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Kelvin Chabogo 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇰🇪 Disciple of Jesus Christ | Writer | Student of the Bible | Husband | Father |

26/12/2025

Doing the Nairobi Mombasa route 485km

24/12/2025

Revival or Reformation? What the Church in Africa Truly Needs

The prosperity gospel has caused deeper harm to the Church in Africa than in almost any other region of the world. Its effects are visible in shallow discipleship, fragile faith, and a Christianity that collapses the moment suffering appears.

What Africa needs at this moment is not another emotional revival. What Africa needs is a reformation. Something closer to what Martin Luther ignited in the sixteenth century. A return to historic, orthodox Christianity that is rooted in Scripture, doctrine, and endurance.

Think about what happens when a new believer is introduced to a feel-good gospel from the very beginning. They are taught that faith guarantees comfort, money, health, and ease. They are told that problems disappear when one believes correctly or gives generously enough. That kind of foundation does not prepare anyone for real life.

So when trials come, and they always do, the conclusions are predictable.

First, they assume God has abandoned them.
Second, they begin to think Satan is stronger than God. And third, they conclude that they must have failed somewhere, perhaps by not giving enough, not praying hard enough, or not locating the right man of God.

This mindset produces restless believers who move from church to church, altar to altar, conference to conference, searching for someone to remove suffering rather than learning how to endure it. The tragedy is not that they are suffering, The tragedy is that they were never discipled.

If they had been grounded properly from the start, they would have known that trials, temptations, and persecution are not interruptions to salvation, they are indeed part of it. Jesus Himself made this clear; He taught that following Him involves loss, sacrifice, and difficulty, and that reward in this life comes together with persecution.

The gospel never promised a trouble-free life. It promised a transformed one. Thus, Christianity has never been a bed of roses. True Christianity is costly; There are seasons of joy and seasons of sorrow. There are moments of laughter and moments of tears. Faith does not cancel pain, but it gives meaning to it.

This is why the words of Jesus Christ matter so deeply; He did not deny the reality of suffering. He acknowledged it, then commanded courage. He told us to take heart, not because the world would be easy, but because He has already overcome it.

Until the Church in Africa returns to this kind of gospel, a gospel that forms resilient believers rather than religious consumers, the damage will continue. What is needed now is not excitement, but truth. Not spectacle, but substance. Not promises of ease, but a faith strong enough to stand when life becomes hard.

AID THROUGH DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMAid Through Discipleship is a holistic empowerment program by the Kelvin Chabogo Foundat...
23/12/2025

AID THROUGH DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM

Aid Through Discipleship is a holistic empowerment program by the Kelvin Chabogo Foundation. The program provides food support to widows for a period of six months while walking with them through intentional discipleship, financial stewardship training, and basic business skills.

During the six-month period, we disciple the widows using biblical principles, teach them how to budget their money wisely, and guide them on how to manage and grow small businesses. We do not impose a one size fits all model. Instead, we identify what each widow is already doing to generate income and help strengthen that area of specialization through practical training and biblical insight.

At the end of the six months, each widow graduates from the program and receives KES 100,000 to boost her existing business or income-generating activity. The goal is long term sustainability, dignity, and spiritual growth, not dependency.

We began this initiative as a pilot project with two widows, and the results have been very encouraging. The program has proven effective both spiritually and economically.

We are now rolling out the Aid Through Discipleship Program across all 47 counties in Kenya. In each county, we will enroll five widows, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 235 widows nationwide.

How We Recruit Widows

We work exclusively through local churches. Pastors serve as our primary point of contact and act as trusted partners on the ground. A pastor identifies a needy widow within their congregation and contacts us. Our team then visits the church and conducts a needs assessment to verify the situation. Once the widow meets the program criteria and passes the assessment threshold, she is enrolled into the program.

This church-based model ensures accountability, accurate identification of need, and ongoing spiritual support for each widow.

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20/12/2025

Go back to the place of Prayer!

Go pray and you begin to see victory as you did before!

