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: Pet names

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Skippy R

Today we turn our attention to some “pet” names some of you give your children that can lead to a breakdown of authority. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard Dads call their sons “buddy” rather than using their … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Devotional: Decisive leadership

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn” (Isaiah 54:17). I was cleaning my .380 laser-sighted Ruger … Continue reading →

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A breakthrough prescription for a political year

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Skippy R

With a year of brutal and unforgiving political contests looming before us, has anybody considered just getting a 22-Strand DNA Activation instead? You may not be familiar with this technique. It is a  “tremendous gift that was unveiled in 1998 … Continue reading →

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Good Christian Bitc…. er, Belles

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Skippy R

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw5b4d8t0q8 TV Review:  ABC’s new soap Good Christian Belles set in Dallas is described as a “wicked new drama” based on Kim Gatlin’s book, Good Christian (um…that other B-word). Besides using such gutter language, the program will no doubt disparage … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry’s Devotional: God’s work ethic

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Skippy R

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. It’s almost Labor Day, and the Bible has a lot to say to the common working man. Before the Fall,  Adam and Eve toiled in the Garden without complaint (Genesis 2:15). … Continue reading →

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