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title: Thomas Day
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#  Thomas Day

 

 

 

 ![]() Thomas Day taught high school English and drama for 41 years, 38 of those years at Timothy Christian High School in Elmhurst, IL, directing over 75 plays and musicals and coaching the golf team for 25 years. After retiring in 2013, he worked as a caddie and operations staff member at Butler National Golf Club. Inspired by former students who loved hearing “Mr. Day” read aloud in class, he pursued voice acting. In retirement, Thomas and his wife, Deborah, enjoy traveling and spending time with their 17 grandchildren.

 

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## Articles by Thomas Day

  [     ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iat-footsteps.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=0d00dcc9&v=30ed0bb39202098f0b884888042ab72fdc750546defc1e0bed27e1b88acd2af0)   Essays 

 Jun 19, 2026 

### Footsteps: A Remembrance

 By Thomas Day

Our lives are often shaped by the examples of those who have gone before us. How might ordinary faithfulness in our daily lives prepare and shape the next generation for lives of service?

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 ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/footsteps-a-remembrance)  [     ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/iattaleofstages.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=ddb2897c&v=9a760632fca289faf891317e611a6c304134031443cc9cfb64bba5bcc3b0bab4)   Essays 

 May 16, 2025 

### A Tale of Two Stages

 By Thomas Day

Live performance is more than entertainment—it creates lasting memories and bonds while revealing truths that resonate throughout the human experience. How do the performances we attend capture the spirit of the present while also echoing timeless truths shared across humanity?

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 ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/a-tale-of-two-stages)  [     ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iat15000steps.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=30c30805&v=49f637973915ea05c425fcc35aa62222e07c45f80b0a8c0446a23d1ca2a4aba1)   Essays 

 Feb 04, 2025 

### Walking in Circles

 By Thomas Day

For this seasoned caddie, the golf course is a place where meaningful revelation and deep relationships intertwine. Each round offers a moment of gratitude to God, while the connections made with golfers and fellow caddies enrich the experience, adding a deeper sense of purpose to his work.

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 ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/walking-in-circles)