Never neglect the place of Prayer

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN DAY 1 OF 25How the Celebration of Jesus' Birth Began?Today marks the beginning of our 25-day countdo...
30/11/2025

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN DAY 1 OF 25

How the Celebration of Jesus' Birth Began?

Today marks the beginning of our 25-day countdown to Christmas. Christmas falls on December 25, and today is November 30, which means we have exactly 25 days to reflect on the greatest event in human history: the coming of Jesus Christ into the world.

Many people debate Christmas. Some say Christians should not celebrate it because early celebrations overlapped with pagan festivals. Others claim it is not the real birthday of Jesus. However, if you study history carefully, you will discover that Christmas did not begin as a pagan feast. It began because the early church wanted to honor the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus the Christ. They wanted the world to remember that God became man.

Yes, it is true that the earliest Christians did not celebrate the birth of Jesus; their focus was on His death and resurrection. But as the universal Church grew, believers realized that the Incarnation is also central to the gospel. Without Jesus coming in the flesh, there would be no cross and no resurrection.

By the third and early fourth centuries, Christian leaders began discussing a specific day to commemorate the birth of Jesus. The celebration became more formal in the 300s AD, especially after Christianity became legal in the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine.

I. Why Was December 25 Chosen?

Well, December 25 was chosen around AD 336, during the time of Bishop Julius I of Rome. He is widely believed to be the leader who officially designated December 25 as the day Christians would celebrate the Nativity of Jesus.

But why this date? Well, because people were already gathering during that season. Long before Christmas, the Roman Empire had major festivals during that period. The most popular one was Saturnalia, and later an imperial celebration called Sol Invictus.

Let me explain what was happening:

1. Saturnalia (December 17–23)

This was the biggest Roman festival of the year; it honored the god Saturn. During Saturnalia, the entire empire stopped work. People feasted, exchanged gifts, visited one another, played games, sang in the streets, and celebrated publicly.

It was basically a long holiday week when all of Rome gathered to celebrate.

2. Sol Invictus (December 25)

Later, the Roman emperors introduced another festival called Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, which means "the birthday of the Unconquered Sun." It happened on December 25.

This celebration glorified the sun god as the bringer of light after the darkest period of the year. So why did this matter for Christmas? It mattered because these festivals already brought crowds together. Early Christians realized that people were available, gathered, and celebrating. So instead of avoiding the season, the church chose to redeem it by directing people to the true Light, Jesus Christ.

Christians did not copy the worship. They replaced it. They took the day, removed the idols, and centered it on Christ. This is why December 25 became the official date: the Church wanted to overshadow pagan festivals with a celebration that honored Jesus, the true "Light of the World."

Indeed, choosing that date was strategic. Instead of fighting the culture, the church transformed it. During a time when Romans filled the streets with festivals, Christians proclaimed a new message: the true Light has come into the world. And thus, they replaced darkness with light and replaced idol festivals with the celebration of Christ.

II. Why Everything Belongs to God, Not Idols

Indeed, the entire creation belongs to the Lord. Days, seasons, months, and years do not belong to idols. They belong to God. When Jesus came, He broke the authority of idols and principalities, and because of His victory, no day is "unclean" for the believer. Christians have the authority to take any day and dedicate it to the glory of God.

Remember, nothing God created belongs to Satan! Everything created belongs to the Creator. Consequently, it is completely right for believers to celebrate Christmas because we are celebrating the birth of our Savior. Jesus is the reason for the season!

The coming of Christ defeated paganism, not the other way around. Christmas is thus proof that the gospel conquered cultures, nations, and kingdoms. What was once pagan now bows to Christ. Christmas is not about idols; it is about victory. It is about God entering human history. It is about light shining in darkness.

Christmas is about Emmanuel, God with us.

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DID ALL CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS COME FROM THE ROMAN CATHOLIC? People often claim that every Christian denomination came ...
28/11/2025

DID ALL CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS COME FROM THE ROMAN CATHOLIC?

People often claim that every Christian denomination came from the Roman Catholic Church. Indeed, this idea sounds persuasive only to people who have not studied early church history. When we look at the records of the first centuries, we discover that Christianity never began as a Roman Catholic institution. The church was a global family long before Rome claimed supremacy.

