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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.
Christmas: A Lifestyle
Christmas should live in our hearts year-round. As we approach a new year, download this document for encouragement.
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Dec 11, 20224 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Dec 4, 20225 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Nov 20, 20224 min read
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....
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Dr. Vern Minor
Nov 13, 20224 min read
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....
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Nov 6, 20225 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 30, 20226 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 16, 20226 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 9, 20225 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 2, 20225 min read
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, 20225 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Sep 18, 20225 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Sep 11, 20225 min read
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.” ·...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Sep 4, 20223 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Aug 28, 20225 min read
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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Dr. Jackie Minor
Aug 21, 20224 min read
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 (October 2023), the...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Aug 14, 20224 min read
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!...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Aug 7, 20225 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Jul 31, 20224 min read
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...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
Jul 24, 20226 min read
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....
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