Author Archives: Skippy R

About Skippy R

Skippy R has toiled as a scribe for a large denominational newspaper in Texas for over three decades. He's written for The Wittenburg Door and Beliefnet. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Mrs. Skippy, and leads a Bible study in his home. Two grown children and couple of grandkids live nearby. He is-- what are they calling it now?-- a Jesus follower.

The Apotheosis of The Donald & The Ronald

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Skippy R

[Note: This was obviously written in the Alternate Reality that existed before Election Night. Just flip everything, and it can still be entertaining]. And I was in the Spirit on election day. In the Spirit, by the way, not ‘spirits.’ … Continue reading →

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Trumpism’s Anti-Prius Conspiracy Revealed

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Skippy R

America needs to get its priorities straight! Deep into this political season, candidates are slinging “racist” and “liar” around like out-of-control Agri-Fab fertilizer spreaders. But now they’ve gone too far and are treading upon one of my precious pet peeves. … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Facebook, incivility and violence

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Skippy R

Can the hateful things we say on social media somehow lead to violence in society? Yes, they can, and I confess, I’ve been a part of it. God forgive me.

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Half a ‘Thumbs Up’: After investigation, Joyce Meyer sorta steps up to accountability

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Skippy R

We’ve got to applaud Joyce Meyer Ministries after reading reports she has brought her ministry into line with financial accountability standards. But she only gets half a “thumbs up.”

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Weekly Beastie: Michele Bachmann

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Skippy R

Beastie, my rolling metal calculating companion, and I were finishing up a game of scrabble the other night when this came over the TV news:

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‘Get thee behind me, Carl!’ – The ToYouBible App

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Skippy R

PRODUCT REVIEW: I don’t quite know how the public will respond to the ToYouBible app, but I’m guessing it will get real scary, real quick. Did no one think this through?

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