GAIA by Joe Cempa
I Saw an Angel Today Joe Cempa I saw an angel today at our Lady of Guadalupe Charitic charismatic offer from nuns and social worker ones to soul survivor women of street self last, … Continue reading GAIA by Joe Cempa
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NO LIMITATION by Tolulope Oloyede
NO LIMITATION The walls of Jericho broad and straight The cedars of Lebanon thick and great Together, let them a mighty alliance make There is no limitation still Oceans mightier than the red sea The Alaska gulf where two oceans … Continue reading NO LIMITATION by Tolulope Oloyede
TURNING YOUR PAINS INTO YOUR STRENGHT by Babatunde Paul Taiwo
Yet another year #2016, a year we all pray to see and go through with good health, less stress and plenty of goodies, but most things don’t go the way we plan and some things just happen that we really don’t expect that cause real pain, there are some other things that we just need to go through but we ignore them just because it involves a little or more pain. There is a saying that says “No pain no gain” and yes the real meaning is what it really is NO PAIN NO GAIN. Most things … Continue reading TURNING YOUR PAINS INTO YOUR STRENGHT by Babatunde Paul Taiwo
ODE TO THE MOTHER OF VIRGINS! by Oki Kehinde Julius
ODE TO THE MOTHER OF VIRGINS! . Hail Mary! Mother of Saint, Bequeath thy taintless belly, We entrust our faith. Blessed be thy womb, That begot the medicine, Which gives healing, To the whole world wound. . Holy Mary! Mother of Virgins, On thy pietic Legacy, The pure ones are standing. Your consecrated fettled scarf, They worn on their head, Their natural reproach You cinch to veiled, Protecting their pride from been sacrileged. . Honour to You, oh! Goddess of Divinity, If goddess were God, We shall set a holy altar for thee. Thy perplexing beatitude,we shall choose to worship, … Continue reading ODE TO THE MOTHER OF VIRGINS! by Oki Kehinde Julius
A SPECIAL GUEST by Emmanuel Faith
A SPECIAL GUEST If Jesus came to your abode to spend a day or two If he comes unexpectedly I wonder what you’d do I know you’d give the nicest room to such an honoured guest And all the … Continue reading A SPECIAL GUEST by Emmanuel Faith
MY PREGNANCY by Tanimonure Richards Adewale
MY PREGNANCY From my famous unknown This greatness seed being sown In soonest birth of pregnant time Will tower tall, travel all of earth’s clime As my daddy a mirror of the future to see In delight of destiny fulfilled … Continue reading MY PREGNANCY by Tanimonure Richards Adewale
IS RESOLUTION JUST THE SOLUTION by Orji Prince
I was cross-checking the resolutions I made last year ahead of this year, then a question popped up in my mind. Is resolution just the solution? I made many resolutions last year but I didn’t accomplish any. I know many … Continue reading IS RESOLUTION JUST THE SOLUTION by Orji Prince
AT CROSSROADS by Ayoola Goodness
1. More than Conquerors Fiercely I launched A great sense of strength From the foundation of my soul A burning factual upheld disposition. More than conquerors! Not at a loss punched Were my fists extended from every … Continue reading AT CROSSROADS by Ayoola Goodness
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE FULL PROOF OF GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE by Aina ‘Mayowa Pema
It is no news; every human was made specially. Designed specifically for a purpose. You must have heard it everywhere! I don’t need bore you with that but I just need remind you, for the sake of proper teaching; God … Continue reading HOW TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE FULL PROOF OF GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE by Aina ‘Mayowa Pema
5 Things To Consider In 2016 by Ikechukwu Amadi
The beginning of a new year is always a good time to start doing things right and saying good bye to old and destructive habits of the past. I have put up a list of things you may want to … Continue reading 5 Things To Consider In 2016 by Ikechukwu Amadi
A Limitless Love by Sylvia Riojas Vaughn
1. A Limitless Love My fragile senses, finite mind, free will have led me to twisting caverns of gloom. I stop. From a wellspring deep inside comes a song of praise, of gratitude, of petition. I take the Son of … Continue reading A Limitless Love by Sylvia Riojas Vaughn
SULPHUR IS YELLOW by Samuel Amazing Ayoade
1. SULPHUR IS YELLOW Sulphur is yellow Brimstone is blue The lips of liars And the body of dogs Shall burn with fire And every evil god. . The earth you fallow The soul you made dark Shall glow with fire The wheels you clog Shall all conspire With you in the fiery mud. . Sulphur is yellow Brimstone is blue The lips of liars And the body of dogs Shall burn with fire With every evil god. . 2. DELILAH’S TESTAMENT Tell Samson, I will live from the dawn Till the setting of the day; I will watch till … Continue reading SULPHUR IS YELLOW by Samuel Amazing Ayoade
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE by Awonusi Temitope Aina
L .O. V. E is a four letter word that has been playing a vital role in human existence to the extent that whatever one’s actions are ,it would be judged right or wrong due to the presence or … Continue reading UNCONDITIONAL LOVE by Awonusi Temitope Aina
FIVE SHADES OF CHRIST by Kanyinsola Olorunisola
EXCEEDING GRACE I wandered in the dead of the night My weary feet could not lead me right The glow of the moonlight was now dim And I longed for an angelic beam I did cry as thorns pierced my … Continue reading FIVE SHADES OF CHRIST by Kanyinsola Olorunisola
JUST FOR A WHILE by Ogedengbe Tolu Impact
JUST FOR A WHILE When life bends you to your knees And misfortunes do not hearken to your pleas When life slaps you on your cheeks And tears flow down to your heels. When failures appear in your life And … Continue reading JUST FOR A WHILE by Ogedengbe Tolu Impact
Editor’s Note
Dear Readers, I welcome you to the inaugural publication of Parousia Magazine: A Christian Literary Magazine. My hope is that Parousia Magazine will become a major Magazine of Christian Literature rising from Nigeria, Africa to the world. The … Continue reading Editor’s Note
