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.

James Dobson Dares to Novelize

James Dobson, chairman emeritus of Focus on the Family, has roused himself from semi-retirement to announce he’ll try his hand at fiction. Dobson, already a prolific author of counseling and spiritual books, plans to write a science fiction trilogy– Fatherless, … Continue reading

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In the Stocks This Week: Pat Robertson

Pat Robertson is in the stocks this week for genuflecting to Tim Tebow instead of Christ. Pat ranted about being “disgusted” by the Saturday Night Live skit in which Jesus suggests Tim Tebow should “take it down a notch.” Pat’s … Continue reading

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Cringe: The sci-fi TV series we’d like to see

The series begins by introducing theological theoretician Walter Brueggemann, who has just been released after having spent many years of confinement in a small fundamentalist seminary in Minnesota. He assists The Cringe Division, a special unit that investigates unexplained, often … Continue reading

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Rick Perry Devotional: Who will be my Aaron?

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. (Focal Passage: Exodus 6:30– “Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?”) Well, switch off the lights, the party has just about terminated, to quote Dandy … Continue reading

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The Jesus Toaster stocking stuffer

This has been around since last year, but… if you’re stumped about what to get that special someone for Christmas, you could do no better than The Jesus Toaster. It’a gonna be hard to smear Smart Balance all over the … Continue reading

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