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How to Keep a Journal-Style Blog Rooted in Faith and Community

A long-form guide on setting a tone for your publication, structuring evergreen posts, and weaving scripture-backed insights throughout every story.

Chundu — Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2025 • 11 min read
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Dispatches From the Andes — Serving Remote Congregations

Photo-rich diary entries from Juan and Liza as they travel village to village.

Juan Ramirez • Feb 23, 2025 • 7 min

Study Plans

A 5-Day Blog Series on Psalm 27

Use this downloadable template to craft your own serialized reflection.

Grace Im • Feb 22, 2025 • 6 min

Youth Voices

Starting a Congregation Blog at 17

Alina shares how she curates interviews, photos, and playlists every Friday.

Alina K. • Feb 21, 2025 • 5 min

Audio Journal

Podcasting Your Written Devotionals

Microphone setups, editing flow, and RSS distribution for small teams.

Noah Ash • Feb 20, 2025 • 9 min

Design System

Building Consistent Cover Art in Figma

A style guide for illustration, color, and typography across blog categories.

Mara Okafor • Feb 19, 2025 • 8 min

Global Voices

Translating Long-Form Posts Into 5 Languages

Workflow tips with Laravel localization and shared glossaries.

Lina Ferreira • Feb 18, 2025 • 10 min

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Letters to New Publishers

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What we learned from the editorial team, publication cadence, and multimedia ops.

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