New Blog Location

I am in the process of moving my blog posts from my blog “brokenbreadandsmallfish” to the blog by the same name on my website.  Please be patient with me - there are over 200 posts to move and I'm doing

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Celebrating the end of my seven year media fast

 Seven years ago I went on a hiatus, (sabbatical? break? fast?)  from writing, my blog and website,  social media, music.     My third album was mostly ready before I started the break, but I did not know if I would ever…

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Heaven Is Torn Open - Mark 1:9-11 Post 2

Heaven: closed to us for ages.  The gates slammed shut in ancient days and we were left on the outside of all we had known, locked out.  I was locked out.  And now…here You are, coming up out of the…

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Why Was Jesus Baptized? - Mark 1:9-11 Post 1

While John is telling people about the coming king, the king actually comes. (Mark 1:9) Jesus came, and was baptized by John.  

You had no sins to confess and repent of.  You don't need forgiveness.  You are the One who…

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Water Is Not Enough Part 1 - Mark 1:1-8 Post 8

Water.  I need water.  Water quenches my thirst.  Washes me - my skin and hair feel clean after water. Water sustains me.  Without it there would be no food, neither vegetables or dairy products or grains or meats.  Without water…

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I Am Just the Messenger - Mark 1:1-8 Post 5

As far as getting involved and introducing people to Jesus, there are 2 extremes I can go to. 

I don't care enough to get involved or

I want to be too involved. 

John was pointing people to Jesus, not to…

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Making Introductions - Mark 1:1-8 Post 4

I can introduce myself to someone I don't know, but being introduced by someone else has its usefulness.  They can tell me a little something about the one I am meeting, help me get acquainted, dispel any doubt or question…

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The Story of a King - Mark 1:1-8 Post 2

It's not just any story.  It's the story of a king - THE King.  My king. 

“Christ” in Greek and “Messiah” in Hebrew both mean “anointed one,” which usually referred to the king.  

So, saying, “Jesus Christ” (Mark 1:1) is…

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