moving to container

comments.php

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ if (post_password_required()) {
 }
 ?>
 
-<div id="comments" class="comments-area reading-container mt-5">
+<div id="comments" class="comments-area reading-container mt-3">
 
 	<?php
 	// Move the comment form ABOVE the comments thread.
@@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ if (post_password_required()) {
 	$html_req = ($req ? " required='required'" : '');
 
 	$args = array(
-		'class_form' => 'comment-form mb-5',
-		'class_submit' => 'btn btn-secondary fw-bold text-uppercase mt-4 px-4 py-2',
-		'title_reply_before' => '<h2 id="reply-title" class="comment-reply-title h4 font-sans mb-4 fw-bold">',
+		'class_form' => 'comment-form mb-4',
+		'class_submit' => 'btn btn-secondary fw-bold text-uppercase mt-3 px-4 py-2',
+		'title_reply_before' => '<h2 id="reply-title" class="comment-reply-title h4 font-sans mb-3 fw-bold">',
 		'title_reply_after' => '</h2>',
-		'comment_field' => '<div class="comment-form-comment mb-4"><label for="comment" class="form-label text-muted small text-uppercase tracking-wider fw-bold">Add a Perspective <span class="text-danger">*</span></label><textarea id="comment" name="comment" cols="45" rows="4" maxlength="65525" required="required" class="form-control border-0" style="background-color: #f1f3f5;"></textarea></div>',
+		'comment_field' => '<div class="comment-form-comment mb-3"><label for="comment" class="form-label text-muted small text-uppercase tracking-wider fw-bold">Add a Perspective <span class="text-danger">*</span></label><textarea id="comment" name="comment" cols="45" rows="4" maxlength="65525" required="required" class="form-control border-0" style="background-color: #f1f3f5;"></textarea></div>',
 		'fields' => array(
-			'author' => '<div class="row g-3 mb-3"><div class="col-md-6 comment-form-author"><label for="author" class="form-label small fw-bold">Name ' . ($req ? '<span class="text-danger">*</span>' : '') . '</label><input id="author" name="author" type="text" value="' . esc_attr($commenter['comment_author']) . '" size="30" maxlength="245"' . $html_req . ' class="form-control bg-white" /></div>',
+			'author' => '<div class="row g-3 mb-2"><div class="col-md-6 comment-form-author"><label for="author" class="form-label small fw-bold">Name ' . ($req ? '<span class="text-danger">*</span>' : '') . '</label><input id="author" name="author" type="text" value="' . esc_attr($commenter['comment_author']) . '" size="30" maxlength="245"' . $html_req . ' class="form-control bg-white" /></div>',
 			'email' => '<div class="col-md-6 comment-form-email"><label for="email" class="form-label small fw-bold">Email ' . ($req ? '<span class="text-danger">*</span>' : '') . '</label><input id="email" name="email" type="email" value="' . esc_attr($commenter['comment_author_email']) . '" size="30" maxlength="100" aria-describedby="email-notes"' . $html_req . ' class="form-control bg-white" /></div></div>',
 			'url' => '<div class="comment-form-url mb-4"><label for="url" class="form-label small fw-bold">Website</label><input id="url" name="url" type="url" value="' . esc_attr($commenter['comment_author_url']) . '" size="30" maxlength="200" class="form-control bg-white" /></div>',
 		),
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ if (post_password_required()) {
 	?>
 
 	<?php if (have_comments()): ?>
-		<h2 class="comments-title mt-5 h5 font-sans border-bottom pb-3 mb-4">
+		<h2 class="comments-title mt-4 h5 font-sans border-bottom pb-2 mb-3">
 			<?php
 			$comment_count = get_comments_number();
 			if ('1' === $comment_count) {

