I love July 4, fireworks, patriotic songs, movies about the Revolution… all of it. That cop that sings “God Bless America” at Yankees games gets me every time I hear his wonderful tenor voice.

But my allegiance isn’t here. It is in another land. Another place. Another kingdom.

The country of my birth is a place I love. The Kingdom I serve and can’t wait to see in full is far greater. As is my King. To him, and his Kingdom, I will always pledge allegiance.

God bless America.

And, Maranatha.