Author Archives: Skippy R

About Skippy R

Skippy R is retired after toiling as a scribe for a large denominational newspaper in Texas for about 40 years. 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. Mostly spends time running after his grandkids. He is -- what are they calling it now? -- a Jesus follower.

Trending: Christian Humility Parades

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Skippy R

First there were Black Pride and Gay Pride parades, and now even Atheist Pride Parades are becoming popular around the country. This disturbed Rev. Hosea Rileston of Fort Worth, Texas, who has started a movement of his own — Christian … Continue reading →

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Robertson’s Sweater demons only tip of the iceberg

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Skippy R

Why fear only second-hand sweaters? Might not the stressed workers in Asian sweatshops — who toil to sew together these articles of clothing that they can’t afford to buy — deposit a little of their heathenish polytheism into the acrylic … Continue reading →

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Of Ponchos and Popes

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Skippy R

After watching hours of coverage about Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, I think I’ve discovered what Baptist, Pentecostal and other Protestant leaders are lacking. A cape. The Pope’s flashy red satin cape– technically called a ferraiolo and worn for formal liturgical … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney Devotional: Clint’s in the house!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Skippy R

Focal Passage: “O then, is not this real? I say unto you, Yea.” — Alma 32:35 Well, you all know Clint Eastwood refused my offer to become my Vice Presidential nominee, but at least now he’s surprising everybody by coming … Continue reading →

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It was a weird, apocalyptic news day

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Skippy R

I sensed we were all in trouble this morning when I passed a Dallas city bus that indicated it’s destination was LR Hubbard Transit Station. “Wait, there’s a transit station in Dallas named for L. Ron Hubbard, the notorious founder … Continue reading →

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