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.

Chicken Soup for the Apocalypse

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Skippy R

As I watched coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with the threat of nuclear war lurking, I was not comforted when televangelist Pat Robertson came out of retirement to tell us that God Himself was pushing Vladimir Putin into … Continue reading →

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Cuneifordle: An Ancient Near Eastern Pastime

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Skippy R

Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Near Eastern Languages and Cuneiform Studies Dept. recently discovered what might have been a prototype of today’s popular Wordle online word puzzle.

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Lady Liberty and the Goddess of Discord

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Skippy R

My grandson was asking about the Statue of Liberty the other day. Lady Liberty is prominent in the Marvel movies he watches, at least the ones set in New York. Spiderman, the X-Men and the Avengers all stop by the … Continue reading →

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Ancient Conspiracy to Mandate Lockdowns and Vaccines – Exposed!

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Skippy R

I woke up this morning with the radio playing a clip of Sen. Rand Paul. He was decrying the mask and vaccine mandates that are conditioning us for tyranny, making us live in fear and subverting our liberties. I know … Continue reading →

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Covid, Masks and the Great Church Bus Standoff at Main & Jackson

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Skippy R

Many pastors are being lionized in Christian circles for resisting ‘Draconian’ Covid-19 pandemic restrictions about crowds, masking and social distancing, heroically putting their congregations’ and neighbors’ health in danger regardless of the personal cost to themselves. But some faith heroes … Continue reading →

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