A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12/30,31/04-01/01,02/05....Happy New Year 2005!

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[dansangel]

                               

Each year, we look forward to the New Year with expectations of good fortune, good health and a renewed faith in God. It is also a time to reflect on all of the events of the year that is about to pass. Here are just a few of the highlights, good and bad, of the year 2004, courtesy of NewsMax (*with the exception of the Boston Red Sox article which is courtesy of http://www.boston.com/sports).

Just click on any of the links to review the news article.

    

January 2004:

All 148 Aboard Killed in Egypt Jet Crash

NASA's Mars Rover Sends Its First Photos

AARP Loses 45,000 Members Over Support for Medicare Law

Edwards Insists He Won't Be Veep

    

February 2004:

Halftime Outrage (Janet Jackson Expose)

Police Find Suspected Deadly Ricin in Senate

Americans Line Up to See 'The Passion'

Aristide Flees Haiti; Judge Claims Power

    

March 2004:

Martha Stewart Convicted of All 4 Felony Counts

Beltway Sniper Muhammad Sentenced to Death

Terrorists Kill 190 in Madrid

White House Agrees to Let Rice Testify in Public

    

April 2004:

President Bush Signs Unborn Victims of Violence Act

Text of Condoleezza Rice's Testimony Before 9/11 Commission

McDonald's Launches Healthier Menu Items

Ex-NFL Player Pat Tillman Dies in Afghan Firefight

    

May 2004:

Former Military Colleagues: Kerry 'Unfit to Be Commander in Chief'

7 More GIs Reprimanded for Abuse of Iraqis

American Nick Berg Beheaded in Baghdad

WWII Heroes Finally Get Their Memorial

    

June 2004:

Princess Diana's Mother Dies at 68

Text of President Bush's and the Pope's Remarks

Ronald Reagan Dies at 93

World Leaders Mourn Reagan at National Cathedral

Fahrenheit Facade - Moore's Film of Lies Opens

    

July 2004:

Kerry Picks Edwards to Be Running Mate

Martha Stewart Gets 5 Months in Federal Prison

USS Reagan Comes Home

Democrats Project Unity As the DNC Show Opens

    

August 2004:

Officials: Husband of Missing Pregnant Woman (Lori Hacking) Confessed

New Book: Kerry ‘Unfit for Command’

Category 4 Hurricane Charley Bears Down on Florida

Notes From the GOP Convention

    

September 2004:

Text of Speech by Sen. Zell Miller At GOP Convention

Russians Storm School; 100 Bodies Found

Bill Clinton Heart Surgery Successful

Flooding, Long Lines in Florida in Frances' Wake

Dan Rather's Memo-Gate

Jeanne Hits Fla. Coast With 120-Mph Winds (4th of Season)

    

October 2004:

Police Find Utah Woman's Body (Lori Hacking) in Landfill

Mount St. Helens Exhales Ash and Steam

Comic Rodney Dangerfield Dies at Age 82

Cheney Defends Bush, Blasts Kerry in Debate

'Superman' Christopher Reeve Dies at 52

*The Boston Red Sox Win the World Series

    

November 2004:

BUSH WINS!!! FOUR MORE YEARS!!!

Republicans Extend Decade of Control of U.S. House

Palestinian Leader Arafat Dies at 75

Scott Peterson Convicted of Murdering Wife and Baby

Condoleezza Rice Appointed Secretary of State

    

December 2004:

Sen. Coleman Calls on U.N.'s Annan to Step Down

Gunman Kills 4 at Heavy-Metal Concert

Jury Recommends Execution for Peterson

President Bush Named Time's Person of 2004

Tsunami Death Toll Nears 77,000 in 9 Countries

There are many other noteworthy events that took place during 2004. Please feel free to share them over the next few days as we celebrate the dawn of a New Year here on the Finest.

Last, but not least, the most important people to showcase for the year 2004 are all of the members of our military. These brave men and women consistently place their lives on the line to ensure our freedom.

