rightly … Read more

Grace and the Real Meaning of “Holiness”

When someone talks about holiness, what pops into your head? Maybe it’s the idea of being super righteous, finger-waggingy moral, or living with a solemn, almost boring seriousness. It’s what many of us grew up believing—that holiness means walking around in a self-imposed bubble of religious rules, trying really hard not to mess up. But … Read more

“Jesus + Something” Is Not Grace

There’s a mistake I keep running into in conversations about grace, especially among folks who are serious about Jesus. It’s the idea that if you tack on just a little something else—“Jesus plus something”—you still have grace. But here’s the deal: you don’t. That’s not grace; it’s a religion in disguise. I get why it’s … Read more

How to Spot Legalism in Modern Christianity

Sometimes you walk into a church or scroll through social media, and the vibe feels a little… off. Something’s heavy, rigid, maybe even guilt-trip-ish. Yet everyone talks about faith, grace, and love like that’s what it’s all about. If you’re like me, you’ve probably scratched your head wondering: is this really faith, or is this … Read more

Faith Rests; Works Brags

Sometimes, the clash between faith and works comes off like an old theological showdown that just won’t quit. You hear that phrase—“faith without works is dead”—and it’s almost drilled into your head, like a spiritual drill sergeant barking orders. But what if we’re missing the nuance? What if the enemy isn’t just misunderstanding, but a … Read more