A New Year Message To Embrace Salvation Through Faith In Christ Jesus | PAROUSIA Magazine
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Welcome to the year 2023 and Happy New Year to you and yours. Today, I write to you about the most important aspect of our faith: salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. For many … Continue reading A New Year Message To Embrace Salvation Through Faith In Christ Jesus | PAROUSIA Magazine
Ritual for Crossover Night by Blessing Omeiza Ojo | Poetry | PAROUSIA Magazine
Ritual for Crossover Night Hold the scripture in your hand. Open––open to wherever sayshappy is [ ]. Insert your name. There’s nothing wrongto be present in the book of life. Sanctify the season of griefinto the lake of fire. Bless … Continue reading Ritual for Crossover Night by Blessing Omeiza Ojo | Poetry | PAROUSIA Magazine
A HEART FOR CHRISTMAS by E. C. Hannah | WINNER – Parousia Christmas Short Story Prize 2022 | PAROUSIA
Chapter 1 Ijeoma “A heart.” “What?” I asked softly as I raised my head from my position on the floor where I was picking beans to stare at my daughter who had just answered a question my mother asked. “Grandma asked what I want for Christmas,” she said, shifting her eyes warily like someone who was caught stealing meat from the pot. “I said I want a heart.” I looked at her tender face and my heart broke. How could I explain to my daughter that we weren’t even on the list for those in need of a new heart … Continue reading A HEART FOR CHRISTMAS by E. C. Hannah | WINNER – Parousia Christmas Short Story Prize 2022 | PAROUSIA
BALM by Peace Ufedojo Haruna | Shortlist | Parousia Christmas Short Story Prize 2022 | PAROUSIA
It has been eight months since I had an abortion. Today, I sat on the third pew of the second row. The pastor climbed the altar with his flowing buba. He brought the mic to his lips and asked; “What’s … Continue reading BALM by Peace Ufedojo Haruna | Shortlist | Parousia Christmas Short Story Prize 2022 | PAROUSIA
Christmas After Thirty – One by Adesina Ajala | Shortlist Parousia Christmas Short Story Prize 2022 | PAROUSIA
Christmas After Thirty-One 1. The chilly December wind subsides just about halfway into the month, but to your surprise, it’s sweeping over Akoka-Ijaiye again. The sizzling cold is sending everyone into anything that can keep their bodies warm. … Continue reading Christmas After Thirty – One by Adesina Ajala | Shortlist Parousia Christmas Short Story Prize 2022 | PAROUSIA
Like Calves Released From The Stall by Ayooluwa E. Adekoya Ìmísí | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
Like Calves Released From The Stall (For Emmanuel, on Christmas morning) And they shall leap joyfully like calves released from the stall Malachi 4:2 Before you arrived, we were charged With law-breaking Offenses for which we were imprisoned Behind the bars of guilt Wallowing in woes, swallowing reproach We were destined for destruction. Before you arrived, we were bruised By a dragon The adversary who bit us every night Writhing in pain, laden with wounds We fell under hell’s spell And became accustomed to affliction. Before you arrived, we were slaves To lust Flames with which we fiddled our bodies … Continue reading Like Calves Released From The Stall by Ayooluwa E. Adekoya Ìmísí | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
Christmas In Ngwa Land By Wokoma Ihekerenma Onyinyechi – Joy to the World Issue 14 – PAROUSIA
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will towards men”. Luke 2:14. When we hear of Christmas in a Nigerian home, different things come to mind; the holidays, family gathering, travelling to one’s home town, community … Continue reading Christmas In Ngwa Land By Wokoma Ihekerenma Onyinyechi – Joy to the World Issue 14 – PAROUSIA
FOR ALL by Lusia Kay Reyes | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
For All To a world that is sordid and cold Came a warmth that is purer than gold. Amongst leaders that plunder and take Entered He who bestows and equilibrates. Scoffing the seekers of personal gain Was born He who … Continue reading FOR ALL by Lusia Kay Reyes | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
Heaven Breaks into Smithereens of Holy Songs & Grace Drips on Earth’s Waning Tongue by Adesina Ajala | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
Today, let this earth arise & worship the Christ with a mass of tongues & merry hearts. Today, hearts are clanging like tambourines, feets are twirling for boundless joy. Today, let this earth flies the banner of God’s kindness, chants the anthem of salvation. & Say, “Earth meet thy Saviour cradled in a bed of fodder.” Today, heaven breaks into smithereens of holy songs & grace drips on earth’s waning tongue. Today, heaven is a bursting joy in earth’s belly & a baby’s cry startles a manger in Bethlehem. A pearl lies in the rubble of pebbles & the bleatings … Continue reading Heaven Breaks into Smithereens of Holy Songs & Grace Drips on Earth’s Waning Tongue by Adesina Ajala | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
A GIFT; JOY TO THE WORLD by Tanki Sentsho | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
What a time, What a season, Christ being the reason A time for jubilation and ululations For He saved us from our tribulations A time to celebrate and embrace the memory of the one who was born to save creation A sacrifice brought to sanctity A King born that we may testify and glorify A gift that has brought joy to the world He was sold, He was bold, He did all that He was told He was born in a manger so we may be free from danger Given up as a ransom we could never afford Given up … Continue reading A GIFT; JOY TO THE WORLD by Tanki Sentsho | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
Searching for God: The Grand Artist and Creation by Michael Colon | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
Art is a method of expression that involves imagination, personal experiences, and creative technical skills. Artistic expression takes on many forms, such as paintings, sculptures, music, film, literature, and other sensory-based stimulants that trigger human emotions and thought processes. Art is not just in museums; it is all around us, hung up and plastered onto every corner of life. From the changes in the sky, the colorful flowers that bloom during spring, all the variants of animals, and the noises they make, nature encompasses God’s artistic will. All of the beautiful gifts this world has to offer come from the … Continue reading Searching for God: The Grand Artist and Creation by Michael Colon | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
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