Christianity?

Visiting Mfangano Island this weekend opened my eyes to the level of Christianity in many places in Africa. Many dedicated church goers here still hold to their African customs and culture. For example a man comes home from church to his polygamist home. From my perspective it is so strange to call yourself a Christian and have 2 or 3 wives. Other Christians will still go to a herbalist or witch doctor with their problems. Which begs the question, "What do you really believe in?" To me it is all or nothing. You are either living you life for Jesus or you are not. I like to think in black or white though it is not always that easy. It is even hypocritical for me to say that since I don't always place Christ #1 in my life.

Many people in this area still see Christianity as a European or American thing. As a missionary (from America) that is not an easy stereotype to overcome. A big part of our job is helping people to understand that God is over everything and that we should allow him to lead us and guide us in our life. A relationship with Jesus should affect every area of our life. It is not a once a day or once a week relationship.