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.

Remember: World Humor Offering Sunday, Oct. 2

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Skippy R

Thousands of the world’s most vulnerable church staff, members and clergy are living “humor insecure” lives, never knowing where their next laugh is coming from. They are an invisible, suffering population right in our own backyard. They can only laugh … Continue reading →

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Daughters of the Neanderthals of the Tundra

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Skippy R

The Daughters of the Neanderthals of the Tundra,  Wimberly, Texas, branch, elected Mrs. Bettye Cartwright as president of the genealogical society last week. She traces her lineage through the Colonial settlers, to the Royal Stuart line back to Charlemagne, then … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Devotional: Be an ‘Overcomer’

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. OK, Michele Bachmann really raked me over the coals for requiring the HPV virus vaccine for Texas preteen girls.  So just to prove to her that the shot is perfectly harmless … Continue reading →

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Ugly Band of the Week: Thousand Foot Krutch

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Skippy R

The Canadian Christian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch sold over a half a million albums as of 2010, so they must have something going for them other than their sense of style. Their new album is “Welcome to the Masquerade,” … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Devotional: Democracy in action

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. “Proclaim liberty throughout the land!” (Lev. 25:10) It’s been 20 years since Boris Yeltsin stood on top of a tank and, with the support of the Russian people, overthrew the evil … Continue reading →

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