Articles

All of my writing lives here. To make it easy to explore, I’ve organized my work into five ongoing series. Each one has its own focus, tone, and purpose—but together they form the heartbeat of Rise & Rekindle.

Choose a series below to dive deeper:

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Proud American Series

Patriotism doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine. It means loving your country enough to want it to be better. These essays honor that love—celebrating freedom, service, and unity while confronting the hard truths that make our nation stronger.

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Honest Conversations Series

Deep, personal, and vulnerable essays on culture, values, parenting, and healing. These are the heart-level stories that connect personal experience to the bigger picture.

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Make It Make Sense Series

Timely responses to the insanity we see online and in the news. Quick-turn commentary that brings context and common sense back to cultural chaos.

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