A focused daily devotional
Mobile‑first reading, quick journaling, and simple reflection tools in one place.
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Firebase
OpenAI
Gemini
Problem · Solution · Outcome
Problem
Daily devotionals were split across PDFs, paper journals, and multiple apps—creating friction and lowering consistency.
Solution
I designed Selah Reflect, a concept mobile app that unifies scripture reading, guided reflection, journaling, and optional AI insights into one streamlined flow.
Outcome (Projected)
Prototype testing achieved high task success for completing a daily devotional. Testers described the flow as faster and more motivating than working from PDFs. Designed and executed solo.
Projected Impact
- ~92% prototype task success for starting and completing a daily devotional.
- Reduced setup from minutes to seconds by consolidating content and journaling.
- Designed to increase weekly devotional completion and journaling consistency.
- Focused typography and layouts to reduce cognitive load during reflection.
Where it began: static PDFs, static hearts
The challenge that sparked Selah.
At my church, devotions lived inside a Dropbox PDF. To engage, members juggled tablets, journals, and pinch-zoomed screens. Reflection was possible, but hardly inviting.
- Awkward annotations on clunky PDFs
- No easy way to add notes or search past reflections
- Access limited to one rigid format
Selah was born to break that friction.
A living, breathing devotional
Dynamic, accessible, and personal.
By parsing the church’s PDF into structured JSON, Selah unlocked devotionals into a new medium: clean, mobile-first, and ready anywhere. With journaling and AI reflections built-in, members can go beyond reading—they can converse with Scripture.
Screen 1 – Daily Scripture Overview
Home screen greeting the user and highlighting the date. Focuses on the day’s passage (1 Corinthians 3:10–17) with clean verse typography and a ‘See Today’s Reflection’ call-to-action over a calm, nature-inspired background.
Daily flow: scripture → guided prompts → journal, without app-switching.
Experiences that matter
Daily Scripture & reflections
Feature description for Daily Scripture & reflections.
Guided journaling
Feature description for Guided journaling.
Reflect with AI
Feature description for Reflect with AI.
Resource hub
Feature description for Resource hub.
Mobile-first + PWA
Feature description for Mobile-first + PWA.
Minimal onboarding
Feature description for Minimal onboarding.
Learning by building
From minimal code knowledge to full-stack delivery.
Starting out
Practice-based learning
Backend fundamentals
- Firestore data modeling and reads/writes
- Creating and consuming APIs
- Auth and basic security
- Hosting, deployment, and scalability basics
Full-stack confidence
Crafting Selah
From sketches to sanctuary.
Planning & Design
Development
Deployment
Before and After
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Optional AI assistant provides context without overwhelming the UI.
Impact in practice
A devotional that meets people where they are.
Selah turns daily devotion into a clear, repeatable routine. People can read the day’s text, capture a quick thought, and return later to pick up where they left off—without jumping between apps. Notes are saved in context, so past reflections are easy to review and compare over time.
When questions come up, built‑in AI offers summaries or prompts to consider, keeping the focus on the passage rather than the tooling. The result is a lightweight flow that helps users stay consistent and engaged, whether they have two minutes or twenty.
- Minimum 16px base font and generous line spacing for devotional reading.
- Semantic headings and clear focus order for assistive tech.
- Calming color palette with AA contrast for scripture text.
See Selah in action
Explore the live app and the source code below.