Editorial policy and statement of faith

How the content of this site is written, reviewed and published. Last revised: April 24, 2026.

Who writes

All devotional content on this site is written by Cruzsilla Gutiérrez, the author responsible for the project. There are no guest authors and no anonymous contributions. Any occasional guest contribution will be clearly marked on the page in question.

Doctrinal stance

The reflections are written from an evangelical, non-denominational Christian perspective. In broad terms, that means:

• Authority of Scripture. The Bible is received as God's inspired Word and the final rule for faith and life.
• Trinity. One God in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• Person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is fully God and fully man. He died, rose bodily, and is Lord.
• Salvation by grace through faith. Reconciliation with God is God's gift, received by faith in Jesus Christ, not earned by merit.
• Life in the Spirit and local community. Christian life is lived in community; this site does not replace belonging to a local church.

Where a passage admits several legitimate readings within historic Christian tradition, I try to note the fact and to present the reading most representative of evangelical Protestantism, without forcing a single interpretation.

Bible translation

Quotations come from the English Standard Version (ESV), for three practical reasons:

1. It's a widely used, trusted word-for-word translation in English-speaking evangelical churches.
2. Its English is readable without being paraphrased, keeping the original sense close to the surface.
3. It's widely accessible online, so readers can verify any citation.

When a Hebrew or Greek word adds a meaningful nuance, it's noted explicitly.

Editorial process

Each reflection follows, with variations by passage, these stages:

1. Selecting the passage and keyword. Start with the central theme the reflection aims to illuminate. The main quotation is chosen for clarity and direct relevance to the theme.
2. Reading the context. Before writing, the full chapter — and when needed, the book — is read, to avoid citing out of context.
3. Cross-reference check. Parallel passages, basic concordances, and where useful, the sense of original-language terms are consulted.
4. Writing. Typical length is 900–1,400 words, with a fixed structure (verse, context, meaning, application, related verses, reflection, FAQs) for ease of reading.
5. Review. Quotations are verified one by one before publishing: reference (book, chapter, verse), literal accuracy against the ESV, and internal coherence of the article.

Content is not published auto-generated without review. Digital tools are used as aids (Bible search, spell-check), not as the final author.

What we don't do

• We don't fabricate quotations. If a line doesn't appear in Scripture, it isn't presented as though it does. When in doubt, we leave it out.
• We don't attribute to a biblical author without evidence. Popular sayings that circulate as biblical but aren't are clarified.
• We don't preach prosperity. Life with God isn't a trade of faith for money, health or status.
• We don't make personal spiritual diagnoses. The reflections are general; they don't interpret anyone's particular life.
• We don't issue judgments on specific individuals, public or private, nor on other Christian traditions.

Corrections policy

If you spot an error — a misreferenced citation, an incorrect historical fact, or an interpretation that needs nuance — please write to contacto@bibleinoneyear.org. Errors are reviewed and corrected as soon as possible. When a correction changes the substantive meaning of a paragraph, the page's date is updated and a brief note is left at the end of the article.

Commercial transparency

This site has no advertising, no affiliate programs, no paid placements for books, courses or churches, and no sponsored content. It's a personal project, non-profit. Any change to this point will be disclosed visibly on this same page.

Use of artificial intelligence

I may use writing and editing assistants as an auxiliary tool (quick search, spell-check, comparison between translations), but editorial decisions, theological interpretation and final writing are a human responsibility. Content is not published on autopilot.

Pastoral limits

I'm not a pastor, therapist, or clinical counselor. The reflections are general devotional reading; they don't replace the care of a local church, a pastor, or mental-health professionals. If you're in crisis, please seek qualified help near you.

Contact

For suggestions, corrections, or questions: contacto@bibleinoneyear.org · contact page.