Auld lang syne

What is it about the passing of a year that makes us all teary-eyed and nostalgic?

As for me, 2007 was a special year because it represented the 10th anniversary of WorldNetDaily's founding. In fact, our yearlong celebration of the accomplishment is still ongoing. On Saturday night, we have a special conference in Fort Lauderdale, and the next day we embark on WND's first cruise adventure to the Caribbean – with both events eying the future of our country.

But 2007 was also special for me because of relationships.

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The No. 1 relationship for me, not just in 2007, but in every year going back more than 30 years, is with the One around whom even the calendar revolves.

I want to thank Him publicly for blessing me, my family and my business in 2007. He is my Lord and Savior and my motivation for getting out of bed each morning. Jesus is the standard by which we measure right and wrong and the Light we use to pierce the darkness of a world seemingly on the verge of madness.

In 2007 I hope I learned to rely less on me and more on Him – to apply that old question to every aspect of my life: "What would Jesus do?"

There are others I would like to acknowledge and thank for helping me make it through another year.

My faithful companion and partner in business and family matters, Elizabeth, taught me much, helped me immensely and helped me raise some of the finest children on Earth.

David Kupelian, my managing editor, remained a foundational rock of this enterprise – complementing me as an indispensable alter ego.

Joe Kovacs, executive news editor, continued to dazzle me with his flair for genius, for sheer brilliance.

Ron Strom, commentary editor, for his care, his patient attention to detail, his willingness always to go the extra mile and to take on the additional assignment.

Art Moore, news editor, for being so thorough and for being guided by the highest standards of American journalism.

Jay Baggett, news editor, for his uncanny news judgment and editorial skills that seem to be always achieving new heights.

Robert Unruh, news editor, for his tireless work habits, his sense of esprit d'corps and his willingness to roll with the punches.

Aaron Klein, Jerusalem bureau chief, who for my money is the most courageous reporter I know as well as the single best journalist in the Middle East today.

Jerome Corsi, staff writer and columnist, who showed a skeptical world there really is a plot for a North American Union and whose coverage of domestic U.S. issues knows no equal.

Les Kinsolving, for having the guts to ask presidents the tough questions no one else will ask.

Shannon, Michelle and Terrie for all their support – not just in 2007, but all those years going back to 1999.

Janis Reed, the finest store manager and customer service supervisor I could ever hope to find.

Eric Jackson and Norman Book, our new partners on WND Books, for all the hard work on developing what promises to be an exciting relationship for the future.

Richard Botkin, for all your continuing moral support ever since I first met you back in 1997.

Craig Smith, for just being such a good friend and for always being there with a word of insight and encouragement.

And to Hal Lindsey, Chuck Norris, Ann Coulter, Pat Boone, Ilana Mercer, Melanie Morgan, Star Parker, Rebecca Hagelin, Jane Chastain, David Limbaugh, Burt Prelutsky, Ellen Ratner, Roy Moore, Jill Stanek, Walter Williams, Craig McMillan, Tristan Emmanuel, Larry Elder, Jack Cashill, Doug Powers, Barbara Simpson, Michael Ackley, Vox Day, Pat Buchanan, Janet Folger, Mychal Massie, Marilyn Lois Polak, Greg Laurie, Ellis Washington, Jonathan Falwell, Henry Lamb, Jackie Mason and all the many other commentary contributors who help give WND its unique personality.

I salute you and thank you.