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.

Newt Gingrich Devotional: I Am Not Second

Editor’s Note: Newt Gingrich is our guest devotional writer. Focal Passage: Luke 9: 51— “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.” You … Continue reading

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Newt Gingrich Devotional: Matthew a government insider?

Editor’s Note: Newt Gingrich is our guest devotional writer. Focal Passage: Matthew 9:9  “And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And … Continue reading

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Newt Gingrich Devotional: The Gospel & My Big Ideas

Editor’s Note: Gov. Rick Perry has resigned as our devotional writer to “spend more time with his family.” Newt Gingrich has graciously agreed to take his place. Biblical exegesis isn’t limited to the status quo or to the narrow scope … Continue reading

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Rick Perry Devotional: God’s really smart. I’m not.

Editor’s Note: This is Gov. Perry’s last column for BlindFolly. He’s been our guest devotional writer since August. We’ll be choosing another writer soon. Focal Passage: Ezekiel 7:6 — “An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for … Continue reading

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Rick Perry Devotional: Just can’t hold it

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. Focal Passage: I Kings 14:10 — “I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall.” The Obama administration’s criticism … Continue reading

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