# Scriptive — Full Reference > Scriptive is a Christian emotional intelligence app. It helps people pause, name what they are feeling, and receive Scripture, prayer, and reflection grounded in God's Word — so they can break negative patterns and build lasting change. Available on web (https://scriptive.org), iOS, and Android. --- ## What Scriptive does When a strong emotion hits, Scriptive guides the user through four steps: 1. **Pause and feel** — open the app and identify what you're feeling on a 0–100 emotional scale. 2. **Calm your mind** — naming the emotion sends calming signals to the brain's alarm system (amygdala). 3. **Receive Scripture** — in your calmer state, receive personalized Bible verses matched to the emotion. 4. **Build new pathways** — repeated practice rewires neural pathways toward wisdom and self-control. The science: research in affective neuroscience shows that labeling an emotion activates the prefrontal cortex and reduces amygdala activity, opening a window for rational thinking and for Scripture to take root. --- ## Core features ### Emotion check-in - **0–100 scale** with six labels: Desperate, Drained, Struggling, Okay, Hopeful, Victorious. - **Two-tier emotion words**: 28+ main emotions (e.g. Anxious, Lonely, Lustful, Discouraged, Hopeful, Joyful) expand into more specific synonyms. - **Aurora background animation** whose intensity reflects the chosen emotion level. ### Scripture and reflection - **Bible verse carousel**: verses are ranked by relevance to the selected emotion words (many-to-many mapping with 0–100 relevance scores). - **Verse groups**: combined passages display together with a "Passage" badge. - **AI guidance text**: short, varied reflections written for the verse and emotion context. ### Five Whys → Root Need - A guided five-step "why?" reflection sequence. - Surfaces one of **six Root Needs** that often sit beneath surface emotions (e.g. safety, belonging, worth, control, comfort, meaning). - Stored as JSONB on the check-in record. ### Send a Flare (SOS) - Alert accountability partners during crisis via **email, SMS, and push**. - Three urgency levels: **Low, Medium, High**. - Includes a 5 Whys synopsis so partners know how to pray and respond. - Restricted to accepted partners only (not pending invites). ### Accountability connections - Up to **12 partners** per user. - Invite by **email, SMS** (Twilio), or **in-person QR code** (auto-accepts both directions). - Pending invites convert automatically when the invitee signs up. ### History and profile - Check-in history with emotion, words, and reflections. - Profile with subscription status and connected partners. --- ## Authentication Scriptive is **passwordless**: - **Default**: phone number + SMS one-time passcode (Twilio). - **Fallback**: email magic link (Resend). - Google sign-in supported. - Email verification required before sign-in for email accounts. There is **no password login**. --- ## Pricing | Tier | Price | Includes | |------|-------|----------| | Free | $0 | Unlimited check-ins, Scripture, reflection. 7 lifetime SOS / SMS sends. | | Premium | $7 / month | Unlimited Send-a-Flare alerts and SMS notifications. | --- ## Platforms Single React codebase deployed via Capacitor to: - **Web** — https://scriptive.org - **iOS** — App Store - **Android** — Google Play All platforms share one backend (Lovable Cloud / Supabase) for unified auth, data, and notifications. --- ## Frequently asked questions **What is Scriptive?** A faith-based app that helps you manage emotions and break negative patterns using Scripture. You identify what you're feeling, which calms your brain, then receive relevant Bible verses to help you make wise choices. **Is there science behind this?** Yes. Affective neuroscience research shows that naming emotions activates the prefrontal cortex and calms the amygdala — the brain's alarm system. That creates space for rational thinking and lets Scripture penetrate deeper, literally rewiring neural pathways over time. **How often should I use it?** Whenever you notice strong emotions, positive or negative. Many users check in daily and especially during moments of temptation, stress, or emotional intensity. Consistency builds new neural pathways. **Can I share with accountability partners?** Yes. The Connections feature lets you invite trusted friends, family, or mentors. They are notified when you send a Flare, helping you stay accountable and encouraged. **Is Scriptive free?** There is a free tier with core features. Premium ($7/month) unlocks unlimited Send-a-Flare alerts and SMS notifications. **Is it a replacement for therapy or pastoral care?** No. Scriptive is a spiritual and emotional formation tool. It complements — but does not replace — professional counseling, medical care, or pastoral guidance. --- ## Important URLs - Home: https://scriptive.org/ - Check In: https://scriptive.org/start - Connections: https://scriptive.org/connections - Sign In: https://scriptive.org/auth - Terms: https://scriptive.org/terms - Privacy: https://scriptive.org/privacy - Sitemap: https://scriptive.org/sitemap.xml - Robots: https://scriptive.org/robots.txt --- ## Company Scriptive, LLC. Operates the Scriptive web application, iOS app, and Android app under the domain **scriptive.org**. Transactional email is sent from `noreply@scriptive.org` via Resend; SMS is sent via Twilio.