About the Author

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. Well said. I am now examining what my weapon is. And it may be more than one. Lots to think about this day.

    • Madeline,
      You’re welcome. Thank you for reading. Yes, the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we can dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

    • Susan.
      You’re welcome. Thank you for reading. Yes, the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

  2. This is a wonderful article. Powerful words to help the transformation of our hearts.

    • Jill.
      You’re welcome. Thank you for reading. Yes, I agree — the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

  3. Thank you for these uplifting words. In this world may my weapons of choice be the fruit of the Spirit.

    • Hi Maura!
      You’re welcome. Thank you for reading. Yes, the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

  4. Beautifully said. Thank you for reminding us to forgive others- just as He has forgiven us. Life can be and is beautiful when we embrace and share the love of the Father at all times.

    • Hi mom!
      You’re welcome. Thank you for reading. Yes, the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

    • Hi Janet!
      I’m so glad this resonated with you. Thank you for reading. Yes, the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

  5. I simply love this article. It relates me to what is going on at my church. There are so many
    Grudges and negative feelings going on and it is stifling our growth. Some can see it,
    but others think they are right. What can a person do? This article needs to be shared..
    Thank YOU!

    • HI Frances!
      I’m so glad this resonated with you. Thank you for reading. Yes, the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

  6. Happy Friday Everyone,

    I is very sobering to realize that I have been holding some emotional and mental grudges against “life” because I thought I was doing everything “the right way” but not seeing the outcomes I expected.

    I can’t put a label or name to what I was feeling or what I felt was lacking from my life or my marriage. I believe it was simply peace of mind. I believe that joyfulness is always a part of our spiritual life but we try to aim for happiness which occurs with circumstances and their outcomes.

    We cannot write our lives as it occurs we have to take one step at a time. Then we get to choose wisely or unwisely. It’s our choice, choose life and blessings.

    We have to believe that God wants us to live our lives abundantly. This takes Faith, courage, confidence and bravery. Pray for wisdom because God will give us wisdom and their is no shame credited to us. When we accept the fact that even when negative things attack our lives, God can use those situations to shape our characters into the likeness of Christ. God is more concerned about our character traits than our comfort and leisure time benefits.

    Thank you for listening and please choose well when you get the opportunity.

    With Gratitude,

    Brenda
    Your Sister in Christ

    • Hi Brenda!
      I sincerely appreciate your words of wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing. And I’m so glad that my words resonated with you. Thank you for reading.

      Yes, the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

  7. Lucretia,

    I guess you could say I was holding a grudge about the sudden dramatic change in my job duties. I realize God gave me the job. The change from doing clerical work which I like & am good at to simply stocking 28 ICU rooms each day turned me a bit bitter. To make matters worse the boss who offered me the job & my “new boss” both moved up the ladder in corporation. It all happened quickly with no one telling me anything. Hurt feelings rose up inside me & I became someone I didn’t like. My attitude & actions were unlike me. Through listening to Christian music, watching TV preachers like Steven Furtick & attending worship services God was able to get a hold of my soul & change me. The job hasn’t changed but my attitude has. I’ve become a little more like my old self. No more grudge holding.

    Blessings 🙂

    • Hi Beth!
      I’m so glad that my words resonated with you. Thank you for reading.

      I appreciate you sharing your healing journey. It is a great example of how we can be intentional and determined to de-weaponize.

      And the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

  8. Thank you for this. I sent it to my fiancé who deals with anger from his past. He also deals with baby mama drama.
    Your words spoke to him tonight. Thank you for sharing.

    God bless

    • Hi Cindy!
      I’m so glad that my words are helpful. Thank you for reading and sharing.

      Yes, the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

      Shalom,
      Lucretia

  9. Hi Cindy!
    I’m so glad that my words are helpful. Thank you for reading and sharing.

    Yes, the more we de-weaponize every area of our lives, the more energy we have to dedicate to fulfilling our creative nature. I believe we were created to create in the likeness of our Creator!

    Shalom,
    Lucretia