Welcome to another Reap What You Sow Mondays with Tony—a time for faith, focus, and forward movement. Let’s talk about the fight that comes when you’re on the edge of something big. When you're walking in purpose and sowing in faith, it can be tempting to think that the moment your harvest is near, peace will automatically surround you. But anyone who's truly labored in the Spirit knows this truth: the harvest comes with warfare.

Welcome, dear readers, to a new edition of Reap What You Sow Mondays with Tony. As we move into the heart of spring, flowers are blooming and trees are bursting into life—but even in this vibrant season, we’re reminded that growth doesn’t happen overnight. Today, we’re talking about the slow bloom—the kind of transformation that takes time, patience, and trust in God’s perfect timing.

Throughout history, Black women have carried dreams into spaces where doubt was planted. They have walked on waters of uncertainty, injustice, rejection, and fear—because when God said “Come,” they obeyed. Today, we honor those water walkers—the ones who dared to believe that faith could carry them farther than fear ever could. They didn’t wait for safety. They didn’t wait for applause. They didn’t wait for permission. They stepped out—and God met them on the water.

For far too long, Black women have been fed a dangerous lie. A lie so insidious that it’s often passed down, internalized, and masked in applause: “You are only as valuable as what you can produce, provide, or perform.” But the truth is this: God never required you to earn what He’s already declared.

There is something sacred, something powerful, and something holy about a Black woman who keeps showing up.

Black women have long sown in struggle—but they have reaped in strength.

This isn’t just a post. This is a thank-you letter. This is a sacred reflection. This is a celebration of women...

Today, I want to honor the countless women whose labor is often unseen, unheard, + uncelebrated—yet undeniably powerful and world-changing.

Women have faced adversity, shattered barriers, and turned their greatest challenges into their greatest triumphs.

Women throughout history have planted these seeds in their families, communities, and nations, ensuring that future generations would reap.

The impact of women’s contributions—whether in leadership, education, faith, science, activism, or the arts—cannot be overstated.

History has taught us that what we see, what we hear, and what we believe about ourselves shapes our destiny.

We reflect not only on the triumphs and struggles of those who came before us but also on the responsibility we carry to shape the future.

The journey of Black history is one of sowing seeds in difficult soil, nurturing those seeds with determination and faith, and trusting God.

The history of Black excellence, resilience, and faith is a testament to the power of sowing and reaping.

Weeding out negativity—removing anything that threatens to choke out growth and keep us from reaching our full potential.

Today, as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are reminded of the power of hope, unity, and servant leadership.

Today marks a significant milestone: the 100th daily "Tony Posts" I have shared since my last day as a full-time employee.

Planting seeds is a powerful first step, but without consistent care, even the healthiest seeds may never grow to their full potential.

Planting seeds is a powerful metaphor for life. We sow seeds with our words, actions, and decisions.