In the early centuries, the word “pope” did not even belong to Rome. It simply meant “father,” and many bishops were addressed by that title. The earliest Roman bishop who seems to have been called “pope” is Bishop Marcellinus in the late 200s, but even then the word was not exclusive. Rome did not secure exclusive rights to the title until the eleventh century. In 1073, Gregory VII issued reforms stating that only the Bishop of Rome may be called “papa.” That move was part of a wider campaign to elevate the Roman bishop above all others.

Before this claim of supremacy, the church operated through the Pentarchy. Five major patriarchal centers carried equal weight. These were the Bishop of Rome, the Bishop of Constantinople, the Bishop of Alexandria, the Bishop of Antioch, and the Bishop of Jerusalem. Each patriarch oversaw the church in their region. Together they met in councils, defended the faith, and protected the unity of the church.

The trouble began when Rome started insisting on universal authority. The Roman bishop argued that because Peter ministered in Rome, his successors held authority over the entire Christian world. The other patriarchs respected Rome’s seniority but rejected the idea that one bishop could rule the rest, they believed leadership belonged to the collective voice of the five patriarchs working together.

This disagreement grew for centuries and eventually set the stage for the Great Schism of 1054 AD. The break did not happen overnight, It was the result of long-standing tension. Several issues contributed to the schism.

First was the question of authority. Rome held that the pope had universal jurisdiction, the east held a conciliar model, rejecting the idea that one patriarch could override the others.

Second was theology. When Rome added the Filioque clause to the Nicene Creed without an ecumenical council, the east objected. They disagreed with both the theology and the unilateral amendment.

Third was culture. The east spoke Greek, the west spoke Latin. Their liturgies, customs, and approaches to theology grew apart, creating distance and misunderstanding over the years.

The final spark came in 1054. The Bishop of Rome representatives arrived in Constantinople with a bull of excommunication; They placed it on the altar during service. The act was bold, but it was also illegitimate. Pope Leo IX, whose name appeared on the document, had already died three months earlier. Without a living pope, the bull carried no legal authority, but the Roman delegation acted as though they still represented him. The patriarch, Michael Cerularius, responded by excommunicating the delegation, not the entire western church.

This exchange became the symbolic moment of the Great Schism. The relationship between east and west had already suffered, but 1054 exposed the final break. From then on, the western church developed into what we now call the Roman Catholic Church, and the eastern church continued as the Eastern Orthodox Church.

The key point is simple. Christianity did not start as a Roman Catholic system. It began as an apostolic movement spread across the world and shaped through the leadership of the five patriarchs. Rome is part of the story, but it was never the whole story. When people learn this history, they stop repeating the idea that every Christian denomination came from Rome. Christianity is far older, broader, and richer than that.

27/11/2025

When God Is Silent

Have you ever noticed that God never told Job about the conversation He had with Satan before everything collapsed around him? Job lost his children, his wealth, and his health, yet God never pulled him aside to explain why. Even when Job finally spoke with God face to face, God still did not reveal any of it. Job walked through his suffering without ever knowing what happened in the unseen realm. He simply endured, held on, and in the end, he won.

You might lose your job, and God will not tell you why. You might lose a loved one, and heaven will remain silent. You might walk through seasons that shake you to your core, and your "why" may hang in the air, met only with holy silence.

But here is the truth: silence does not mean absence, silence does not mean abandonment, silence does not mean God has forgotten your name. Well, why then does God sometimes withhold answers? Notice what Deuteronomy 29:29 Here;

"The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us" (NKJV).

There are hidden purposes and eternal plans that belong to God alone not because He is cruel, but because He is sovereign. First, some mysteries are too vast for us to comprehend. You as a person might see one chapter, But God sees the entire story. You see the thread; He sees the tapestry!

Second, knowing the "why" would rob us of intimacy through trust. If God explained everything, you would no longer need faith you would have formulas. But God is making you a child who knows how to rest in His arms even when the path is dark.

