'Live now and listen, do not wait in vain Until tomorrow; pluck life's rose today.' Joachim du Bellay and Pierre de Ronsard are two of the major sixteenth-century French poets and leaders of the extraordinary group known as 'La Pléiade'. Determined to create a national vernacular literature, the Pléiade poets profited from an intense study of Greek and Roman models and from a creative use of classical mythology to produce a body of verse that reflects the vigour and variet...

Ronsard is considered one of France's greatest love poets, yet his poetic achievements are not restricted to his verses of love, wine and nature. A true Renaissance figure, his themes ranged from politics, science and philsophy, to the bawdy and risqué. Using Greco-Roman and Italian poetic models, and drawing on the rich images of classical mythology, Ronsard revolutionised the tradition of French poetry. In the 20th century, Ronsard's poetry was influential for W. B. Yeats, translated by ...

A personal Testimony of my life and calling to Pastoral MinistryAs stated before, Pastoral ministry has been my life work for Thirty years an counting. From Alabama to Flordia, and Mississippi. Ministrying to the homeless,Fatherless,child abused and scorn women. Just beaning abe to give some Spiritual light that will shine through the dark clouds of life despair of broken promises, ans shaddered dreams.Perhaps today our Lord will come with "A Touch Of Heaven On Earth" to be...

Multi-millionaire businessman Norvel Hayes explains three ways to be a success and which one is the best way! If you don't desire to be successful, then don t read this book. Norvel tells of two direct encounters with Jesus and how He changed him from a miserable and empty success to one filled with peace and a desire to serve. Find out what real success is and how you can obtain it too!

For centuries, there have been the search for answers on how to love and how to receive love. We take on many habits of what love should be by looking and comparing ourselves to others yet, we are still confused because we struggle with the right way to love. The purpose of the book is to shine light on what is love, how to be love, and what happens when love is given.Welcome to the "Evolution of Love".

The Power of Forgiveness is an e-book that discusses Forgiveness in great detail.  It lays out the plan for anyone who seeks true forgiveness from their fellowman and God. Forgiveness is a form of realism and an aspect of humanity that allows us to see our lives as we really are.  Forgiveness becomes a sign of positive self-esteem that allows us to put the past into proper perspective.  We no longer identify ourselves by the past injustices and offenses committed against us...

This guide offers a timely and challenging call back to the true meaning of Christian discipleship.Renowned teacher, writer of the acclaimed The Spirit of the Disciplines, and one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers, Dallas Willard, offers a six-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately).Gracefully weaving biblical teaching, popular culture, science, scholarship, and spiritual practice into one cohesive group study...

If you've ever wanted a jump-start, check out the Jump-Start Bible Study, a 7-day Bible reading plan. It will encourage you as you seek God! The study includes seven short readings, prayers and related Scriptures.Based on the 40-day devotions book, Fast Track to Victory, A Christian Guidebook, the Jump-Start Bible Study will help readers find the biblical path to salvation and encourage them to spend time daily with God in his Word.

This simple, comprehensive tool teaches readers that the suffering, distress, and frustration they've encountered are not outside the assistance of God's grace.

It is believed that humor is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. It was His intention from the beginning to provide us with a mechanism to address the tension of existence. He knew His children, living under pressure in a world of demands and deadlines, would need a way to release, so He created something called laughter. Laughter reduces muscle tension, exercises our lungs, and strengthens our immune system. Laughter is still the best medicine.Readers of Jack Hinson’s work “La...

Zach has been trying to end slavery around the globe. Most people (maybe even you) think that slavery has been over for a long time. But sadly, there are more people bound in slavery now than at any of the times we read about in our history books. Now Zach is working to end slavery and free the men, women, and children who are being held against their will. He’s even found some friends in the fight, including Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and Leeland Mooring of Leeland. Just look around the wo...

Looking back over the years, I cannot help but thank and praise my God for all He has done for me and the ministry in Pembroke. In a little over two years, our church mortgage and the adjacent property would be paid in full. God has given us favor and for that I give Him the glory! A journey of mystery and excitement; just waiting to see what God is going to do next.