footer.php

@@ -3,10 +3,12 @@
 		<div class="row g-5 mb-5">
 			<div class="col-lg-5 col-md-12">
 				<div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2 mb-3">
-					<div class="logo-icon border-white text-white">W</div>
-					<span class="fs-4 fw-bold font-serif text-white">Wisdom for the Kingdom</span>
+					<img src="<?php echo esc_url(get_template_directory_uri() . '/assets/images/logo.svg'); ?>"
+						alt="<?php bloginfo('name'); ?>"
+						style="height: 50px; width: auto; filter: brightness(0) invert(1);">
+					<span class="fs-4 fw-bold font-serif text-white">Wisdom from the Kingdom</span>
 				</div>
-				<p class="small text-muted mb-0 font-sans lh-lg pe-lg-5">
+				<p class="small text-light mb-0 font-sans lh-lg pe-lg-5 opacity-75">
 					A collection of biblical insights curated for the thoughtful leader. Seek truth, lead with grace,
 					and explore the ancient wisdom that powers modern impact.
 				</p>
@@ -43,11 +45,9 @@
 			</div>
 		</div>
 
-		<div class="pt-4 text-center text-md-start d-md-flex justify-content-between align-items-center"
-			style="border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);">
-			<p class="mb-0 small text-muted font-sans">&copy; <?php echo date('Y'); ?> <?php bloginfo('name'); ?>. All
-				rights reserved.</p>
-			<p class="mb-0 small text-muted font-sans mt-2 mt-md-0 d-none d-md-block">Designed with purpose.</p>
+		<div class="pt-4 text-center text-md-end" style="border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);">
+			<p class="mb-0 small text-light font-sans mt-2 mt-md-0 d-none d-md-block opacity-50">Designed with purpose.
+			</p>
 		</div>
 	</div><!-- .container -->
 </footer><!-- #colophon -->
@@ -55,6 +55,17 @@
 
 <?php wp_footer(); ?>
 
+<script>
+	// Initialize Anime On Scroll globally
+	document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {
+		AOS.init({
+			duration: 800,
+			once: true,
+			offset: 100
+		});
+	});
+</script>
+
 </body>
 
 </html>

front-page.php

@@ -54,21 +54,34 @@ $hero_bg = get_theme_mod('hero_background_image', get_template_directory_uri() .
 	</main><!-- #main -->
 </div><!-- .container -->
 
-<section class="bg-primary text-white py-5 mt-5">
-	<div class="container text-center py-5">
-		<h3 class="display-6 fw-bold mb-4 font-serif text-white">Receive weekly insights directly in your inbox.</h3>
-		<p class="lead mb-4 font-sans text-light">Join our community and get our latest thoughts sent straight to you.
-		</p>
-		<form class="mx-auto" style="max-width: 500px;">
-			<div class="input-group input-group-lg shadow">
-				<input type="email" placeholder="Your email address" class="form-control border-0 px-4" required>
-				<button type="submit" class="btn btn-secondary px-5 border-0 fw-bold text-uppercase h-100">
-					Subscribe
-				</button>
+<?php if (get_theme_mod('show_author_section', true)): ?>
+	<section class="author-section py-5 bg-light border-top border-bottom">
+		<div class="container text-center py-4">
+			<?php $author_image = get_theme_mod('author_image_url', ''); ?>
+			<?php if ($author_image): ?>
+				<img src="<?php echo esc_url($author_image); ?>"
+					alt="<?php echo esc_attr(get_theme_mod('author_name', 'David Clemetson')); ?>"
+					class="rounded-circle mb-4 shadow-sm"
+					style="width: 150px; height: 150px; object-fit: cover; border: 4px solid white;">
+			<?php else: ?>
+				<div class="rounded-circle mb-4 shadow-sm mx-auto bg-secondary d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center text-white display-4"
+					style="width: 150px; height: 150px; border: 4px solid white;">
+					<?php
+					$name = get_theme_mod('author_name', 'David Clemetson');
+					echo esc_html(substr($name, 0, 1));
+					?>
 				</div>
-		</form>
+			<?php endif; ?>
+			<h2 class="display-6 fw-bold font-serif mb-3 text-dark">
+						<?php echo esc_html(get_theme_mod('author_name', 'David Clemetson')); ?></h2>
+			<p class="lead font-sans text-muted mx-auto" style="max-width: 680px;">
+				<?php echo wp_kses_post(get_theme_mod('author_bio', 'Exploring the intersection of faith, leadership, and modern life. Join me on a journey to uncover timeless wisdom.')); ?>
+			</p>
 		</div>
 	</section>
+<?php endif; ?>
+
+<?php get_template_part('template-parts/newsletter'); ?>
 
