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.

Ugly Band of the Week: Junkyard Prophet

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Skippy R

Bradlee Dean is the founder and executive director of the non-profit teen ministry with the inordinately long name You Can Run But You Cannot Hide International. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio show, The Sons of Liberty. He produced a … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , | Comments Off on Ugly Band of the Week: Junkyard Prophet

Going out with a bang!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Skippy R

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9hrjocCRcY Cremation is controversial in some Christian circles, but this new product should erase all qualms and give your loved ones the send-off they deserve. An Alabama company, HolySmoke, will load the cremated remains of the deceased into a shell … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Going out with a bang!

Rick Perry’s Daily Devotional: Nuclear Confusion

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. “What god is so great as our God?” (Psalm 77:13)  From the gigantic explosion of creation to His daily upholding of the cosmos, and even unto His advancement of my campaign, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional | Comments Off on Rick Perry’s Daily Devotional: Nuclear Confusion

Primaries defying 2nd law of thermodynamics, etc.

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Skippy R

“The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on,” wrote Omar Khayyám. Well, not anymore. After Florida Republicans moved up their Primary election date to January 2011, Iowa announced it was moving it’s primary up, too, to the day before … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Primaries defying 2nd law of thermodynamics, etc.

Rick Perry Devotional: Biblical leadership

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. “A servant is not ranked above his master, an employee doesn’t give orders to the employer” (John 13:16). America doesn’t need a nanny or a baby-sitter. What it needs is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional | Comments Off on Rick Perry Devotional: Biblical leadership