The Theology of Grace
Why spiritual rhythms are different from productivity habits.
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
— 2 Peter 3:18
Tyranny of the Streak
Most apps treat habits like productivity hacks, rewarding "streaks" and punishing failure with shame. But the spiritual life isn't a factory line; it's a garden. We prioritize **abiding over achieving.**
Rhythms vs. Rules
In *Bearing Fruit*, we prioritize **rhythm over rigor**. Your progress is cumulative—it grows with each practice, not consecutive days. Missing a day doesn't reset anything; your garden simply waits for you to return. This reflects the grace of a God who meets us exactly where we are.
The Cumulative Model
Every prayer, every chapter read, and every moment of gratitude is a seed planted. Your progress never resets to zero. Your trees grow from where you last tended them—reflecting a God who meets us exactly where we are.
Beholding as Becoming
Spiritual disciplines are not "to-do" items to earn God's favor. They are ways we position ourselves to inhabit His presence. Whether you find peace in the visual growth of the Garden or the clarity of Metrics, the goal is the same: to behold Jesus and be transformed by Him.
Habits of Declared Weakness
Holy habits are practices of declared weakness — moments where we wave the white flag and say, "God, we need you." Less a spiritual discipline program, more an admission that we can't get there on our own.
In a culture obsessed with optimization, these habits aren't about productivity. They are opportunities not to do more, but to stop from some of our regular doing and just be. Be what? Be loved people in the presence of their Maker.