 <?php
 get_footer();

functions.php

@@ -40,11 +40,17 @@ function wisdom1_scripts()
 	// Enqueue Bootstrap CSS
 	wp_enqueue_style('bootstrap-style', 'https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.3.3/dist/css/bootstrap.min.css', array(), '5.3.3');
 
+	// Enqueue AOS (Animate On Scroll) CSS
+	wp_enqueue_style('aos-style', 'https://unpkg.com/aos@2.3.1/dist/aos.css', array(), '2.3.1');
+
 	// Enqueue Theme CSS (depends on Bootstrap so it loads after)
 	wp_enqueue_style('wisdom1-style', get_stylesheet_uri(), array('bootstrap-style'), '1.1.0');
 
 	// Enqueue Bootstrap JS Bundle (includes Popper)
 	wp_enqueue_script('bootstrap-script', 'https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.3.3/dist/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js', array(), '5.3.3', true);
+
+	// Enqueue AOS Script
+	wp_enqueue_script('aos-script', 'https://unpkg.com/aos@2.3.1/dist/aos.js', array(), '2.3.1', true);
 }
 add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'wisdom1_scripts');
 
@@ -114,6 +120,94 @@ function wisdom1_customize_register($wp_customize)
 		'section' => 'wisdom1_hero_section',
 		'settings' => 'hero_background_image',
 	)));
+
+	// Add Author Section (Front Page)
+	$wp_customize->add_section('wisdom1_author_section', array(
+		'title' => __('Author Section (Front Page)', 'wisdom1'),
+		'priority' => 32,
+	));
+
+	// Enable Author Section
+	$wp_customize->add_setting('show_author_section', array(
+		'default' => true,
+		'sanitize_callback' => 'rest_sanitize_boolean',
+	));
+	$wp_customize->add_control('show_author_section', array(
+		'label' => __('Show Author Section', 'wisdom1'),
+		'section' => 'wisdom1_author_section',
+		'type' => 'checkbox',
+	));
+
+	// Author Name
+	$wp_customize->add_setting('author_name', array(
+		'default' => 'David Clemetson',
+		'sanitize_callback' => 'sanitize_text_field',
+	));
+	$wp_customize->add_control('author_name', array(
+		'label' => __('Author Name', 'wisdom1'),
+		'section' => 'wisdom1_author_section',
+		'type' => 'text',
+	));
+
+	// Author Bio
+	$wp_customize->add_setting('author_bio', array(
+		'default' => 'Exploring the intersection of faith, leadership, and modern life. Join me on a journey to uncover timeless wisdom.',
+		'sanitize_callback' => 'wp_kses_post',
+	));
+	$wp_customize->add_control('author_bio', array(
+		'label' => __('Author Bio', 'wisdom1'),
+		'section' => 'wisdom1_author_section',
+		'type' => 'textarea',
+	));
+
+	// Author Image
+	$wp_customize->add_setting('author_image_url', array(
+		'default' => '',
+		'sanitize_callback' => 'esc_url_raw',
+	));
+	$wp_customize->add_control(new WP_Customize_Image_Control($wp_customize, 'author_image_url', array(
+		'label' => __('Author Image', 'wisdom1'),
+		'section' => 'wisdom1_author_section',
+	)));
+
+	// Add Newsletter Section
+	$wp_customize->add_section('wisdom1_newsletter_section', array(
+		'title' => __('Newsletter Section', 'wisdom1'),
+		'priority' => 35,
+	));
+
+	// Newsletter Headline
+	$wp_customize->add_setting('newsletter_headline', array(
+		'default' => 'Receive weekly insights directly in your inbox.',
+		'sanitize_callback' => 'sanitize_text_field',
+	));
+	$wp_customize->add_control('newsletter_headline', array(
+		'label' => __('Headline', 'wisdom1'),
+		'section' => 'wisdom1_newsletter_section',
+		'type' => 'text',
+	));
+
+	// Newsletter Subheadline
+	$wp_customize->add_setting('newsletter_subheadline', array(
+		'default' => 'Join our community and get our latest thoughts sent straight to you.',
+		'sanitize_callback' => 'sanitize_text_field',
+	));
+	$wp_customize->add_control('newsletter_subheadline', array(
+		'label' => __('Subheadline', 'wisdom1'),
+		'section' => 'wisdom1_newsletter_section',
+		'type' => 'textarea',
+	));
+
+	// Newsletter Button Text
+	$wp_customize->add_setting('newsletter_button_text', array(
+		'default' => 'Subscribe',
+		'sanitize_callback' => 'sanitize_text_field',
+	));
+	$wp_customize->add_control('newsletter_button_text', array(
+		'label' => __('Button Text', 'wisdom1'),
+		'section' => 'wisdom1_newsletter_section',
+		'type' => 'text',
+	));
 }
 add_action('customize_register', 'wisdom1_customize_register');
 

