Category Archives: Theology

Communicating Change You Can Believe In…

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

On Monday night I had the awesome privilege of worshiping and celebrating what God has done with some folks from the college and young adults group at my former church. Check out the video below to get a feel for … Continue reading →

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The Disqualifications Of Ministry: Ted Haggard VS Gary Lamb

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

As most of you probably read or heard today Ted Haggard and his Wife are starting a new ministry called St. James Church where his mission statement is “Helping people go through the most difficult time of their lives.” One … Continue reading →

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The Call Of Suffering

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Dear Family/Friends/Blog Readers- When I read the Bible I am struck over and over again by the stories of people who were called by God to suffer. Think about it… From Cover to Cover there are countless stories of God’s … Continue reading →

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Protected: The End Of The Firestorm

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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The Disgusting Truth About Comfort

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

A lot of things have happened these past few weeks that rattled my cage. Most of them shouldn’t have. My cage was rattled over the Conan verse Leno Late Night Wars. I love Conan and always have. Ever since I … Continue reading →

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Midwife Crisis

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

On of the most interesting chapters I’ve ever read in the Pentateuch is Exodus Chapter 1. Exodus 1 is very much a transition chapter leading from the resolution of Joseph’s story up to the beginning of Moses’ story. Along the … Continue reading →

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J2B-2009

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I snuck into Journey To Bethlehem this year. Some day I’ll tell you why I say I “snuck” in…

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A Year Of Grief, Faithfulness, Trustworthiness And Goodness

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Today at 6:15pm my family and I will be observing a moment of silent prayer. It will mark the day and time one year ago that my Mom was ushered in the loving arms of Jesus. At times it feels … Continue reading →

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I Think Jesus Would Zap The Polar Bear Too…

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Just for the record I think Jesus would zap the Polar Bear too…

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Bible Expedition: Prof. Horner Bible-Reading Plan – Day 1

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

My English Professor from TMC, Professor Grant Horner, has developed a Bible Reading Plan that he has adapted from several others. He and a large group of people from Facebook have been on the plan since January and the results … Continue reading →

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Bible Expedition: Habakkuk

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I’m not sure that many of you have taken the time to read this awesome little book in the Old Testament. Yeah it has a funny name but there is nothing funny about this book. Habakkuk has only 3 Chapters … Continue reading →

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Bible Expedition: Hebrews

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I recently read through the entire book of Hebrews in one sitting. Hebrews was written by an unknown Author (although I’ve always leaned toward Apollos) and has 13 chapters and 303 verses. It was surprisingly easy to read through it … Continue reading →

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Truth And Life 2009: Session 1

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Truth And Life Conference 2009 Living In A Broken World: Suffering In The Life Of A Believer The Master’s College Session 1: Seeing The Sovereignty Of God In Our Suffering Dr. John MacArthur Four Thoughts On Evil Evil Exists Natural … Continue reading →

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Way To Go Driscoll!

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

My homeboy Mark Driscoll is currently featured on the front page of the NYTimes website. I have to admit, this article made me laugh big time! Conservatives call Driscoll “the cussing pastor” and wish that he’d trade in his fashionably … Continue reading →

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Back To The Basics

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I heard a story once that when Vince Lombardi first took over the Green Bay Packers he faced some real challenges. Legend has it that one day, out of frustration for their poor performance, he stopped practice and had all … Continue reading →

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