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.

Evangelical endorsements from the grave

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Skippy R

Tim Lahaye, prolific evangelical author of the Left Behind book series, has endorsed Newt Gingrich, and insists that the late Jerry Falwell said before he died that “Speaker Newt Gingrich is the most qualified man in America to run as … Continue reading →

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Ugly Christian Band of the Week: Rootdown

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Skippy R

Rootdown is a band from Eugene, Oregon, that got together when one guy heard another guy’s songs on MySpace. That tells me they’ve been around a while. The band performs feel-good raggae-style music. It’s “the kind of music you can’t … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Devotional: I need a new theme song

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. Focal Passage: Psalm 68:4– “Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts, Whose name is the LORD, and exult before Him.” The church has been defined throughout history … Continue reading →

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Tim Tebow choice of evangelical cabal to derail Romney

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Skippy R

Evangelical conservative elites gathering in Brenham, Texas, this weekend to find an alternative to Mormon candidate Mitt Romney finally agreed on their choice two minutes after the conclusion of the Denver Broncos’ overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. “It’s Tim … Continue reading →

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It’s Gossip! Celebrities! Tell-Alls! ALIENS! Diets! DOOM! Divorce! BINGES! Bigfoot! It’s TIME for the 2012

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Skippy R

(Where we supply the shocking headlines and your imagination does the rest). REVEALED: Entirely different Mayan glyphs predict Angels win World Series in 2012. Tebow-Obama-Brangelina-Fergie scandal causes gossip-ocalypse! Could you smoke 35 e-cigarettes in one hour? She did! Russian nesting-doll … Continue reading →

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