Category Archives: Trials

Looking Over My Shoulder…

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

When I’m at work I’m always looking over my shoulder. The desk that I am at is wonderful because it faces a window but he disadvantage is that the door and the rest of the office is behind me. I … Continue reading →

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Our Second Mother’s Day Without Mom…

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Today I spent the day with my Sister and her Boyfriend Daniel driving out to Riverside to place flowers on my Mom’s grave. It was a tough outing but it needed to be done. It helped not to be alone … Continue reading →

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When In The Darkness

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Something I wrote over the past few days… When In The Darkness When in the darkness of this life I pass I wonder when reprieve will come at last ‘Twill always cause my heartfelt thoughts to swirl To fight against … Continue reading →

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Abide With Me

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Love this song and keeping the words close to my heart right now… She sings the first and last verse but I’ve included them all because they are powerful. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord … Continue reading →

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Broken

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Instead of using my own words… I’ll borrow words from someone else to describe where things are at for me right now… As you’ll see very little needed editing… It is another one of those posts. You know, the ones … 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.

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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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Pray For Peggy Sturgis…

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

One of the gals that is part of my New Church Family is close friends with an amazing lady named Peggy Sturgis. She in the end stages of Ovarian Cancer, has a wonderful husband an 4 amazing children. Of course … 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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What Direction To Go In 2010…

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Thanks to all of you who have been praying for  my Aunt. We have all been very encouraged by the love and support that you have shown. I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted a personal update but … Continue reading →

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Update On My Aunt #05

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Dear Friends- I just want to thank you again for all of your love and support and prayers for my Aunt and my Family as we’ve been battling through these tough days. My Aunt’s condition continues to improve and is … Continue reading →

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Update On My Aunt #04

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Dear Friends- Thank you all so much for your love and support. Your prayers are being answered: 1. I had a VERY safe trip from LA to NV with no traffic problems and very few people on the road. The … Continue reading →

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Update On My Aunt #03

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Dear Friends- In about 30 minutes I am going to be leaving to drive to Las Vegas, Nevada to be with my Aunt and Grandmother. My Aunt has been have repeated strokes for the past 48 hours and is getting … Continue reading →

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Time To Catch Up…

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Well it has been several months since I’ve had a real blog and a lot has happened since then. Here are some of the things that have been happening: 1. My Aunt Has Been In And Out Of The Hospital. … Continue reading →

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