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.

Home & Family Values Corner: Gesundheit!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Skippy R

A teacher in Vacaville, Calif., is penalizing his students if they say “God bless you” after someone sneezes. It’s disruptive, he says, and besides, “in the old days they were saying, ‘God bless you’ for getting rid of evil spirits. … Continue reading →

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Ugly Band of the Week: Virgin Black

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Skippy R

Virgin Black is a critically acclaimed gothic-doom metal Christian band from Australia. Its music attempts to “highlight the difference between the organized Church and the spiritual aspects of Christianity.” It’s name is supposed to reflect “the juxtaposition of purity and … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Devotional: Sex, scandal, slander, Oh My!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. “For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil.” — Proverbs 5:3 It’s a sad day when politics stoops to wrestling in … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Dance Dance Revolution

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Skippy R

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gbssGcA7v0 A treat for the High Holy Days: Gov. Rick Perry (Our guest devotional writer) dancing with Rabbis on the first day of Hanukkah back in 2010. As calculated  the percentage of the total number of points awarded to all … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Devotional: A Flare-up of Doom

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. These are grave times. Possibly even the End Times (See  Rev. 16:18– “And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since … Continue reading →

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