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Lucretia is a wife, mom of three, and a TEDx and Q Ideas speaker (Charlotte, NC, 2017). As a former college professor, she designed the popular ‘beginners’ course and study guide, What LIES Between Us: Fostering First Steps Toward Racial Healing. She is the creator and director of the Brownicity.com...

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  1. This is both beautiful and inspirational. I feel like God has recently called me to delve into the topic of loss. I’ve tried to ignore it for a while as this is such a difficult topic. As difficult as it is, it is also necessary as we all face loss in our lifetime and as Christians, I think a lot of times we expect ourselves to be so brave that we don’t allow ourselves to properly grieve. At least this was true in my case and I’m discovering that I’m not alone. Thank you so much for sharing about your journey!

    Christine ♥

    • Christine, I am so sorry for your loss who ever it may be. I agree we often do not give ourselves time to grieve. I am learning that it is a process and that it takes time. My youngest son went home to Jesus 5 years ago on Mother’s Day. I miss him every day and I don’t think that will ever stop. I am happy that his suffering is over and I thank the Lord for that. The ache in my heart is still there

    • Hi Christine!
      Thank you for reading. I am so glad my words resonated with you! I hope you surrender to the invitation to delve into the topic of loss, as the world desperately needs your wisdom and encouragement.

      May we be butterfly people.
      Shalom
      LCB

  2. Love all of this!! Thank you! From the moment I woke at 5 am this morning until now bedtime, the song I was humming in my head, was the first song I heard on the car radio as I drove to work. Everything about today –lead me to praise God and prayer. I spend time reading Scripture every morning before work and every evening before bed. Your words remind me that my “invitation” is near….

    • Hi Micheale!
      Thank you for reading. I am so glad my words resonated with you! And thank you for sharing about your day. God is always present and inviting us to his presence.

      May we be butterfly people.
      Shalom
      LCB

    • Hi Pearl!!
      I LOVE your name!! Thank you for reading. I am so glad my words resonated with you!

      May we be butterfly people who soar above the status quo and see far into hope’s future.
      Shalom
      LCB

  3. Lucretia,

    Beautifully written words. We don’t always understand God’s no’s & at times they can be painful. His ways & timing are higher than ours. I cling to Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not for harm. To give you a hope & a future.” He has each of us on a journey. Waiting to see where He leads me next both in work & life. I want to grow into a beautiful butterfly.

    Blessings 🙂