http://blog.dmichaelclary.com Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:03:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The first reason why I'm planting a racially diverse church in Cincinnati: it's biblical. The second reason is this: The world wants racial reconciliation, but only the gospel can deliver it. Everywhere you look, from corporate advertisements to college promotional materials to fashion magazines, it is clear that people want ... http://blog.dmichaelclary.com/2008/08/25/why-im-planting-a-racially-diverse-church-in-cincinnati-10-reasons/ The number one reason why I'm planting a racially diverse church in Cincinnati is simply this: It's Biblical. I'm not doing this because a focus group survey revealed a "market niche" for a racially diverse church. I'm doing this because I simply cannot escape what the Bible has to ... http://blog.dmichaelclary.com/2008/08/15/why-im-planting-a-racially-diverse-church-in-cincinnati/ Are Cincinnati's race problems overblown? It all depends on who you ask. I recently hosted a team of about 20 high school students from Spartanburg, SC, who were here to help me canvass the city, take surveys, and get a better grasp on the spiritual climate in Cincinnati. I made the ... http://blog.dmichaelclary.com/2008/08/04/are-cincinnatis-race-problems-overblown/ Laura and I have now been living in Cincinnati for over a month. When we first set out to move here, I had two assumptions. First, ministry is going to be difficult and we will likely face opposition. Second, God has given me a great wife and family and our home would ... http://blog.dmichaelclary.com/2008/07/31/spiritual-warfare/ Things have been crazy for us! We are trying to get settled in to our new home and get everything unpacked and put in the right place. Our basement couch wouldn't fit in the basement, our desk wouldn't fit up the stairs, and so we've had to perform a total ... http://blog.dmichaelclary.com/2008/07/18/ok-i-live-here-what-now/