Category Archives: Thoughts

6 Months Of Emptiness

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

6 months ago today my Mom was ushered into the loving arms of her Savior. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about her, remember her, or feel the emptiness in my life. For the past … Continue reading →

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You Took The Words Right Out Of My Blog!

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

For the past few weeks as the election gets closer I have found myself defending my decision to vote for Senator Barack Obama. This is probably the first time I have ever defended a Presidential Candidate with logical arguments, personal … Continue reading →

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I Surrender… Some…

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I think I can honestly say we should sing the following song… “Some to Jesus I surrender Some to Him I sort of give I will sometimes love and trust Him In His presence sometimes live I surrender some I … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Grief For 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

For the past 7 years September 11th has been a day that has caused many to pause and ponder the fragility of human life. As a nation we have never experienced grief of this magnitude since Pearl Harbor so many … 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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Big Announcement #2

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Big Announcement #2: I Will Not Be Returning To The Master’s College Okay so maybe I lulled you into a false sense of security when I made my first announcement but to be fair I did warn you a while … Continue reading →

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Big Announcement #1

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Big Announcement #1: This Will No Longer Be An Online Journal About Me As someone who has been blogging and podcasting for three years it’s really easy to think that because you’ve lasted this long, your blog is the best … Continue reading →

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A Few Announcements

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I just wanted to let you all know that I will be making a few announcements here on the blog over the next few weeks. Most of the announcements have to do with some major changes in my life that … Continue reading →

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The IndyMac Failure: Stories From 2008 or 1929?

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Tell me if the following scenario sounds familiar: Over 100 people are standing outside a bank, hoping they can get their money back. The bank had failed and now people were left wondering if everything they had worked so hard … Continue reading →

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Psalm 34

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Here’s passage I’m reflecting on in light of all the events of the past month… Psalm 34 1I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2My soul makes its boast in the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Trusting God And Finding The Faith To Do So

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Right now I am having a hard time trusting God with my life here on earth. You see for the past 8 months my faith has been on what could best be described as a roller coaster with no seat … Continue reading →

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A New Perspective On Life And Death

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

You were probably wondering when I’d get around to posting my thoughts on the recent unexpected turn of events in my Mom’s condition. I guess 3:42am is the perfect time… Right now Mom is sleeping and I am on night … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To The Thug(s) that broke into my car…

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Dear Thug(s)- Hope you’re not offended by the word Thug but then again you committed a crime and broke into my car so I don’t really care if you are offended or not. Oh yeah and… YOU FORGOT THE RADIO … Continue reading →

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Why Barack Obama Finally Left His Church…

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Normally I like to wait for the official story and direct quote from the source, but I wanted to blog about this while it was still fresh in my mind. Some of you may have heard that Barak Obama “resigned” … Continue reading →

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A Long Overdue Update

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Please visit my Mom’s Blog for an update on her condition as well as some prayer requests. DeborahAmes.org

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