Dr. Jackie Minor
THE DAY AFTER: Three Ways to Internalize Christmas
Christmas 2021 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...
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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 19, 20213 min read
THE GIFT OF ASSURANCE: It's Christmas! Claim Your Gift!
It is impossible to think of Christmas without thinking about gifts. For the last few months we have been bombarded by advertisements for...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Dec 12, 20215 min read
Mary’s Response Can Be Our Response!
Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 In...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Dec 5, 20215 min read
From Dread to Delight
Signs of Christmas are everywhere. From the poinsettias in the grocery stores to the bright lights decorating our downtowns, a spirit of...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Nov 28, 20215 min read
DECISIONS, DECISIONS! Making Wise Decisions in an Unwise World
As educators, we make hundreds of decisions daily. Experts estimate we make nearly 1500 decisions during the course of a single day. ...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Nov 21, 20215 min read
The ONE Who Gives
Thanksgiving is a holiday that conjures up warm feelings for me. It isn’t quite as crazy as Christmas, and it represents many things I...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Nov 14, 20216 min read
GO! FIGHT! WIN!
Every time I hear the chant, “Go! Fight! Win!” I am transported back to high school. I grew up in a small town in Southwest Kansas. ...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Nov 7, 20216 min read
Metacognition: It’s Not Just for Kids!
“What are you thinking about right now?” the teacher asked the daydreaming student. “I don’t know,” came the honest response. The teacher...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 31, 20214 min read
Trick or Treat! Father of Lies or Promise Keeper?
Today is Halloween, and I imagine most teachers are not looking forward to the “sugar-high” most students will be experiencing on Monday!...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 24, 20215 min read
A Blueprint for Remaining Steady and Strong
This past week I read several articles cycling through social media on how overwhelmed teachers are feeling this year. High hopes of...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 17, 20214 min read
Embrace the Challenge!
Facing challenges is something many of us would rather do without. Challenges take us out of our comfort zone, setting off an internal...
Kathy Gross
Oct 10, 20214 min read
The Power of “Yet”
“The power of yet!” recently came out of the mouth of my nine-year-old great niece. She was literally quoting her first grade teacher,...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Oct 3, 20215 min read
Classified and Valued
I have been taking walks down memory lane lately. I announced my official retirement last week; as a result, my mind has been flooded...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Sep 26, 20214 min read
Sure and Stable Hope
Life can be hard. This past week I made a new acquaintance on the job. We seemed to bond quickly, and within a short time I learned she...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Sep 19, 20215 min read
With Opportunity Comes Opposition
“There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.” 1 Corinthians 16:9 When I first read these verses penned by...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Sep 12, 20216 min read
Step into the Shade
This is a picture of my backyard. I absolutely love trees. I grew up in Southwest Kansas where trees were at a premium. As a child, I...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Sep 5, 20214 min read
Motive Check
I’m not sure I think much about my motives until my actions are called into question or I experience some type of conflict in my life. If...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Aug 29, 20214 min read
My Hope for Harper: REVISITED
It has been two years since I wrote this blog. Little did I know at the time how interrupted Harper’s school experience would be. In...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Aug 22, 20218 min read
Protect Yourself: Two Key Questions
It’s Back to School! Educators and parents alike are enthusiastic! It has been fun to see all of the beginning of the year pictures,...
Dr. Jackie Minor
Aug 15, 20215 min read
The Olympic Mentality
Wasn’t the Olympics exciting to watch? The celebrations, the personal accomplishments, and even the defeats kept us on the edge of our...
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