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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.

Can I Follow You As I Follow Christ?

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October 21, 2014

My latest article for Christianity Today's Gifted for Leadership: Can I Follow You As I Follow Christ?

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Guilty as Charged: I have the tendency to be Martha and not Mary

August 22, 2013

We all have heard the story of Martha and Mary in the bible. (Luke 10:38-42) Martha was busy “serving” the Lord and Mary sat at the feet of Jesus to learn and commune with Him. At some point, Martha complains to Jesus that her sister is not helping her with the work. Jesus explains to Martha that her sister is doing the most important thing, listening to him. Now, for years people have been telling me to slow down because I was “doing” too much. I admit I had the mentality, “I’ll rest when I go to heaven” or “You aren’t doing anything so don’t try to slow me down.” On the flip side of that, I’ve had people make me feel guilty when I wanted to take much needed rest and rejuvenation. I’ve been weary, but the need to “people please” or the feeling of disappointing God caused me to keep pushing. The result: a tired Carmille. The truth is…we can’t keep pouring out if we are not being poured in to. We can become so bus...

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...

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...