Kevin's Theogrimage

i.                     Introduction Trying to be a thoughtful person who is passionate about the gospel of Jesus Christ and its implication to all of life, I sometimes find myself agonizing on how I should think of my African identity in the light of being a Christian. The question of identity, I sense, is what can allow me to understand my place in the the history that has shaped my present being, and the consequences of how to live by faith. The central thesis of this reflection is that our unique Christian identity is what will enable us to engage with our wider culture with vibrancy and vitality. Miroslav Volf locates the necessity of identity in the milieu of the Post-Christian west and the multi-cultural setting of the globalized world. [1] Even though Christians are a majority in Kenya, how these Christians identify themselves has a bearing on how they engage with the society and culture around them. Delanyo Adedevoh advocates for transformation of Africa’s socio-economic

Like any "good Christian", when I'm not my characteristically, forgetful self, I am usually reminded about seeking God in my daily life. Being an analytical person, I sometimes  like to carefully think through what I'm doing and how I'm being. I guess we have a weakness to do this analysis most times. Yet, in our forward looking, we forget how God may be leading us in the present or how He may have led us in the past. The following paragraph captures this well: It’s important that you are seeking God’s will and open to his plans. But there is a danger that you will become so anxious about your vocation, so caught up in a future that does not yet exist, that you will forget about living the life God has already given you. So yes, do put some time and effort into considering your vocation – be open, be generous, be brave. It is a wonderful adventure! But at the same time be grateful for the person you are now, and for the work God has given you to do today. (