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AT CHRISTMAS by Giti Tyagi – PAROUSIA Magazine
AT CHRISTMAS POET: DR. GITI TYAGI At Christmas the merriment spreads around The festivities, the joy when fills the air And spreads the message far and wide The message of love, cheer and bliss abound The message of the Lord, … Continue reading AT CHRISTMAS by Giti Tyagi – PAROUSIA Magazine
Divine Inspiration of the Holy Bible by Psalmuel Benjamin – Article – PAROUSIA Magazine
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
God’s Covenant People: Enforcing Kingdom Mandate by Vincent Oshin – Parousia Reads
It is with joy we announce the release of “God’s Covenant People: Enforcing Kingdom Mandate” written by Vincent Oshin. “God’s Covenant People: Enforcing Kingdom Mandate” explores the biblical concept of blood covenantagainst the backdrop of blood covenant in African indigenous … Continue reading God’s Covenant People: Enforcing Kingdom Mandate by Vincent Oshin – Parousia Reads
Pray to Jesus – A Poem from Ujjal Mandal – PAROUSIA Magazine
Pray to Jesus O Jesus, wake us up From the shell of darkness. An apple tree stoops to the ground When many succulent apples Decorate the tree with their skins Of red, green, yellow and pink. O Jesus, make us … Continue reading Pray to Jesus – A Poem from Ujjal Mandal – PAROUSIA Magazine
A Christmas Miracle by Emediong Edem – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
I could not hold back the tears again as I cried on his shoulder. Earlier that morning, I never believed that a miracle could happen but God surprised me. Indeed, it was a Christmas miracle. Truly, what God cannot do does not exist. Continue reading A Christmas Miracle by Emediong Edem – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
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DAYS by Jewo Oghenetega – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
There are days when I wake up in twisted bed-sheets, drenched in sweat birthed from pre-jentacular nightmares that accompany me into the morn. There are days when the melodious songs of birds mixed with the chirping of insects, seep in … Continue reading DAYS by Jewo Oghenetega – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
Happiness by Afolabi Oluwaseun – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
In the month of December, in the grand mansion of the president of Nigeria at Abuja filled with guards to protect on case of any emergency, a parlor filled with antique things there sat president Iraub watching the news … Continue reading Happiness by Afolabi Oluwaseun – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
CHRISTMAS AT HOME by Udochukwu Chidera Amarachi – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
“Deck the halls with boughs of holly, falalala…” Christmas songs blared from the speakers in the Town Square. It was just few days to Christmas Eve and I walked through the Square, an empty shell of my former self, tired, … Continue reading CHRISTMAS AT HOME by Udochukwu Chidera Amarachi – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
A Christmas Miracle by Ngwu Nneoma – Christmas Short Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
It is that time of the year again, the wind blowing, the whole environment beaming with beautiful decorations. Indeed Christmas was around the corner. I had looked forward to this Christmas ever since the beginning of the year. The season … Continue reading A Christmas Miracle by Ngwu Nneoma – Christmas Short Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
A Christmas That Smiles Brightly by Adefemi Fagite – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
We kneel down to pray with the Yoruba version of our mother’s King James Bible open before us, what used to be its fine spine is now a splintered woodwork from endless use. I hold John’s hand with my left … Continue reading A Christmas That Smiles Brightly by Adefemi Fagite – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
FREEDOM AT CHRISTMAS by Ikenna Igwe – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
That particular night – as I lay on a faded tattered mattress in a cement cell, ravenous and cold, in the female section of the Condemned Criminals Cells (CCC) of Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison – I thought about death; about … Continue reading FREEDOM AT CHRISTMAS by Ikenna Igwe – A Christmas Story – PAROUSIA Magazine
SHORTLIST – PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021
We were in awe by the number of submissions we received for this year’s contest. We appreciate everyone who wrote a story and submitted it for the contest. Your Christmas stories were worth reading. After careful judgement of all the … Continue reading SHORTLIST – PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021
Parousia Magazine Indwelling Issue 13
I welcome you to the long-awaited Parousia Magazine Indwelling Issue 13. Thank you for staying true to us, cheering us on, and giving us all the positive vibe we need. I have personally received your gracious embrace in calls, messages, … Continue reading Parousia Magazine Indwelling Issue 13
PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021
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
Pinnng! by Marcel Graves – PAROUSIA Magazine
Pinnng! nosce te ipsum (Latin meaning: know Thyself) By: Marcel Graves (Genesis 1:26) Truly glorious gifts come in small packages: Consider your size relative to our planet, Nay, our solar system, Nay, our galaxy, Nay, our universe! We are truly … Continue reading Pinnng! by Marcel Graves – PAROUSIA Magazine
Two Poems from Ann Privateer
Hair Woven, pressed, rolled, washed, curled, cut, shaved, combed, dyed, dried, tied, fried, palmated, braided, wired, piled, styled, tamed, rinsed, renewed, wind blown, flipped, up, back, under, clipped, unruly, wiry, teased, twisted, red, blond, gray, auburn, brown, chestnut, silver, ginger, … Continue reading Two Poems from Ann Privateer
Interview with Oluwatoyin A Olojo
Beauty For Ashes is an outstanding book published by Parousia in 2021. We had an interesting conversation Oluwatoyin A Olojo about her debut book. This interview gave insight about her and her book. Why did you decide to write Beauty … Continue reading Interview with Oluwatoyin A Olojo
GOD SEEMS DISTANT by Abasiama Udom
GOD SEEMS DISTANT Humans are close But cannot understand and this place of a leader I want no more. The price is too steep, the depths too wide God seems distant, my pain is all I hear. BIO: Abasiama Udom … Continue reading GOD SEEMS DISTANT by Abasiama Udom
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