Author Archives: Terrence Threadwell

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About Terrence Threadwell

Dr. Terrence Threadwell, an author, instructor of philosophy, ethics, and religion with American Public University, an artist, storyteller and poet.

Being Spiritually Open

Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as … Continue reading

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Give Us a Sign!

Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. He answered and said to them, “When it is evening you say, `It will be fair weather, for the sky is … Continue reading

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It’s the Internal, not the External that Counts.

After that, Pharisees and religion scholars came to Jesus all the way from Jerusalem, criticizing, “Why do your disciples play fast and loose with the rules?” But Jesus put it right back on them. “Why do you use your rules … Continue reading

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Kingdom of Heaven is Like…….

Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field;  Matthew 13:24  Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a … Continue reading

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Want to Read a Corny Story?

Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like someone who planted good seed in his field.  While people were sleeping, an enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat and went away. When the stalks sprouted and … Continue reading

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What’s Your Heart Like?

Jesus’ disciples came and said to him, “Why do you use parables when you speak to the crowds?” Jesus replied, “Because they haven’t received the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but you have. For those who have will receive … Continue reading

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God has the Final Word

On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. … Continue reading

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God is the focus, not Law

The Sabbath came, and Jesus walked through a field. His disciples, who were hungry, began to pick some of the grain and eat it. Pharisees: Look! Your disciples are breaking the law of the Sabbath! Jesus: Haven’t you read what … Continue reading

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Come Unto Me

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for … Continue reading

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Are You the One?

Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two … Continue reading

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