Whether you’re working on your first book, your fifteenth blog post, or just trying to get a sentence down before your lunch break ends, you’ve likely had moments when the ideas seem stuck—like they’re hiding behind a curtain just out of reach. The good news? They’re not far. Often, the spark you need is already right in front of you—you just haven’t noticed it yet.

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.

We salute the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, godmothers, and spiritual mothers who kept the flame of faith burning when the winds of life blew hard. Whether she stood behind a pulpit or at a kitchen sink, whether she marched in protests or whispered prayers over cribs and cracked doors, she carried the light. And that light—Christ’s light—shined through her words, her touch, her discipline, her wisdom, and her sacrifices.

"This is the Way." Four simple words. But within them lies an entire galaxy of meaning, tradition, and silent strength. For this week's Tony's Superhero Saturdays, we travel not to Marvel or DC, but to a galaxy far, far away, spotlighting one of the most unlikely heroes in modern sci-fi mythology: Din Djarin, better known as The Mandalorian.

Life doesn’t always follow our script. We dream, we plan, we plot the course, and then—detour. Delay. Disruption. Denial. But what if the long way around wasn’t a setback, but a setup? What if the closed doors and wrong turns were actually divine protection, and the path you never would’ve chosen became the one that changed everything for the better?

On this Tony’s Timeless Thursdays, we revisit a film that shook America awake in 1991—and still echoes with power, pain, and prophetic truth in 2025: Boyz n the Hood. Written and directed by John Singleton, who became the youngest and first Black director ever nominated for an Academy Award, this film was more than a coming-of-age drama—it was a cultural lightning rod, a cry for help, and a call for change.

There are chapters in fiction that read like prophecy. Moments in novels that bleed into reality so vividly that the line between imagination and truth disappears. Chapter 10 of Book II of S.O.L.A.D.™ is one of those chapters. Titled “A Score to Settle,” it finds our heroes Angelo and Angeline pressed to the limit, their city in chaos, their enemies multiplying, and every ounce of light within them challenged by the encroaching darkness.

Welcome to this week’s Tony Tips Tuesdays, where we dive into one of the most powerful and often overlooked elements in storytelling: internal conflict. As writers, we often chase the big plot twists, the enemy confrontations, and the external stakes. But the truth is, what makes a story resonate—what makes a character stay with us long after we’ve turned the last page—is what they battle within.

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.

Two Sundays ago, we stood at the empty tomb and rejoiced in the risen Savior. We shouted “He is risen!” and clung to the hope that came bursting forth from that garden grave. But what now? What happens in the days after the resurrection? What does it mean to live as resurrected people in a still-wounded, still-weary world? This is the heartbeat of today’s message: We are light-bearers, called to reflect the victory of Jesus in how we live, love, and lead. We do not walk as

As we step into May, International Black Women’s History Month may be behind us—but the spirit of honoring revolutionary Black female heroes lives on. Today’s Tony’s Superhero Saturdays spotlight belongs to one of the most underappreciated yet powerful characters in sci-fi and comics: Martha Washington. In a world torn apart by war, politics, and environmental collapse, Martha Washington stands firm. Not because she was chosen by fate, but because she chose to fight anyway

While we recognize the cultural impact of the Harry Potter stories, today we explore something even more real and sacred: The Favor of Presence—the divine gift of having people who don’t just show up for your celebrations, but who stay for your sorrow. In life, there are moments when the pain feels unbearable, the weight too heavy, the grief too deep. Yet in those seasons, God often sends a special kind of favor—not in the form of solutions, but in the form of people.

With its noir style, emotionally complex storytelling, unforgettable voice acting, and cinematic music, Batman: The Animated Series (BTAS) became the gold standard for superhero television—and a key part of what would evolve into the DC Animated Universe (DCAU). This was one of the animated series that my late dad Tyrone Sr. and I would stop, sit down together, watch and enjoy and talk about afterwards.

And who better to reflect on today than the Black women who have answered that call again and again, often without applause, often through resistance, and often at great cost. Whether through activism, intercession, leadership, motherhood, teaching, or healing—Black women have been answering destiny’s call long before the world recognized their power.

This post also pays tribute to the sacred spaces—real or imagined—that Black women have carved out for themselves across generations. From crowded kitchens to quiet libraries, church basements to front porches, these spaces became more than settings—they became creative sanctuaries.

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.

Today, on the 27th day of International Black Women’s History Month, we lift our voices in celebration and recognition of the divine courage woven into the lives of Black women. Their stories are not just tales of survival—they are testimonies of purpose, power, and perseverance.

She may not lift mountains, fly at supersonic speeds, or command thunder. But Debrii’s power lies in her mind, her mouth, her courage, and her refusal to stay silent — even when the cost is high.

Belief is more than encouragement. It’s a form of favor that breathes life into dormant dreams, ignites courage, and validates worth. And when someone—be it a teacher, a friend, a sister, a mother, or a mentor—believes in you, they are reflecting the very nature of God. Because God believed in us first.

For the 24th day of International Black Women’s History Month, I’m spotlighting a film that roars with creative fire and historical truth: Bessie (2015). This powerful HBO biopic, directed by Dee Rees and starring the incomparable Queen Latifah, tells the story of one of the most iconic voices in American music—Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues.”