Build Log
A temporary, internal view of what’s been built and what’s left to do. Each entry below is a real code commit; the roadmap ticks itself off as commits land.
What’s Left To Change
24 of 28 done
- Design / UX0529261
- Make very prominent that the Journal is ad-free0529261A
- Replace "relatable" with "understandable" to match the Journal’s language0529261B
- Make the header collapse on scroll — it takes up too much screen (is it too large to begin with?)0529261C
- Overall simplification of fonts/colors; ensure consistency across pages & the site0529261D
- Create Build Log0529261E
- Pages & Content0529262
- Home0529262A
- About The Journal blurb: change "You’ll find features…" to "…articles"; make the list more comprehensive (nutrition, family wellness, mental & spiritual health, sleep, Q&As…)0529262A1
- Why Subscribe: "A Journal You’ll Want to Keep" — can this be said another & better way?0529262A2A
- Change "a perspective that doesn’t flinch from Scripture" to "…is both scientific and biblical"0529262A2B
- Remove the 3 card title letters (B, S, U)0529262A3
- Drop the redundant "Our Vision: Develop health education…" section (already on the About page)0529262A4
- Decide whether the German translation project should be mentioned on Home (and/or Donate)0529262A5
- About Us0529262B
- "Behind The Journal" should include the AHM blurb (and maybe the mission blurb)0529262B1
- Move the "Parent Organization: Anabaptist Health Ministries" section to replace "The Journal: A Quarterly…" (redundant; this page is more about AHM)0529262B2
- "The Journal: A Quarterly…" is too long/wordy — improve it0529262B3A
- Remove/reword "The Journal is written by Christians…" (not 100% accurate)0529262B3B
- Make "Mission & Vision: Serving With Purpose" explicitly about AHM0529262B4
- Tidy up the "Our Values: Seven Commitments…" section0529262B5
- Rename "Statements: We Believe…" to "Our Philosophy"0529262B6
- Subscribe0529262C
- Better wording than "Bring The Journal Home" (e.g. match magazine wording like "Subscribe Today")0529262C1
- Come up with more compelling reasons to subscribe0529262C2
- Implement an honest subscription-options highlighter; enter correct prices0529262C3
- Add a Donate item to the header nav menu0529262C4A
- Possibly add a Donate section/button to the bottom of every page (like the About page) — TBD0529262C4B
What’s Left To Build
3 of 3 done
- Wire up SimpleCirc subscription API0530261
- Wire up Resend to the contact form0530262
- Connect Stripe to donations0530263
Commit History
Code Cosmetics
c0b0d21Jun 13, 2026, 8:45 PMCode Cosmetics
Update route.js
53b3fcaJun 12, 2026, 11:02 AMCapital S in Subscriptions <from> field.
Confirmation Emails
52b2e4dJun 12, 2026, 9:04 AMFixed text wrapping break points.
Updated Confirmation Email HTML
3c8b62dJun 12, 2026, 12:33 AMImproved branding & layout. Added customer & order #s + OHJ/AHM contact info.
Bug Fix, SimpleCirc, Links
3821504Jun 11, 2026, 5:29 PMResolved issue with subscription confirmation emails and contact form. SimpleCirc test runs verify working order. Contact form works. PayPal is connected to donate links (swapped for Stripe). Done: TaskIDs 0530261, 0530262, 0530263
✓ Wire up SimpleCirc subscription API✓ Wire up Resend to the contact form✓ Connect Stripe to donationsUpdated Graphics
54a05c8Jun 11, 2026, 3:44 PMOptimized image files loaded, and increased various element sizes for readability.
Mockups & Gate
c183487Jun 11, 2026, 12:13 PMLoaded official Journal mockups. Removed site gate.
Rewired Donation Links
d13d5e7Jun 11, 2026, 12:58 AMDonation links are now live and connected to PayPal, with fresh QR code links sans Venmo.
Testing Header Versions
542d642Jun 10, 2026, 6:13 PM10-point Clean-up
374f254Jun 10, 2026, 2:26 AMI increased padding above header logo. Updated the logo colors to follow the guidelines. “Journal” now uses heavy font styling, and size bumped up. Italicized headings changed to normal. Made Serving With Purpose section as identical to existing form in journal as possible. Removed navy caps from Our Creed cards, and replaced stars with numbers. Cleaned up subscribe section & switched prices to use Mr Eaves font. Icons replaced letters for contact items, and stacked card below contact form.
