As Christians, it is important to honor and respect our leaders in both the secular and religious realms. The Bible teaches us that leaders are appointed by God to serve and guide us, and that we are to submit to … Continue reading Honor Your Leaders
As a Christian, it is important to pursue knowledge and wisdom so that we can better understand God and His will for our lives. Ignorance can lead to misunderstanding and even disobedience, so we must make every effort to not … Continue reading Don’t Be Ignorant
As a Christian, we all face challenges, struggles, and hardships in life. We may feel discouraged, weary, or even hopeless at times. However, as followers of Jesus Christ, we have a source of strength and encouragement that can sustain us … Continue reading Be Encouraged
Being filled with the Spirit is a vital aspect of the Christian life. The Holy Spirit empowers and guides us as we seek to follow Jesus and live according to God’s will. Here are some Bible verses that encourage us … Continue reading Be Filled with the Spirit
As a Christian, it’s essential to have a desire for spiritual growth. Growing in our faith is a lifelong journey that requires intentional effort and a hunger for God’s Word. Here are some Bible verses that encourage us to desire … Continue reading Desire Spiritual Growth
Christian love is one of the central themes in the Bible. The Bible teaches that love is the greatest commandment and that we are to love God and our neighbors as ourselves. Here are some Bible verses that speak to … Continue reading Christian Love
“Be Fruitful” is a common phrase found in the Bible, and it carries a deep spiritual meaning that can be applied to many aspects of life. In Genesis 1:28, God commands Adam and Eve to “be fruitful and multiply,” which … Continue reading Be Fruitful
As a Christian, we are called to be joyful in all circumstances. The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:4 to “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Joy is not just an emotion that comes and … Continue reading Be Joyful – 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
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
MARTIN BUBER’S EPISTEMOLOGY Richard Paul Davis Crystal Lake, Illinois Abstract: This essay raises several epistemological questions hitherto undiscussed in Buber scholarship, including i) if all knowledge is derived from the I-Thou realm of human experience, what is the status of … Continue reading MARTIN BUBER’S EPISTEMOLOGY by Richard Paul Davis
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
HOSEA 1:2-10 I sometimes think that people who talk about a sugar-coated relationship between God and God’s People have not actually read the Bible. Take one of the lectionary readings for this week, Hosea 1:2-10. It’s an episode telling of … Continue reading A Reflection on Hosea 1: 2-10 by Rick Davis
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
PAROUSIA Magazine is calling for submissions for it 12th Issue to be published by September 2020 The theme of this forthcoming Issue is HEAL THE WORLD Psalm 147:3 KJV He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their … Continue reading Call for Submissions | Heal the World Issue 12 | Parousia Magazine
We have come to the age and era where we have less kids. We can say for sure that we have children based on their age groups, but the mind sets of these children have been tampered with by the … Continue reading SEXUAL ABUSE by Temitope Awonusi | PAROUSIA Magazine
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