Today’s Word

Retirement

Do not cast me away at the time of my old age; Do not abandon me when my strength fails.  Psalm 71:9 Cast me away – Retire sooner—die sooner.  Oh, oops!  I thought that should have read, “Retire sooner—live longer,” but in fact the research seems to point in the other direction.  A study reported in the Harvard…
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Malaki update

Baby Malaki had EEG, blood test, and ultrasound.  The neurologist told Michael that they will be able to determine a care plan after evaluation, but he said it does not appear to be more damage.  Malaki will be in the ICU today and maybe tomorrow. However, my son, Michael, his father, is really struggling with…
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Acqua in Bocca

My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your glory all day long.  Psalm 71:8  NASB Filled – You don’t really speak a language until you speak its idioms.  If I say, “Cut to the chase” or “He kicked the bucket,” you won’t have any idea what I mean if you simply translate the phrases word…
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Along the Road

I have become a marvel to many, for You are my strong refuge.  Psalm 71:7  NASB Marvel – You didn’t intend to become a celebrity.  You thought you’d just go about your life and mind your own business.  But things happen.  People see what you’ve done.  They hear about your choices.  They recognize your face.  Suddenly, you’re…
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A Sacrificial Life

I have leaned on you since my birth; You are He who took me from my mother’s womb; my praise is continually of You.  Psalm 71:6  NASB Leaned on – The Hebrew word tāmak means “to grasp.”  The word sāʿad means “to sustain.”  Neither one is used in this verse, but it’s important to see the difference.  Here the word…
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