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Carmille Akande

This blog is about my journey in Christianity as I strive to follow the commands of Matthew 25. I want to love the "least of these", just as my Father has loved me. This blog covers my own personal struggles, my encouragement for others in the struggle, and hopefully a challenge for others to join me and others as we strive to love as Jesus did.

Gifted for Leadership: Trapped in the Church

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July 26, 2013

Gifted for Leadership: Trapped in the Church

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Suicide and Pain: What Are We Missing?

August 12, 2014

This morning I was prepared to write about being a sacred place where others could come for healing, encouragement and restoration. I had no idea Robin Williams committed suicide yesterday. I didn't hear the news because all evening I was sitting with a friend who is going through one of the most difficult times in her life. I also rushed out the door this morning with two friends on my heart who were also going through a great deal of suffering. It was late morning before I found out Robin Williams passed away. Robin Williams, the great comedian? The one who warmed my heart in Patch Adams. The man who challenged me, through Patch Adams, not to just be a professional, but a professional who cared for people. I've read a lot of post on Facebook about how we (those still living) never know what a person is going through on the inside. I've read that a person can be smiling on the outside, but hurting on the inside. While this is cert...

God Has Not Forgotten You

October 11, 2017

I found the biggest challenge in my faith is when I'm facing tremendous hardship. In those times, I wonder why God doesn't come to my rescue immediately. The hardest part is knowing that he can rescue me at any time, but there is no immediate rescue. I question where is God? Why is he allowing me to suffer like this? In these times, I remind myself of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. They were friends of Jesus. One day Lazarus becomes sick and they sent a message to Jesus. Now you would think that because they were faithful followers of Jesus he would rush to their aid at once, but he didn't. He stayed where he was two more days. When Jesus finally arrives, Lazarus had died. When you are a follower of Jesus, we expect to see good things happen in our lives. When trouble appears, we turn to prayer and ask God to help us. Afterwards, we expect God to come and assist us. Unfortunately, he doesn't always come and rescue us when and how we want him too. Are you a fol...

Anna the Prayer Warrior: the Faith of a Little Girl

July 21, 2014

I started attended a small prayer meeting a few months ago, but little did I know the lesson I would learn on faith. I’ve walked with Jesus for a long time, but it took a 10 year old girl to teach me about unadulterated faith. Anna*, a 10 year old girl, taught me about what it truly means to have faith. She has touched my heart and I will remember her story of faith for the rest of my life. Anna attends our weekly prayer meeting with her parents. She usually hangs out in another room watching television, but I now know that she does much more than that! One day our pastor was teaching on the power of prayer and faith. He was sharing his testimony about being hungry and not knowing where his next meal would come from. He shared with our group about the times he had to go his c...