Category Archives: Trials

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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Still Remembering The Lord…

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I’m going to try and cover two topics in this post. First, a brief summary of what the Lord did last Thursday. Second, a brief summary of what the Lord has allowed since then. Last Thursday June 18th, 2009 fourteen … Continue reading →

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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 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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Protected: Big Announcement #3

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

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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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