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Why Living On Grace doesn’t count your streak
Streaks feel like motivation. Over time, they become a source of guilt that works against the very habit you were trying to build. Here is why we designed them out.
June 15, 2026
As of this week, Living On Grace is live at app.livingongrace.app.
That sentence is small. What it took to get here was not.
What is live right now
The web app is a Progressive Web App. It runs in any modern browser. You can add it to your home screen on any phone or desktop and use it offline after the first load. No install required. No account required to start.
The core loop works: check in with how you feel, receive scripture written for that moment, reflect if you want to. That is the product. It does what it promises.
What is not there yet
Cloud sync is built but limited to early testing. If you want to try it, the option is in Settings. Mobile and desktop native builds are in progress. We are not rushing them. A slow, careful iOS build beats a fast one that compromises the privacy model.
The verse library is live but not complete. We have mapped roughly 120 emotional states to scripture. That number will grow. The curation work is ongoing and happens one verse at a time.
What early access means
Early access means the product is real and usable, but it is not finished. You may find rough edges. The design will continue to evolve. Some planned features are not built yet.
What will not change: the core loop, the privacy model, the anti-streak stance, the free-forever commitment. Those are settled. The surface around them will improve.
How to follow along
Release notes track every version at livingongrace.app/release-notes. The build log here tracks the product thinking. The code is public on GitHub.
If something does not work, email support@livingongrace.app. We read every message.
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