google-login-plan.md

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# Google Login & User Registration Implementation Plan
+
+To allow users to seamlessly register, log in, and interact with the Wisdom1 site using their Google accounts, we will use a secure OAuth bridging plugin. This is the industry-standard approach for WordPress.
+
+## Recommended Plugin
+**Nextend Social Login and Register**
+- Free for Google integration.
+- Highly secure (uses native Google OAuth 2.0).
+- Does NOT store user passwords.
+- Automatically creates a native WordPress "Subscriber" account upon first login, granting them permission to comment.
+
+## Step 1: Google Cloud Configuration (Manual Setup)
+Before activating the plugin on the site, you must generate secure OAuth credentials from your Google account.
+1. Log into the [Google Developer Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/).
+2. Create a new Project (e.g., "Wisdom1 Auth").
+3. Navigate to **APIs & Services > OAuth consent screen** and configure it for "External" users.
+4. Navigate to **Credentials > Create Credentials > OAuth client ID**.
+5. Select **Web application** as the application type.
+6. Under **Authorized redirect URIs**, add the specific URL the Nextend plugin generates (this will be provided once the plugin is installed, typically `http://wisdom1.local/wp-login.php?loginSocial=google`).
+7. Once created, you will be provided a **Client ID** and a **Client Secret**. Keep these secure.
+
+## Step 2: WordPress Plugin Setup
+1. Install and activate the `nextend-facebook-connect` plugin.
+2. Navigate to **Settings > Nextend Social Login**.
+3. Enable the Google provider.
+4. Paste the **Client ID** and **Client Secret** generated in Step 1.
+5. Verify the connection through the plugin's test panel.
+
+## Step 3: Custom Theme Integration (Development)
+Rather than relying on the plugin's default styling, we will seamlessly integrate the login flow into the `wisdom1` theme's aesthetic.
+
+### Modifications Required:
+1. **`comments.php`**: 
+   - Intercept the logged-out state. 
+   - Replace the standard name/email/website form fields with a prominent, beautifully styled **"Continue with Google"** button.
+   - When clicked, this button will direct the user through the Google OAuth flow and redirect them back to the article, fully logged in.
+2. **`functions.php`**:
+   - Ensure the user's Google display name is correctly mapped to their WordPress display name so that comments render beautifully.
+
+## Verification
+- Test clicking "Continue with Google" as a logged-out guest.
+- Authenticate with a personal Google account.
+- Verify that a new WordPress user is provisioned in the database.
+- Verify the user is redirected back to the article and is able to leave a personalized comment.

header.php

@@ -9,20 +9,19 @@
 	<link
 		href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;700&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,700;1,700&display=swap"
 		rel="stylesheet">
-	<!-- Alpine.js for lightweight interactivity -->
-	<script defer src="https://unpkg.com/alpinejs@3.x.x/dist/cdn.min.min.js"></script>
 	<?php wp_head(); ?>
 </head>
 