Subscription Confirmation Emails
e843f46Jun 9, 2026, 8:39 PMAdded Resend support for sending subscription confirmation emails from subscriptions@ourhealthjournal.org
Fixed SimpleCirc route
34be0cdJun 9, 2026, 5:41 PMAdded SimpleCirc webhook to gate bypass list so redirects don't 307.
Donate Page
ea27b6bJun 9, 2026, 4:37 PMAdded Donate page & updated used colors across site. Done TaskID 0529262C4A
✓ Add a Donate item to the header nav menuContact Us Page
1b53153Jun 9, 2026, 4:05 PMMisc. page refinements.
Commit Amendment
71c67fcJun 9, 2026, 2:55 PMCommit 4fac7c2 amended
Subscribe Page
5ca2e36Jun 9, 2026, 2:49 PMImproved wording, decluttered, and refined UX. Done: 0529262C1, 0529262C3
✓ Better wording than "Bring The Journal Home" (e.g. match magazine wording like "Subscribe Today")✓ Implement an honest subscription-options highlighter; enter correct pricesGerman Translation
3eaa9daJun 9, 2026, 2:42 PMAdded German Translation section to Home page. Done: 0529262A5
✓ Decide whether the German translation project should be mentioned on Home (and/or Donate)About Us
f6d66efJun 9, 2026, 12:57 PMMore polishing of About Us page.
AHM Blurb
ce6f53cJun 9, 2026, 11:53 AMMoved and reworded AHM blurb on About Us page.
Deleted media
da3eca8Jun 9, 2026, 10:57 AMDeleted ref. images.
Header fixes
cb62939Jun 8, 2026, 8:11 PMFixed a couple of header behavioral issues.
Design/UX, Pages & Content Changes
de371b4Jun 8, 2026, 7:45 PMDone TaskID: 0529261A, 0529261C, 0529261D, 0529262A2A, 0529262A4, 0529262B
✓ Make very prominent that the Journal is ad-free✓ Make the header collapse on scroll — it takes up too much screen (is it too large to begin with?)✓ Overall simplification of fonts/colors; ensure consistency across pages & the site✓ Why Subscribe: "A Journal You’ll Want to Keep" — can this be said another & better way?✓ Drop the redundant "Our Vision: Develop health education…" section (already on the About page)✓ About UsCollapsing Header
f5f696eJun 8, 2026, 3:52 PMMade header collapse on scroll. Done TaskID: 0529261C
✓ Make the header collapse on scroll — it takes up too much screen (is it too large to begin with?)Header Changes
d4f141bJun 8, 2026, 3:52 PMReplaced Desktop & Mobile version logos. Removed ribbon and slimmed down header hight.
Stripe Link
c1b743aJun 5, 2026, 6:35 PMAdded real Stripe link to QR donate page
Updated Wording
ae935b7Jun 5, 2026, 1:43 PMUpdated wording for QR page.
QR Code Donate Page
3b44b5dJun 5, 2026, 1:21 PMBuilt stand-alone donate page that QR can point to.
Fixed build log timestamp issue
8fc1fe8Jun 4, 2026, 10:36 PMNow more accurate, uses CST.
Optimized gate access UI
2bbcec6Jun 4, 2026, 10:27 PMPassword now visible while typing
Gate access
41c84c3Jun 4, 2026, 10:19 PMAdded site password protection
Env vars
bb61abdJun 4, 2026, 6:01 PMFurther wire-ups
SimpleCirc & Stripe
e653696Jun 4, 2026, 5:07 PMBegan wire-up to SimpleCirc & Stripe
Fixed Build Log TaskID parser
320e225May 30, 2026, 2:21 PMLaunched Build Log
5b4a90eMay 30, 2026, 2:14 PMDone TaskID: 0529261E
✓ Create Build LogPage restructuring
92e7fbdMay 30, 2026, 2:10 PMDone: 0529261B, 0529262A1, 0529262A2B, 0529262A3
✓ Replace "relatable" with "understandable" to match the Journal’s language✓ About The Journal blurb: change "You’ll find features…" to "…articles"; make the list more comprehensive (nutrition, family wellness, mental & spiritual health, sleep, Q&As…)✓ Change "a perspective that doesn’t flinch from Scripture" to "…is both scientific and biblical"✓ Remove the 3 card title letters (B, S, U)fixed public folder issue
676c703May 29, 2026, 10:38 AMPartial design buildout
feb1b79May 29, 2026, 10:31 AMInitial build
aaaaf67May 29, 2026, 12:18 AMInitial commit
c43a6f2May 28, 2026, 9:08 AM