Dr. Jackie Minor
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
- Sep 25
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Aug 21
- 4 min
I SEE YOU! Welcome New Staff with Open Arms
Do you have new staff members in your building this year? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (March 2022), the...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Aug 14
- 4 min
It's an Inside Job!
The beginning of the year is such an exciting time. New materials, clean classrooms, fresh faces, renewed energy—it is all so inspiring!...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Aug 7
- 5 min
SOLITUDE: Significant and Serious
You might be wondering why I would write a blog in August about solitude. To be honest, I can’t think of a better time to remind us all...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jul 31
- 4 min
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Approaching a New Year Fully Convinced!
Empty school parking lots are starting to show signs of life. Many administrators and support staff are back at work, and teachers are...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jul 24
- 6 min
Living Victoriously Isn’t An Anomaly!
I hope you had a chance to read last week’s blog by Kathy Gross. If not, you can find it by clicking on the link below....
Kathy Gross
- Jul 17
- 6 min
Celebrating a True Victorious Educator
How many dear friends do you have because your paths crossed as educators? In my opinion, this is one of the biggest blessings of being...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jul 10
- 4 min
Soaking Up the Sonshine!
I have always loved the sun. Growing up in Southwest Kansas was all about summers in the sunshine. I distinctly remember spending long...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jul 3
- 3 min
Independence Is Overrated
July 4, Independence Day, is celebrated as the birth of American independence. No matter who you are, your political party, or your...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jun 26
- 4 min
Skipping Through Summer
It has been a while since I have done much skipping. The last time I did so was with my granddaughters. In preparation for this blog, I...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jun 19
- 4 min
Playing Catch-Up
I cleaned out my pantry today. It was not an overly exciting project, but boy does it feel good! I can’t believe how much stuff we have...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jun 12
- 5 min
REST—Is It REALLY Possible?
Summer is here for most educators and the “to do” list has begun! I can remember spending my summer trying to do everything I had put...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jun 5
- 4 min
PERMISSION TO BOAST
Boasting isn’t a word many of us embrace, and rightfully so. Those who boast are often seen as prideful and self-absorbed, traits no one...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- May 29
- 5 min
Overwhelmed by Tragedy: What Should Be Our Response?
It is with a heavy heart that I pen this week’s blog. I don’t want to talk about the recent shooting in Uvalde, Texas. I don’t want to...
Michael Dennis
- May 22
- 5 min
The Kingdom in the Classroom
It is because I know that you don’t hear this nearly enough that I begin this blog with the words, “thank you.” In a world that is...