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.

The Pew Potato, NAE Newsmaker of the Year

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Skippy R

Time magazine named “The Protester” its Person of the Year,  and now the National Association of Evangelicals has named “The Pew Potato” its Newsmaker for 2011. NAE President Leith Anderson said the Pew Potato composite character represents the ideal personality … Continue reading →

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OCCUPY: Call & Response… ad infinitum

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Skippy R

One of the distinctive characteristics of the Occupy movement has been its quirky “call and response” way of chanting slogans and communicating within the group.  Our blindfolly reporter met with Scott Wilfred, second in command and media consultant,  in the … Continue reading →

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Obama ‘down under’ causes ruckus

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Skippy R

President Obama’s trip to Australia caused an uproar among religious fundamentalists when he visited the town of Darwin. “The president’s presence there gives an official stamp of government approval to Charles Darwin and the teaching of his theory of evolution … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Devotional: Steppin’ in it

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. Focal Passage: Matthew 24:10–“And then many will be offended and shall betray one another…” Well, I really “stepped in it” during that debate.  But so did many of the biblical patriarchs, … Continue reading →

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Occupy Elm Mott: Sign of the Almighty Dollar

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Skippy R

In a small Texas community north of Waco, Occupy Elm Mott takes up its position at the epicenter of power and privilege in the town– the curb outside the Dollar General store. Sid Mahoney, proprietor of the Dollar General and … Continue reading →

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