Cultivate People want likes, look for hot micsBut they don’t care that what they shareIs so much more than just a score.Yeah it’s bad, could be worse.You’re a gift, not a curse.We can see and embrace you.You don’t have to … Continue reading Three Poems from Pat Bergan
Holy SpaceNot necessarily at MeccaEgypt or Jerusalemtoday’s holy placestarts in my small roomwhere I kneelin prayer and receivethe answer in my heartof how to helpmy brotherand godirectly to do itconverting anyand every placeinto an ever-expandingholy space.“And He Did Cast Himself … Continue reading “Holy Space” & “And He Did Cast Himself Into The Sea.” by Michael Shoemaker | Poetry
Parousia Magazine, a leading Christian creative platform, is thrilled to announce that Feedspot, a renowned blog directory, has named it one of the Top 50 African Literature Blogs. “We are honoured and humbled to be included among such esteemed literary … Continue reading Parousia Magazine Ranked Among Top 50 African Literature Blogs
We are thrilled to announce the publication of “Poems of Faith, Hope and Love” by John Zurn!
This inspiring collection of poems is a heartfelt expression of the author’s journey of faith, exploring themes of hope, love, and devotion. With its uplifting message and beautiful language, this book is sure to resonate with readers seeking inspiration and spiritual guidance. Continue reading Poems of Faith, Hope and Love by John Zurn | Parousia Christian Poetry Collection | NEW RELEASE
In Velvet Parched desert swelterPanting for the cold flowHopeless sights in the visible dryYet my hooves tread on theNosebleed heightsSand tongue quenchedBy impossible streamsFeet cleft like my heartDrawn to the left and to rightTo red clay and cobblestoneEver in itinerant … Continue reading In Velvet, Seeds of Faith & I have no words but You—3 Poems from Arianna Mayo
Between sin and forgiveness“Come now, and let us reason together saith the LORD: though your sin be as scarlet, they shall be aswhite as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18Guilt is alleged … Continue reading Two Poems from Onuegbu Chiamaka
From the deep comes a whisper of reassuranceReminding me that you are God of the second chance.Suddenly the atmosphere is filled with aweBut you see my blemishes and every flaw.I come undone and feel great shameFor you are perfect and … Continue reading Encounter by Lois Clifford | PAROUSIA Magazine
There is a song in the rain,One filled with loneliness and tears.The pain of yesterday has caught up.It has caused so many fears.They try to take hold,Spinning all kinds of tall tales.But in the end, they knowThat truth always prevails.The … Continue reading My Righteous King by Laura Lee Deschenes | Poetry | PAROUSIA Magazine
Jehovah Shammah means “the Lord he is there”And as he cares for the flowers for me he does care.He knows every little detail, none could know me better.It is he who crafted me like a beautiful sweater.For he has been … Continue reading Jehovah Shammah by Lois Clifford | PAROUSIA Magazine
Lord Jesus PoemsNo. 4Tamed to a timid & benignimage too familiar to confess,too sentimental to proclaimas much more than a sweetpablum of a tepid teacher,dulled at the edges intoa harmless, vapid figure,the ancient Jesus is madea caricature of Himself,an oral … Continue reading Lord Jesus Poems by Alan Altany | PAROUSIA Magazine
The Sprinng Writing Fellowship is a FREE and intensive 6-week online mentorship program for developing Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, and South African writers with great potential and willingness to learn. The fellowship is only open to writers between ages 18 and … Continue reading Apply to The 2024 Sprinng Writing Fellowship – PAROUSIA Magazine
Grace——–In the thickness of time lies threads unseenGrace weaves its tale, a tale serene.From the Heavens above to earth down here,A warm embrace, a hug, so snug and near.Not earned nor won, this gift to us bestowed,An ocean of amazing … Continue reading Two Poems from Stephen Landis – PAROUSIA Magazine
Everything is done beneath the heavensWhether good or evilIs beheld by the host of heavensAnd by the throng of the devilSo focus only on the one who resident in heavenAnd use the earth as His footstoolYet, He came from the … Continue reading WITNESSES OF DEEDS by Gabriel Oluwatomiwa Eniola – PAROUSIA Magazine
The BeggarMark 11:15-19I sit outside the holy grounds,My leg pulled close beside my chest.So many pass me on their way,To worship God and to be blessed.But I’m ritually unclean,Along with others of my kind.We sit and wait outside the gates,We … Continue reading The Beggar by Josh Cushman – PAROUSIA Magazine
The Hard WorkLord, it’s hard, hard work down hereAnd the blue in the sky isn’t gentle to meIt’s as cruel as the heat and it seems theonly reliefis thesweatand tearsdripping downmy cheeks, LordSo I can’t stopCrying outTo YouThenYour Hand comes … Continue reading Two Poems from Katie Pennington – PAROUSIA Magazine
“Fears of the day, fly away,And let this maiden rest.”Whispered the angel through the window,Blue light of twilight on her face,”Let her fall into mystical dreams,O night, fall upon her in peace,Let not one troubled thought pass,For the night is … Continue reading An Angel’s Prayer by Clare Kinsella – PAROUSIA Magazine