Some made the ultimate sacrifice during 2004. To read their names and pray for their eternal well-being, please use this link:

Honor The Fallen at MilitaryCity.com

From all of us at the Finest:

A Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year 2005!
May God Bless You All

Billie, Mama_Bear, dutchess, Aquamarine, dansangel,
The Mayor, JohnHuang2

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-27-04 Military Monday 12-28-04 Fruitcake, Anyone? 12-29-04 Hall of Fame #10

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[WVNan]

How do I say HAPPY NEW YEAR to my dear Sistah? I wish for you, sunshiny days, peace, comfort, and all the blessings that our Lord can muster for you. May every step you take be new and filled with love and light. ((((((((Maggie)))))))

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[Diver Dave]

I think I speak for many with words of appreciation for the Daily Bread, Rus.

Our Daily Bread has been a staple in our family for many years.

May our Lord continue to bless you and yours as you continue this ministy.

[Diver Dave]

How do I say HAPPY NEW YEAR to my dear Sistah? I wish for you, sunshiny days, peace, comfort, and all the blessings that our Lord can muster for you. May every step you take be new and filled with love and light. ((((((((Maggie)))))))

And all God's people said... Amen!

[WVNan]

Hi Dave! Did you see your Birthday card? BTW, when is your Birthday? LOL.

[The Mayor]

Wow ! Two Birthdays!!

Diver Dave ru4liberty

[Aquamarine]

Happy Birthday to two Fine FReepers!

[WVNan]

HAPPY NEW YEAR Aqua. May you have the richest of blessings in 2005.

[Its_me_K.E.T.]

Happy New Year!

[WVNan]

HEY!!!!!!! YOU DID IT! And I didn't catch it until you are already in bed. We'll both be up all hours now, but we'll have fun. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hey, we won't ever forget your signup date will we?

[The Mayor]

January 2, 2005

The Nature Of The Beast

Read: Galatians 5:16-26

I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. —Romans 7:18

Bible In One Year: Genesis 3-5

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Years ago we had a pet raccoon named Jason. One minute he would snuggle up on your lap like a perfect angel and the next he'd be engaged in the most fiendish antics. If unrestrained, he would raid the garbage can or tear up the flowerbed. Although he was a delightful pet, we became increasingly aware that his destructive actions were governed by his wild instincts. Jason would always have the nature of a raccoon, and we had to watch him closely no matter how tame he seemed to be.

Often when I observed Jason's behavior, I thought of the sinful nature that we as Christians retain even though we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Paul referred to this as the "flesh" in which "nothing good dwells" (Romans 7:18). It may be restrained, but it's always there. Unless we are daily controlled by the Lord, our old "self" will demonstrate its destructive pleasure-seeking capacity in some way.

Although we are new creatures in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), we still possess the tendency to sin. But we don't need to be governed by it, for we are united to Christ and indwelt by the Holy Spirit. By obeying God's Word and yielding to the Spirit (Romans 8:11), we can be victorious over the flesh—the nature of the beast within. —Mart De Haan

Lord, I am learning of Your power
To give me victory each hour;
As I keep walking close to You,
Your Spirit fills with life anew. —Hess

The Christian gains victory by starving the old nature and feeding the new.

[dansangel]

Thank you (((((Aqua))))) - but, um, it's not my birthday *yet*
:-)

[Aquamarine]

Thank you (((((Aqua))))) - but, um, it's not my birthday *yet* :-)

Have I mention how hectic the Holidays are? (I'll get it together, I promise. lol)

[WVNan]

Ha Rus, that's the second time I've heard that story this morning. My Sunday School Superintendent read that this morning for her devotion. Good lesson. Thanks.

[Lakeside]

Cheers to you along with God's blessings this New Year, Nan! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. Give that granddaughter of yours a big hug from me.

We'll be visiting our granddaughter in a couple of weeks. Can't wait!!

[Pippin]

Happy Birthday (((DD))))

Sorry I'm late :o(

[WVNan]

Looks like this place is asleep. Don't know if we can wake anybody up or not. Pippin was here around 4:00. That's been a long time with no posts. I'll scout around and see if I can find anybody. I'll keep checking back here.

[Its_me_K.E.T.]

Hi, Just got in and settled. Where is everyone?

[WVNan]

Don't know. Guess it's just a slow night and all are resting up for Monday. I have an appointment in the morning to get my hair cut. I'll ping a few names and see if I can raise anyone. Keep refreshing to keep the thread current.

[WVNan]

I said I would and then I forgot. Duh.

[WVNan]

Wake up you all. It's early yet.