Dr. Jackie Minor
IMPRISONMENT OR FREEDOM? It's a Matter of Obedience
The command to “obey” or the term “obedience” can conjure up some pretty intense feelings for many people. Why? Because many have been...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
- Aug 20, 2018
- 3 min
IGNITE
Dictionary.com defines the word “ignite” as to set on fire. I’m not sure this was my thinking when I titled the first official event of...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Aug 13, 2018
- 4 min
Grace NOT Gossip
Before I start this blog, I want to share a quick true story. You see, the blog this week was not going to be this topic. In fact, I had...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Aug 6, 2018
- 3 min
A Fresh Start
Some might say one of the advantages to being an educator is the opportunity for a fresh start each year while others might say one of...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jul 30, 2018
- 3 min
Multiplicity
As I write this blog, many teachers are wrapping up their summer to begin a new school year. There is often great excitement and...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jul 23, 2018
- 4 min
The Dreaded Word: Suffering 3 Responses
If I am honest, I would have to confess that I don’t particularly like the word “suffering.” Over the years I have heard numerous pastors...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jul 16, 2018
- 4 min
It Takes Two
We all seem to want a simple fix these days. Social media creates in us a false sense of believing that we can have whatever we want. We...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jul 8, 2018
- 4 min
Live Long and Prosper
Any trekkies out there? Being married to one, I am all too familiar with the phrase “live long and prosper.” I suppose the reason this...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jul 2, 2018
- 4 min
Surviving Setbacks The 3 R’s: Remember, Recite, Respond
Setbacks are a part of life, unfortunately. Setbacks are not a respecter of persons. All of us will face our own desert experiences....
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jun 26, 2018
- 3 min
What Really Matters? Making Decisions That Count
Do you ever lose sight of what is important? I do. Demands at home and work often monopolize my time and thoughts. I do my best to...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jun 18, 2018
- 3 min
inDEPENDENT
If you have lived in America for any length of time, you have probably heard the idiom “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” While I...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jun 11, 2018
- 3 min
We NEED Each Other
Yesterday I took a few moments to scroll through Facebook. I wanted a mindless task. I stumbled on a video shared by a fellow educator,...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jun 4, 2018
- 2 min
Consistency is KEY
If you are human, you have struggled with consistency in some area of your life. I’m not really sure why it is so hard. But. It. Is. For...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- May 28, 2018
- 3 min
It's Gardening Time!
Who doesn’t love summer? Sunshine, flowers, pool, beach, and vacation (to name just a few highlights)! Summer is also a time when many of...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- May 21, 2018
- 3 min
Are you Tethered?
I recently had dinner with an old friend. We quickly caught up on our lives before our conversation turned deep and reflective. I suppose...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- May 14, 2018
- 2 min
The Week After
The Week After…Teacher Appreciation Week It is pretty neat that there is an actual week set aside to appreciate teachers. Someone (there...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- May 8, 2018
- 2 min
Navigating the Battlefield
Like it or not, as Christians we are in a battle. I realize this is not popular to say. Everyone these days wants to focus on the...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- May 1, 2018
- 4 min
Nick
I’m a frequent flyer. Most of the time, I enjoy flying because it is my time to relax a bit and reflect on my day. I am often in my own...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- May 1, 2018
- 2 min
Confusion or Calling?
Have you ever felt God place a calling on your life? I have. Once you felt that calling, did you second guess it? I have. Did you wonder...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jan 22, 2018
- 2 min
The Start of Something New
As an educator, you might be familiar with the lyrics from the song “Start of Something New” from High School Musical. Before writing...
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