Richard A. Decker is an aspiring writer interested in the ways in which literature can reveal God's truth. His poetry has appeared in Ekstasis, Oak Grove Review, Immersed: A Journal of Faith, Arts, and Letters, LAMP Literary Magazine, and Heart of Flesh Literary Journal. He has also written prose pieces for Moral Apologetics, Larry Ferlazzo's Classroom Q&A from Education Week, and The Journal of David Foster Wallace Studies. He is currently a Writing Coordinator and Ph.D. student.

“Cobra Kai Never Dies”: The Redemption of Johnny Lawrence, John Kreese, and Cobra Kai

Part of what makes the Cobra Kai series so great is how it shows Johnny and Kreese’s transition into heroes.

Is There Really Redemption in Sunrise on the Reaping? 

Despite Haymitch’s mistakes, the Capitol and Snow are defeated, and hope was always present amid death.