In one Old Testament story, God reassures Abram (later named Abraham), saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” The reward, in this case, is the promise of children and generations thereafter. … Continue reading Winning the MegaMillions – Of God Reassuring Abram of Great Reward by Rick Davis
Praise God It takes a lot for me to praise the Lord. I grew up Roman Catholic in Chicago. It was other people who went around praising the Lord. It was other people who couldn’t stop talking about God. It was other people who ascribed the good in their lives to the workings of the Holy. Me, I was a little more reticent. Yes, I had a passionate inward conviction that my life was overflowing with blessings. Yes, I had a regular devotional life that I could not quite explain. Yes, I could sense the presence of God when there … Continue reading Praise God by Rick Davis – Essay – PAROUSIA Magazine
walk the pierced boat i boardis a crest of your arkbriny currents devouras a flood once didbut the ark is a hieroglyphof your transcendentblood pelagic fog concealsyour tranquil eyes. i offer you my isle ofpassions & affections swerve my deepest … Continue reading Walk by Rick Davis – Poetry – PAROUSIA Magazine
Demystifying The Prophecy About The End Of The World Everything that God created has a natural lifespan. Invigorate things are created. They mature then grow old and die. Even the inanimate wear out and expire. Kingdoms wax strong and wane, … Continue reading Demystifying The Prophecy About The End Of The World by Psalmuel Benjamin- PAROUSIA Magazine
Book Title: Ogadinma Genre: FictionAuthor: Ukamaka OlisakwePublisher: Masobe BooksYear of Publication: 2021Number of Pages: 266ISBN: 978-978-57645-6-7Reviewer: Tola Ijalusi Book Review Ogadinma is the story of triumph, a story of Ogadinma’s journey to liberation and self-discovery. A story that stands for the voice of many Nigerian … Continue reading Book Review: Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
He was fibbed to like a house on fire, He was maligned and unjustly criticized, But, despite all that, he pocketed his pride. He didn’t hurl back because of the goal ahead, And that is why his enemy is always … Continue reading Pride by Gabriel Oluwatomiwa Eniola – Poetry – PAROUSIA Magazine
when all men treat me as impostor let my mind fill with serenity and go out the flame of anger let my heart shine with melody and beauty like the pearl of great worth when all men turn down my … Continue reading O, Lord of Lives by Ujjal Mandal
Let Thy Peace reign on earth,
O Divine Master, in a fecund silence I bow to Thee,
Grant, O Lord, that all shadows may be dispelled, Continue reading PRAYER TO THE LORD BY DR. GITI TYAGI
DIVINE INSPIRATION OF THE HOLY BIBLE The Bible is a documented book that shows how God relates with His people. This documented book is called the scripture. The scripture is not a text or story but a divinely inspired word … Continue reading Divine Inspiration of the Holy Bible by Psalmuel Benjamin – Article – PAROUSIA Magazine
PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021 we are pleased to announce that Parousia Magazine is open for its annual Christmas short story contest with a ₦25,000 prize. The theme for this year contest is “A Christmas Miracle.” Deadline is December … Continue reading PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021
An Antenna Sits on my windowsill Two long silver fingers As thin as fishing poles Like a V for victory Pointing to heaven Captures the signal From networks in the ether Connecting me To comedy, sometimes Or news of the … Continue reading An Antenna by Ann Privateer
We are so glad to announce the release of the debut book of Oluwatoyin A. Olojo, “BEAUTY FOR ASHES.” About the Book Beauty for Ashes by Oluwatoyin A. Olojo is a masterpiece on healing, love, faith and hope with love … Continue reading BEAUTY FOR ASHES by Oluwatoyin A. Olojo – BOOK RELEASE – PAROUSIA Reads
We are pleased to announce the release of “Divine Encounters With Jesus (My Testimony)” by Chinwe Chinaka. This is a memoir written to inspire you to march into victory. Chinwe Lillian Chinaka hails from South Eastern Nigeria, she is the … Continue reading Divine Encounter With Jesus Christ (My Testimony) by Chinwe Chinaka – PAROUSIA READS
This Evening Hoard in heart holding the ears of this stormThat, like a tormenter, entered the gardenTo rob it of its beautySome bright dayWe can talk about this dark time. Don’t allow an easy fallTo the tears falling from your … Continue reading Three poems from Chandra Gurung | Poetry | Heal The World Issue #12 | PAROUSIA Magazine
THE EPIDEMIC (NEW CORONA) Woe bring’st thou and woe thee betide.For all that sorrow to thee are tied.And for fatalities by yours upon our comrades;First the SARS, then MERS; all in raids,Usurping our dominance over lower beings,From bats and cats … Continue reading Two Poems from Anayo Valentine Dioha | Poetry | Heal The World Issue #12 | PAROUSIA Magazine
The Day We Learnt To Wash Our Hands The Universal creator took a paint brush and flicked it across the world. It landed where it did. The people didn’t see it coming, even though it was quite a bright white, … Continue reading The Day We Learnt To Wash Our Hands by Elizabeth Robyn Stanton | Short Story | Heal The World Issue #12 | PAROUSIA Magazine
