West ComplexNightmares in my cell, layin’ on this cold cementWhite-walls in my visions, sweat pours out as I scream and ventMy flesh rises up to this devil’s entrapmentHated by the world there’s no doubt that I’m God sentHatred… ya’ hatred … Continue reading West Complex by Aaron Edward Olson | Poetry
A Love PoemBy Aaron Edward OlsonUnsearchable beauty I found in thee at lastWhat eyes cannot see how quickly you passIf not for your heart so brave and so boldI’d have lost you my treasure more precious than goldTwo hearts become … Continue reading A Love Poem By Aaron Edward Olson
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
Alone I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you. – John 14:18 When you are left all aloneon the last glacier,blistered red by ice and sun,and you shiver and sweatas a blizzard of despairpelts sharp sleet at … Continue reading Alone, Precipitation of the Soul, Descending the Mountain – Poems from Cynthia Pitman
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
Notably, the fellowship has been enriched by the expertise of esteemed mentors, including the Founder of Parousia Collective and Managing Editor of Parousia Magazine Tola Ijalusi, who has been inspiring and guiding 7 young Nigerian writers in the Review Category since 2018. Continue reading Application Open for The 2025 Sprinng Writing Fellowship | PAROUSIA Magazine
I Attest That God Loves All His ChildrenFrom the swollen banks of the Congo Riverto flooded delta rice fields in South Vietnam to the boy who waters down the dustat the beginning of the dayin a Guatemalan open-air marketto the … Continue reading Christ- Centered Haiku & Other Poems from Michael Shoemaker
Lately, I’ve been rekindling an old creative passion and pursuing new challenges in relation to it. But I’ve been wondering if I’m too old to try something new like this. I’m thirty-six, and I’ve spent the better part of the … Continue reading She Wholly Followed the Lord | Kaitlyn Ramos | Creative Nonfiction
Poems to God No. 81 Obvious & obscure God of godly irony & sacred ambiguities, radiating a deep darkness among intense intimacies, self-evident while being beautifully hidden everywhere my imagination seeks You in cumulus clouds of unknowing while I keep … Continue reading Poems to God No. 81, No. 83, No. 84 | Alan Altany | Poetry
The dilemma of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) always stirs up memories of my childhood. When I hear the familiar story, I try to picture Martha, her sister Mary, and their brother Lazurus, living in Bethany, a small village in … Continue reading MARTHA – MARY MOMENTS by Sheila M. Cronin
“The Bible says the Lord can fit the universe in the span of His hand.” Preacher man rocks forward on his heels and wipes his mouth with a blue handkerchief. The organist, who punctuates every idea with a Taa-daa, does … Continue reading redemption beyond the walls by Mary Eileen Ball | Flash Fiction | PAROUSIA Magazine
Where is your faith in the pouring rain?Where is your faith each and every day?During a storm do you dismay,And let your faith go down the drain?Or are you strong enough,To retain your faith when things get rough?What matters more … Continue reading Where is your faith By David C Schiller | Poetry | Parousia Magazine
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
The world God created is phenomenal. Everything is intricately, deliberately established with purpose. The rotation of the earth, its precise distance from the sun, the force of gravity all work together to provide an awesome environment in which plants and … Continue reading Creator vs. Controller by Marcia Shepherd | Non Fiction | PAROUSIA Magazine
