Dr. Jackie Minor
THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE. What Does It Look Like in School?
A couple of weeks ago the weather here in Texas was unseasonably warm. The wind was mild, and the sun was shining. It was perfect...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jan 15
- 4 min
STRONG, SENT, AND SUCCESSFUL - Mighty Educator, The Lord is With You!
Does God ever “Wow!” you? Does He ever send you a message that makes you pause and say, “OK. I’m listening, God!” I was reading in...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jan 1
- 6 min
BY FAITH in 2023. What Will It Take to Be a Hero?
The past few months have been pretty special for me. My oldest daughter and her family have been within 30 minutes of us as they prepare...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Dec 27, 2022
- 4 min
NOT SO FAST! Stop and Consider Three Ways to Internalize Christmas
Christmas 2022 is in the books. All the hype is over, and as much as we want to embrace the spirit of the season, many educators are...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Dec 18, 2022
- 4 min
CHRISTMAS: A Celebration of Life – YOURS!
I hope the title of this blog got your attention! You might be wondering what in the world I am talking about since we all know Jesus is...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Dec 11, 2022
- 4 min
A PRESENT OF PRESENCE: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
I love Christmas time! I have such fond memories of singing Christmas carols, reuniting with family, opening gifts, and eating (or should...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Dec 4, 2022
- 5 min
DISCIPLINE—EVERY TEACHER’S WORST NIGHTMARE. What Does the Bible Have to Say?
When it comes to teaching, discipline is not one of my favorite topics. I really do think I was traumatized during my administrative...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Nov 20, 2022
- 4 min
A Better Thanksgiving with Very Little Effort!
When it comes to most things in life, we all want to get better and be better. That certainly holds true in the field of education....
Dr. Vern Minor
- Nov 13, 2022
- 4 min
Sticks and Stones
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. I suspect many of us used this response when we were children....
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Nov 6, 2022
- 5 min
MAINTAIN A HEART OF THANKFULNESS: Practical Advice for Every Educator
“I’m always so busy during the holidays just trying to keep my head above water. The time between Halloween and Christmas is often a...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Oct 30, 2022
- 6 min
EVERYDAY OCCURRENCES: Opportunities to Change a Life
Sometimes the Lord gives us a glimpse into something wondrous. He provides chances in life to view familiar scenes through new eyes, eyes...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Oct 23, 2022
- 3 min
HELP US SERVE YOU. Your Input Is Vital!
I want to start off by thanking you for taking the time to read this blog. I realize time is precious, and the fact that you are willing...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Oct 16, 2022
- 6 min
WHAT DID YOU LEARN TODAY? Why Is This Question So Important?
How many of you have ever asked your own children, “What did you learn today?” I suspect many of your kids responded like mine by...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Oct 9, 2022
- 5 min
THE BENEFITS OF SUFFERING - What Is God Up To?
It isn’t fun to write a blog on suffering. Suffering is not a topic anyone wants to talk about. It is so much easier to pretend it...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Oct 2, 2022
- 5 min
THE GOODNESS OF GOD: What It Is and Why It Matters
When I think of all the sermons I’ve heard, the Bible studies I’ve completed, and the books I’ve read, I don’t remember anyone ever...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Sep 25, 2022
- 5 min
SURVIVING SEASONS OF DROUGHT: From Brown and Withering to Green and Flourishing
I want to use this week’s blog to tell you about something that may seem a little unusual. It seems lately I have been thinking in terms...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Sep 18, 2022
- 5 min
NEW YEAR, NEW OPPORTUNITIES: Making the Most of Our Time
The beginning of each new school year is always so exciting. The smell of fresh paint and clean rooms awakens our senses to a fresh...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Sep 11, 2022
- 5 min
WHO ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Three tips to Silencing Our Inner Critic
It is heartbreaking when students say something like the comments listed below. · “I’m not good at this.” · “I’m so stupid.” ·...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Sep 4, 2022
- 3 min
Celebrating Labor Day Through the Eyes of a Christian Educator
For some reason, the word “labor” conjures up weird pictures in my head. I don’t know why, but I automatically visualize men, dirty and...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Aug 28, 2022
- 5 min
Is It OK to Be Needy?
It probably isn’t popular or even wise to admit one’s neediness these days. For the purposes of this blog, I am not referring to...
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