A 250th birthday gift to our beloved country, An American Heart is a timely reminder of who we are, where we come from and what binds us together. It is a call to tuck the love of God, family and country deep into our American hearts, serving as a firm place to stand in a season of upheaval and uncertainty.

In a world that seems to grow more chaotic, destructive and divided, we must shine our lights even brighter, always pointing to our roots founded in God's love. An American Heart invites readers to hold fast to timeless truths for a timely season. As Christians and Americans, we stand on the deeply rooted Biblical values that have shaped both.

Woven throughout the pages of this book is the story of Sergeant Rufus Godbey, my grandfather. A veteran, he was an anchor who reminds us of the cost of freedom, the beauty of family and the foundational role of faith in my family's life. My hope is that these stories help you find the American hero in your family. I want to strengthen your sense of American identity, stir your heart toward prayer and inspire you to pass along the truth of Jesus with generations to come.