-<body <?php body_class('bg-light'); ?> x-data="{ searchOpen: false }">
+<body <?php body_class('bg-light'); ?>>
 	<?php wp_body_open(); ?>
 	<div id="page" class="site d-flex flex-column min-vh-100">
 		<header id="masthead" class="site-header sticky-top bg-white shadow-sm">
 			<nav class="navbar navbar-expand-lg navbar-light container py-3">
 				<a href="<?php echo esc_url(home_url('/')); ?>"
 					class="navbar-brand fw-bold fs-4 d-flex align-items-center">
-					<span class="text-primary me-2">W</span>
-					<span class="d-none d-sm-inline">Wisdom for the Kingdom</span>
+					<img src="<?php echo esc_url(get_template_directory_uri() . '/assets/images/logo.svg'); ?>"
+						alt="<?php bloginfo('name'); ?>" class="me-2" style="height: 40px; width: auto;">
+					<span class="d-none d-sm-inline">Wisdom from the Kingdom</span>
 				</a>
 
 				<button class="navbar-toggler" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse"
@@ -48,7 +47,8 @@
 					?>
 					<button
 						class="btn btn-outline-secondary ms-lg-3 rounded-circle p-2 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center"
-						@click="searchOpen = !searchOpen" aria-label="Toggle search">
+						data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#searchCollapse" aria-expanded="false"
+						aria-controls="searchCollapse" aria-label="Toggle search">
 						<svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor"
 							stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
 							<circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"></circle>
@@ -58,13 +58,13 @@
 				</div>
 			</nav>
 
-			<!-- Search Overlay (Alpine.js) -->
-			<div class="search-overlay position-absolute w-100 bg-white border-bottom shadow-sm" x-show="searchOpen"
-				x-transition @click.away="searchOpen = false" style="display: none; top: 100%; z-index: 1050;">
+			<!-- Search Overlay (Bootstrap Collapse) -->
+			<div class="collapse search-overlay position-absolute w-100 bg-white border-bottom shadow-sm"
+				id="searchCollapse" style="top: 100%; z-index: 1050;">
 				<div class="container py-4">
 					<form role="search" method="get" class="d-flex" action="<?php echo esc_url(home_url('/')); ?>">
 						<input type="search" class="form-control form-control-lg me-2" placeholder="Search wisdom..."
-							value="<?php echo get_search_query(); ?>" name="s" x-ref="searchInput">
+							value="<?php echo get_search_query(); ?>" name="s">
 						<button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary btn-lg px-4">Search</button>
 					</form>
 				</div>

search.php

@@ -8,47 +8,66 @@ get_header();
 
 <div class="bg-light py-5 border-bottom mb-5">
     <div class="container text-center">
-        <h1 class="display-5 fw-bold mb-3">
-            <?php
-            /* translators: %s: search query. */
-            printf(esc_html__('Search Results for: %s', 'wisdom1'), '<span>' . get_search_query() . '</span>');
-            ?>
+        <?php if (have_posts()): ?>
+            <h1 class="display-4 fw-bold mb-3 font-serif">
+                <?php printf(esc_html__('Search Results for: %s', 'wisdom1'), '<span class="text-primary">' . get_search_query() . '</span>'); ?>
             </h1>
+            <p class="lead text-muted mx-auto w-75 font-sans">
+                <?php printf(esc_html__('Showing results matching your query.'), 'wisdom1'); ?>
+            </p>
+        <?php else: ?>
+            <h1 class="display-4 fw-bold mb-3 font-serif"><?php esc_html_e('Nothing Found', 'wisdom1'); ?></h1>
+            <p class="lead text-muted mx-auto w-75 font-sans">
+                <?php esc_html_e('Sorry, but nothing matched your search terms. Please try again with some different keywords.', 'wisdom1'); ?>
+            </p>
+        <?php endif; ?>
     </div>
 </div>
 
-<main id="primary" class="site-main container mb-5">
+<div class="container mb-5">
+    <main id="primary" class="site-main">
         <div class="row g-4">
-        <?php if (have_posts()): ?>
             <?php
-            /* Start the Loop */
+            if (have_posts()):
                 while (have_posts()):
                     the_post();
                     get_template_part('template-parts/content', 'card');
                 endwhile;
 
