We could answer the question asked in the title with a simple and firm response, “Because Jesus commanded us to!” Every inquisitive seeker of truth and wisdom comprehends the importance of the Proverb, “with all of our learning, we get understanding.” Why is loving our enemies so important? What positive effect or benefit comes from it?

Last week, I experienced one of the greatest gatherings of faith I have ever witnessed.

As faith leaders from around the country converge on Arlington, Texas, at today’s “Under God INDIVISIBLE” conference, I hope you’ll join us in prayer for the much needed spiritual awakening and national course correction. If you cannot attend, I encourage you to watch it on the DayStar television network this evening from 7–9pm (central). Whether Protestant or Catholic, Christian or Jew, we all agree that Godly principles must be upheld and affirmed in order for our freedom to survive.

Please be in prayer for the “Under God INDIVISIBLE” conference next Friday, July 27, at High Point Church in Arlington. We need an outpouring of the transforming power of God’s truth, Spirit and love here in America and around the world. Perhaps no other expression of Holy Spirit power is as lacking (even in the church), as the one thing God says prevails when all else fails - LOVE.

Too many Americans believe lies and it is about to cost us personal and national freedom. Only truth can make us free and keep us free. When we leave the truth and believe lies, the Bible says we forfeit a meaningful life of fullness, faithfulness and fruitfulness. Truth enables us to abide in love, peace, and joy with patience, meekness, and self-control.

The independence from excessive rule by the British monarchy we celebrated this week came at the high cost of commitment and personal sacrifice. The freedom we have been blessed to enjoy and share has never been as fully experienced by any other nation. We are about to lose our independence to dependence on an all-powerful, all-consuming nanny state. Where are the prophets and pastors who will point us to the Good Shepherd, who will lead our nation back to still waters and green pasture?

Next week we will celebrate the 226^th anniversary of our nation’s birth of freedom. This historical moment occurred as a result of wise, committed leaders and followers pledging their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to establish the greatest foundation upon which a nation and its people could build their families and future.

Thank God for fathers. I hope you have one with whom you can share love and gratitude for positive influence. Perhaps you have precious memories of a dad who now resides with our Father in heaven in the place Jesus prepared for him. Or maybe you are like me, and didn’t have a father who played a constructive role in your life. If so, I hope you have allowed our Heavenly Father to fill that gap. I know I have, and it has blessed me in so many ways.

The decision voiced by our president yesterday concerning marriage should break the heart of every person of faith, all who believe in the God of the Bible and have any confidence in His Holy Word. Marriage was the first institution put in place by the Creator, even before the church. It has been recognized and accepted by all civilized societies throughout history.

When Governor Mitt Romney was invited to be the commencement speaker at Liberty University’s graduation ceremony later this month, noticeable protests quickly found their way to the media. Many indicated …