Neglect is not always loud and obvious; it’s often quiet and unintentional. It creeps in when we let distractions, discouragement, or doubt stop us from tending what God has entrusted to us. Left unchecked, neglect allows weeds of bitterness, fear, and regret to overrun our soil. Fields that once teemed with potential become wastelands of missed opportunities.

Obstacles can become opportunities. God uses mountains to grow our trust and showcase His power. The woman with the issue of blood pressed through the crowd, despite every reason to stay hidden, and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment. Jairus, desperate for his daughter, chose faith over fear, and witnessed a resurrection. The boy who shared his lunch saw Jesus feed thousands with his small offering. Mountains became moments of miracles.

Michael Holt’s journey began with tragedy. A child prodigy with 14 PhDs and a gold medal in the decathlon, he had achieved every goal a man could dream of—until his wife and unborn child were killed in a car accident. Overcome with grief and guilt, Holt nearly ended his life. But a chance encounter with the spirit of the original Mister Terrific, Terry Sloane, inspired him to channel his brilliance into heroism instead.

God’s restoration is never partial; it’s complete, abundant, and often even better than before. He is the God who turns graves into gardens, ashes into beauty, and mourning into dancing (Isaiah 61:3). Today, let’s dive deep into how God’s favor of restoration works in every area of your life—and how you can embrace it in faith and expectation.

Courage lived up to his name, not because he wasn’t afraid, but because he always faced his fear for the sake of Muriel. Whether it was saving her from an evil eggplant or outsmarting an interdimensional demon cat, Courage never stopped fighting. His fear didn’t make him weak—it made him relatable. And his bravery in the midst of it made him a hero.

There was no lightning bolt. No magic word.No ancient relic passed down from a long-lost ancestor. Just two teenagers. Kevin Edwards and Juanita Grayson stood in a supernatural battlefield in Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™; Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, staring down demonic soldiers, outnumbered and outmatched—or so it seemed. But the truth? They were already equipped.

This truth hits every writer—whether you’re a beginner with a dream or a seasoned wordsmith wrestling through a deadline. Writing is not about bursts of speed but endurance, discipline, and showing up over and over again. One word. One sentence. One chapter at a time.

Welcome back to another Reap What You Sow Mondays with Tony, where the Word meets real life and faith digs deep. Today’s post is for those who feel tired of trying, weary of starting over, or tempted to give up on something you know God once breathed life into. This is your divine instruction: Dig again.

Have you ever looked at what you have and thought, “This just isn’t enough?” Not enough money. Not enough strength. Not enough time, peace, patience, or purpose. But God specializes in doing the miraculous with what seems insufficient. He doesn’t ask us for what we don’t have. He asks us to trust Him with what we do.

Cassandra Cain didn’t have a childhood. She had training—ruthless, relentless, and inescapable. From birth, she was destined to be a living weapon. The daughter of infamous assassins David Cain and Lady Shiva, Cassandra was bred to be a weapon. Her father raised her in silence, depriving her of spoken language so her brain would develop to read only body language. The result? She could predict and counter attacks before they happened—but couldn’t speak, read, or write.

Vision is more than just an idea—it’s a preview of divine intention. It’s God saying, “This is where I’m taking you,” even if the how, when, and where aren’t clear yet. It’s a heavenly nudge in the fog of uncertainty. And the reason vision is favor is because it means God still trusts you with a glimpse of destiny. Proverbs 29:18 (MSG) says: “If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blesse

There are films that entertain, and then there are films that elevate. The Wiz is one of those rare creations that transcends its genre to become a cultural milestone. And on this week's Tony's Timeless Thursdays, I'm spotlighting The Wiz in all its vibrant, soul-infused glory—not just the 1978 cult classic starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, but also the groundbreaking 2015 NBC live adaptation and the Broadway revival that returned in 2023 and continues to tour in 2025.

One of the greatest lies we tell ourselves is: I’ll do what God called me to do when I’m finally in a better place. When I’m not struggling financially… When I’m emotionally healed… When I’m not depressed, anxious, or unsure… But Book II of S.O.L.A.D.™ puts that myth to rest. God uses Angelo while he's speared through, while he’s bleeding, while the Demon Master whispers in his ear to give up. And isn’t that just like God?

It’s easy to focus on your protagonist. They’re the emotional heart, the anchor of your reader’s loyalty. But if your story’s conflict is going to be rich and memorable, your antagonist must be more than just a villain. They must be a person. A soul. A shadow of truth. And that means showing not just their strengths—but their vulnerabilities.

The seed is the Word, the vision, the calling, the goal. But the soil is you. And that soil must be cultivated continuously. What was good soil yesterday can harden over time if we aren’t tending to it. Seasons change, storms roll through, and weeds creep in. A fruitful life is not an accident—it is a result of persistent, Spirit-led cultivation.

This is not the season for secret faith. This is the time to live faith out loud—unapologetically, courageously, and lovingly. Because when we dim our light to avoid discomfort, we also dim the hope, truth, and power that others desperately need to see.

Before Superman soared through the skies or Batman brooded in the shadows, there was The Phantom—a masked, purple-suited crusader whose legend spanned continents and centuries. Today on Tony's Superhero Saturdays, we celebrate The Phantom: The Ghost Who Walks, the jungle warrior who fought injustice with grit, myth, and a legacy carved across generations.

This special edition of Favor Fridays with Tony is not just a tribute—it’s a celebration of favor in human form. Her name is Tajuana, and through her, God has blessed me with love, grace, strength, friendship, and companionship. There’s something extraordinary about the kind of favor that shows up and stays. That walks with you through your most uncertain moments and celebrates with you when the light breaks through. Tajuana has been that for me and more. Today, I honor he

Imitation of Life has been interpreted twice in Hollywood: first in 1934 and again in 1959. Both films center on the lives of two women—one Black, one white—whose paths cross through motherhood, ambition, and love. Despite their different eras, both versions explore race, class, and personal identity with emotional richness.

With those chilling words, readers are thrust into the storm of Chapter 2 from S.O.L.A.D.™ Book II: The Angelo & Angeline Chronicles. It’s not just the beginning of a new story—it’s the beginning of a spiritual, emotional, and physical war for the soul of Memphis and beyond. The skies are cracking with lightning. Dragons fly. Demons march. And yet, in the middle of it all, a group of imperfect heroes chooses to stand firm on faith—even when the ground beneath them trembles.