In January of this year I had the distinct honor of opening the 80th American Baseball Coaches Association Convention. The footage was captured by someone in the audience. One day I may do a recording of this song! ☺️

Having arrived in America as an immigrant, and then years later to sing over our nation and 7,000 baseball coaches was an incredible experience!

America – while not perfect, as no nation is – is known for its indomitable spirit, courage, generosity, innovative culture and as a land to pursue your dreams and achieve anything! While I’m aware of atrocities that have been done and are still happening…my call is to fervently pray for our nation, love well the people in my community, hold fast to convictions I believe and point people to Jesus, the only One who is our hope and answer!

God has blessed America and His grace is shed on you, even today. 🇺🇸🎆🇺🇸

(The song, “God Bless America” was written by Irving Berlin, an immigrant Jew from Russia. The composer donated all royalties from the song by his own choice, as he felt it was a gift to the country that he loved and saved his life from oppression and persecution. He wrote over 1500 songs during his illustrious career!)