+                echo '</div>'; // close row
+            
                 the_posts_navigation(array(
                     'screen_reader_text' => 'Posts navigation',
                     'prev_text' => '<span class="btn btn-outline-primary">&larr; Older Results</span>',
                     'next_text' => '<span class="btn btn-outline-primary">Newer Results &rarr;</span>',
-                'class' => 'd-flex justify-content-between my-5 col-12'
+                    'class' => 'd-flex justify-content-between my-5'
                 ));
-
             else:
                 ?>
-            <div class="col-12 text-center py-5">
-                <h2 class="h3 mb-4">Nothing Found</h2>
-                <p class="lead text-muted mb-4">Sorry, but nothing matched your search terms. Please try again with some
-                    different keywords.</p>
-                <div class="search-container mx-auto" style="max-width: 500px;">
-                    <?php get_search_form(); ?>
+                <div class="col-12 col-md-8 mx-auto text-center py-5">
+                    <div class="card border-0 bg-light p-5 rounded-4 text-center">
+                        <svg width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"
+                            stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="text-muted mx-auto mb-4">
+                            <circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"></circle>
+                            <line x1="21" y1="21" x2="16.65" y2="16.65"></line>
+                        </svg>
+                        <h3 class="h4 font-serif fw-bold mb-3">No matching articles found.</h3>
+                        <p class="text-muted mb-4">Try searching for different keywords or explore our latest articles
+                            below.</p>
+                        <form role="search" method="get" class="d-flex w-75 mx-auto"
+                            action="<?php echo esc_url(home_url('/')); ?>">
+                            <input type="search" class="form-control form-control-lg me-2" placeholder="Search wisdom..."
+                                value="<?php echo get_search_query(); ?>" name="s">
+                            <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary btn-lg px-4">Search</button>
+                        </form>
+                    </div>
                 </div>
             </div>
             <?php
             endif;
             ?>
-    </div><!-- .row -->
-</main><!-- #main -->
+    </main>
+</div>
 
 <?php
 get_footer();

single.php

@@ -69,50 +69,7 @@ get_header(); ?>
 					?>
 				</div>
 			</footer><!-- .entry-footer -->
-		</article><!-- #post-<?php the_ID(); ?> -->
-
-		<div class="mx-auto px-3" style="max-width: 680px;">
-			<nav class="navigation post-navigation mt-5 border-top border-bottom py-4" aria-label="Posts">
-				<div class="row justify-content-between g-4">
-					<div class="col-md-6 text-start">
-						<?php
-						$prev_post = get_previous_post();
-						if (!empty($prev_post)):
-							?>
-							<a href="<?php echo esc_url(get_permalink($prev_post->ID)); ?>"
-								class="text-decoration-none d-flex align-items-center gap-3">
-								<?php if (has_post_thumbnail($prev_post->ID)): ?>
-									<?php echo get_the_post_thumbnail($prev_post->ID, 'thumbnail', array('class' => 'post-nav-thumbnail shadow-sm')); ?>
-								<?php endif; ?>
-								<div>
-									<div class="text-muted small fw-bold mb-1 text-uppercase tracking-wider">Previous</div>
-									<div class="fw-bold text-dark lh-sm"><?php echo esc_html($prev_post->post_title); ?>
-									</div>
-								</div>
-							</a>
-						<?php endif; ?>
-					</div>
-					<div class="col-md-6 text-end">
-						<?php
-						$next_post = get_next_post();
-						if (!empty($next_post)):
-							?>
-							<a href="<?php echo esc_url(get_permalink($next_post->ID)); ?>"
-								class="text-decoration-none d-flex align-items-center justify-content-end gap-3 text-end">
-								<div>
-									<div class="text-muted small fw-bold mb-1 text-uppercase tracking-wider">Next</div>
-									<div class="fw-bold text-dark lh-sm"><?php echo esc_html($next_post->post_title); ?>
-									</div>
-								</div>
-								<?php if (has_post_thumbnail($next_post->ID)): ?>
-									<?php echo get_the_post_thumbnail($next_post->ID, 'thumbnail', array('class' => 'post-nav-thumbnail shadow-sm')); ?>
-								<?php endif; ?>
-							</a>
-						<?php endif; ?>
-					</div>
-				</div>
-			</nav>
-
+			<div class="mx-auto px-3 mb-3" style="max-width: 680px;">
 				<?php
 				// If comments are open or we have at least one comment, load up the comment template inside the constrained column.
 				if (comments_open() || get_comments_number()):
@@ -121,8 +78,40 @@ get_header(); ?>
 				?>
 			</div>
 
