Dr. Jackie Minor

Summertime and tennis are synonymous for me. I took my first city recreation tennis lesson at the age of nine and have been hooked ever since. Growing up in a small western Kansas town meant tennis was limited to certain seasons of the year. Maybe that's why I still find myself drawn to the courts every summer, even when it's probably too hot to play! For some reason known only to God, He gave me a love for this sport and the physical health to continue playing all these years. I'm grateful...

It’s a bit nerve-racking to attempt a blog that has anything to do with the topic of freedom. Maybe I’m just paranoid, but the word freedom seems to carry so many layers, connotations, and emotions that stepping on toes feels likely. However, my sincere intention isn’t to offend but invite. There is freedom in becoming who God made us to be. We should never feel compelled to conform to an image imposed on us by friends, colleagues, or social media. Such pressure can crush us. Instead, God...

There is something deeply encouraging about hearing how God is working through fellow educators. In a season when teaching often feels increasingly difficult, stories like the one that follows remind us that God is still calling men and women into education and faithfully equipping them to serve with wisdom, perseverance, and love. One of the greatest gifts we can receive as educators is the opportunity to hear from someone who has walked the road before us — someone who understands the joys,...