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Theme

Use submodule if you want to deploy the site to Netlify

git init
git submodule add --depth 1 https://github.com/McShelby/hugo-theme-relearn.git themes/hugo-theme-relearn

Then add this at the top of your hugo.toml

theme = 'hugo-theme-relearn'

Netlify Site

To host/deploy this project to the free Netlify site, do the following.

Configuration file

Add netlify.toml to your project root folder.

[build]
  command = "hugo"
  publish = "public"

[build.environment]
  HUGO_VERSION = "0.168.0"

Deploy

Sign in(Github) > Add new project > Select devotional repository from Github

Use the default configuration will deploy the site using a Netlify site name, e.g. splendid-raindrop-03e9c3.netlify.app

Customer Domain

To use a customer domain name devotional.brideofchrist.ca, set up according to the following steps.

Netlify > Project > Site configuration > Domain management

  • Click Add custom domain
  • Name: devotional.brideofchrist.ca
  • Add verification code to your dns server

DNS Records(canspace.ca)

  • CNAME: devotional.brideofchrist.ca -> splendid-raindrop-03e9c3.netlify.app.
  • Add a verification record
    • Service: Other (paste the full value)
    • Verification value: subdomain-owner-verification=1e2688xxx

Name

Devotion vs Devotional

  • Devotion is a noun that means deep love, loyalty, or commitment to a person, cause, or spiritual practice. In a spiritual context, it refers to the ongoing relational state of living for and drawing close to God.
  • Devotional can function as an adjective or a noun:
    • As a noun, it is a book, booklet, or piece of literature (containing a Bible verse, a short reflection, and a prayer) used to guide spiritual thought. It can also refer to a short religious service.
    • As an adjective, it describes things related to worship or spiritual practice (e.g., “devotional reading” or “devotional music”)

Example: Mornings With God: Daily Bible Devotional for Women: 365 Devotions to Inspire Your Day