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.

Highlander Heritage church movement not just idle claver

Sean McTavish (not his real name) used to be an associate pastor of a mid-sized suburban Baptist church. But he got tired of the lack of passion, the church politics and the convoluted theological sermons he had to sit through. … Continue reading

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Back In The Stocks: Robertson’s guessing game with God

We were about to release Pat Robertson from the stocks this week, but had to turn right around and put him back in. Why? God told the televangelist who’ll win the Presidential election in 2012, but Pat’s keeping it a … Continue reading

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New Taliban office reaching out for peace, understanding

Hello, you’ve reached the new Taliban office in Qatar, how may we direct your call? No, I’m sorry, Mullah Omar is out of the office until 3 p.m. I believe he’s slaughtering a goat for a power lunch with representatives … Continue reading

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Rick Perry Devotional: Cleansing the capital

Focal Passage: Matthew 24:2– “Truly I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another, which will not be torn down.” You may have heard that I told an Iowa audience that Washington doesn’t just need a … Continue reading

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X-Rated Toys for PG-Rated People

TOO LATE FOR CHRISTMAS DEPT: My kids once left their David and Bathsheba action figures accidentally together in the bathtub overnight. That’s as close as I’ve ever gotten to a “Christian sex toy.” Apparently I’m part of a dwindling minority. … Continue reading

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