Book excerpt: The Sowing Kit: Reflections from Tears to Joy is a compilation of poetry and personal meditations. It is designed to inspire you to see personal challenges as opportunities to sow new seed and begin to reap joy. Each chapter sheds light on the strength that comes through the good fight of faith and the ultimate experience of victory in this life's journey. Have you ever searched your heart to see your love in action? Have you ever felt so heavy or burdened inside that all you can do is cry? Have you ever felt that you're not good enough? Have you ever compromised to the point of settling for less than your worth? The Sowing Kit provides practical tools and thought-provoking insight to encourage readers to face fears, process feelings, and take steps toward healing to strategically grow forward with renewed determination to maintain joy and peace.