Third, the process of not knowing is where transformation happens! In the waiting, in the unknowing, in the seasons where heaven feels silent, your character is refined and your faith is strengthened.

And finally, God's silence often means He is working on something bigger than you can see! Behind the curtain of heaven, grace is moving. The silence is not emptiness, it is the sacred pause before breakthrough.

Therefore, If you are going through a painful season, stop chasing prophetic explanations for everything. Stop trying to understand why bad things happen to good people. Settle your heart. Commit your situation to God and trust Him to walk you through every step.

Notice how James 1:2 encourages us;

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials"( NKJV).

Now, this is not easy, but it is still God's instruction, God expectsus to count it all joy when we go through suffering. Remember this, Sometimes God will remain quiet just as He was quiet when Jesus cried, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" That silence was not rejection. It was purpose. It was the calm before glory. God may be quiet in your situation because what is coming next is far greater than what you are facing right now.

God has never been careless with your life. Every tear you have cried, He has seen it. Every prayer you have whispered, He has heard. The fact that He has not yet answered does not mean He is absent, it means He is sovereign.

You might be crying today, but the story is not finished. Grace is working behind the scenes. God is writing a narrative that will one day make you fall to your kneesnot in despair, but in awe. Job never received a detailed explanation, but God revealed Himself; His power, His majesty, His unfathomable wisdom. And Job realized that knowing God was greater than knowing why.

Therefore know today that, the things that have been revealed to you are enough; God has shown His love in the cross. He has proven His faithfulness in resurrection. While the secret things remain mysteries, the revealed things are anchors: God is good. God is faithful. God is with you. Thus' Keep trusting Him even when heaven feels quiet.You may not know why, but God does. And when He is done, the outcome will be greater, stronger, and more beautiful than anything you lost along the way.

Remember, The secret things belong to the Lord. But His promise belongs to you: He will never leave you. He will never forsake you.
Keep holding on. The silence is not the end. It is the sacred space where faith is born.

Selah!

WHAT IS KELVIN CHABOGO FOUNDATION DOING?We remain committed to standing with the widows we support. Scripture reminds us...
26/11/2025

WHAT IS KELVIN CHABOGO FOUNDATION DOING?

We remain committed to standing with the widows we support. Scripture reminds us that whoever gives to widows and the fatherless lends to the Lord, and this truth shapes everything we do.

Our focus is simple. We reach the most vulnerable in our communities, meet their practical needs, and walk with them as disciples of Christ. Compassion and discipleship go hand in hand for us.

If this aligns with your heart and you would like to take part in this work, you can use the M-Pesa Paybill below to send your support.

Paybill: 522533
Account: 7990101
Business Name: Kelvin Chabogo Foundation

Thank You for your Support.

IN NEED OF PRAYERS?There are times when you just need someone to talk to or pray with you, And thats what Kelvin Chabogo...
24/11/2025

IN NEED OF PRAYERS?

There are times when you just need someone to talk to or pray with you, And thats what Kelvin Chabogo Foundation is all about! We have team members ready to pray for you.

If you need prayers please fill out the prayer request form and let our staff pray for you

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KITUI MISSION UPDATEThe mission is progressing well, and we are grateful for God’s faithfulness.We expect 2026 to includ...
22/11/2025

KITUI MISSION UPDATE

The mission is progressing well, and we are grateful for God’s faithfulness.

We expect 2026 to include more mission work both locally and internationally. If you are interested in joining us as a volunteer, you are welcome to apply early.

Benefits of volunteering with Kelvin Chabogo Foundation

1. You receive free training. Our Bible School begins this January, and volunteers will study at no cost.

2. You travel often as part of regular mission work.

3. You receive a recommendation letter at the end of your volunteer service, which can support job applications or visa.

4. You gain hands-on experience in ministry and community service.

5. You work with a team that helps you grow spiritually and personally.

6. You build leadership and communication skills through real field work.

7. You connect with partners and organizations that may open future opportunities.

8. You make a direct impact on communities that need support and encouragement.

Here is the link to apply:

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09/11/2025

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