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VICTORIOUS EDUCATORS BLOG
Every educator wants to make a difference. Time spent with God interacting with Him through His word is essential to our success. Our blogs are available to support you, encourage you and guide you. As you read through the posts below, feel free to use our free reflection forms to process alone or with others.
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DEAR EDUCATOR: This Summer, Please Rest. Really Rest.
I’ll never forget the summer I transformed our entryway with subtle, hand-painted stripes long before HGTV made statement walls all the...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Jun 14 min read
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INSIGHTS FROM A VICTORIOUS EDUCATOR: Beverly Simmons
Victory Series: It’s Time to Share! In our pursuit of living boldly for Christ, it's easy to think our story must be dramatic or publicly...
Dr. Jackie Minor
May 187 min read
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ONE TEAM, ONE PURPOSE: Celebrating Our Calling as Christian Educators
As we approach Teacher Appreciation Week, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to be a Christian educator. For many of us, teaching is...
Dr. Jackie Minor
May 44 min read
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The Unseen Treasures: An Easter Egg Hunt and the "I AM"
It was a sunny spring Saturday morning in April when our oldest daughter experienced her first official Easter egg hunt. She had...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Apr 207 min read
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PLANTING AND WATERING. Hope in the One Who Brings Growth
I don’t like chores. I do them, but I must admit that I don’t always do them with a cheerful heart. One of the chores I don’t mind so...
Dr. Garrett Prevo
Apr 65 min read
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FROM RELAY RACES TO REFLECTION. Embracing the Final Stretch of the School Year
Years ago – actually, I should probably admit it was decades ago – I ran relay races on the track team. Our coach would arrange us by...
Hannah Funk-Fishburn
Mar 235 min read
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Rediscovering What’s Really Important When Perks Disappear
Sometimes the little things that make us uncomfortable can uncover deeper feelings or issues we didn’t even know we had. Initially, what...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Mar 95 min read
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GOD IS IN THE WAITING - Finding Peace and Purpose in His Perfect Timing
How many times have you thought to yourself, “I need to be more patient”? Have you been in a situation when you had to practice patience?...
Keisha Hill
Feb 236 min read
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SHARE THE LOVE: It’s More Than a Feeling
I know I might be showing my age, but doesn’t the title of this blog make you want to hum Boston’s "More Than a Feeling"? If you haven’t...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Feb 95 min read
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Finding True Rest in 2025: Every Educator's Need
There is something about the word rest that resonates with me. If you are an educator, I’m sure you feel the same way. Rest is a precious...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Jan 266 min read
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AN EDUCATOR’S JOURNEY OF FAITH: Lessons of Surrender and Growth
May will mark the end of my career in public education. Over these past 33 years, I have had the privilege of serving the Lord in various...
Robert Leis
Jan 125 min read
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UNLEASH BELIEF AND FAITH: A Path to Victory and Transformation in 2025
As I sit down to write this blog, I feel exhausted. I’m willing to bet that most of you are, too. Although you’ve been on Christmas...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Dec 29, 20245 min read
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The Domino Effect of Saying “Yes” - Insights from Victorious Educator – Angela Dick
Victory Series: It’s Time to Share! God is at work every day, all day in our schools, through the lives of Christian educators. One of...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Dec 15, 20248 min read
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Join the Movement: Support Christian Educators This Giving Tuesday!
Over the past month, we have been focusing on embracing our uniqueness and stewarding our gifts. Last week, Vern Minor tackled the...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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TO GIVE OR NOT TO GIVE. Insights from Victorious Educator – Vern Minor
Victory Series: It’s Time to Share! Over the past month, we have focused on the theme of stewardship and how we are called to use our...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Nov 24, 20248 min read
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THANKSGIVING WITH A TWIST: Celebrating Your Unique Gifts and Talents
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Bulletin boards will be full of turkeys portraying expressions of thankfulness as we are encouraged...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Nov 17, 20246 min read
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EXERCISING OUR GIFTS: Insights from a Victorious Educator
Victory Series: It’s Time to Share! God is at work every day all day in our schools through the lives of Christian educators. It’s so...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Nov 3, 20247 min read
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: A Call to Serve
As a lifelong educator, I learned to be very protective of my time. Juggling work and family often required more hours in the week than...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 20, 20246 min read
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AS YOU GO: A Personal Testimony of Discipleship
I was recently asked to recall individuals (apart from immediate family) who had influenced the direction of my life for the glory of God...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 6, 20245 min read
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CONNECTING THE DOTS ON YOUR PROVIDENTIAL WORKSHEET: Why it Matters!
When we last visited our granddaughters, I observed a digital variation on the classic game of "connect-the-dots." Simple worksheets to...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Sep 8, 20244 min read
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