+			<?php
+			$prev_post = get_previous_post();
+			$next_post = get_next_post();
+			if (!empty($prev_post) || !empty($next_post)):
+				?>
+				<div class="mt-5 pt-5 border-top">
+					<h3 class="h4 font-serif fw-bold mb-4 text-center">More Articles</h3>
+					<div class="row justify-content-center gx-4 gy-4">
+						<?php
+						global $post;
+						$original_post = $post;
+
+						if (!empty($prev_post)) {
+							$post = $prev_post;
+							setup_postdata($post);
+							get_template_part('template-parts/content', 'card');
+						}
+						if (!empty($next_post)) {
+							$post = $next_post;
+							setup_postdata($post);
+							get_template_part('template-parts/content', 'card');
+						}
+
+						$post = $original_post;
+						wp_reset_postdata();
+						?>
+					</div>
+				</div>
+			<?php endif; ?>
+
 		<?php endwhile; // End of the loop. ?>
 </main><!-- #main -->
 
+<?php get_template_part('template-parts/newsletter'); ?>
+
 <?php
 get_footer();

style.css

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /*
 Theme Name: Wisdom1
-Description: A modern-classic Christian blog theme for "Wisdom for the Kingdom".
+Description: A modern-classic Christian blog theme for "Wisdom from the Kingdom".
 Version: 1.3.0
 Text Domain: wisdom1
 */
@@ -181,21 +181,6 @@ a:hover {
 }
 
 /* --- 3. Custom Brand Additions --- */
-.logo-icon {
-	font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
-	font-size: 24px;
-	font-weight: bold;
-	border: 2px solid var(--brand-deep-midnight);
-	color: var(--brand-deep-midnight);
-	width: 40px;
-	height: 40px;
-	flex-shrink: 0;
-	display: flex;
-	align-items: center;
-	justify-content: center;
-	border-radius: 4px;
-}
-
 /* Comments Styling overrides for native wp_list_comments */
 .comment-list {
 	list-style: none;

template-parts/content-card.php

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 d-flex align-items-stretch">
+<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 d-flex align-items-stretch" data-aos="fade-up">
     <article id="post-<?php the_ID(); ?>" <?php post_class('card w-100 border-0 shadow-sm overflow-hidden h-100'); ?>>
         <?php if (has_post_thumbnail()): ?>
             <a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>">

template-parts/newsletter.php

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+<section class="bg-primary text-white py-5 mt-5">
+    <div class="container text-center py-5">
+        <h3 class="display-6 fw-bold mb-4 font-serif text-white">
+            <?php echo esc_html(get_theme_mod('newsletter_headline', 'Receive weekly insights directly in your inbox.')); ?>
+        </h3>
+        <p class="lead mb-4 font-sans text-light">
+            <?php echo esc_html(get_theme_mod('newsletter_subheadline', 'Join our community and get our latest thoughts sent straight to you.')); ?>
+        </p>
+        <form class="mx-auto" style="max-width: 500px;">
+            <div class="input-group input-group-lg shadow">
+                <input type="email" placeholder="Your email address" class="form-control border-0 px-4" required>
+                <button type="submit" class="btn btn-secondary px-5 border-0 fw-bold text-uppercase h-100">
+                    <?php echo esc_html(get_theme_mod('newsletter_button_text', 'Subscribe')); ?>
+                </button>
+            </div>
+        </form>
+    </div>
+</section>