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.

Baywatch star cancels search for Noah’s Ark

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsGnNCfPBD8 Urgent Prayer Concern:  Former “Baywatch” star Donna D’Errico turned down a spot on “Dancing With the Stars,” to focus on finding Noah’s ark. “I went to Catholic school and was fascinated by Noah’s ark. This has been a dream … Continue reading

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Review: Reap the Wild Wind

FINDING CHRIST IN CULTURE DEPT.— Finding Christian allegory within popular culture is never so rewarding as when it is difficult. So my reward was great as I delved into a classic film that has dropped from popular consciousness today but … Continue reading

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Rick Perry Devotional: Immigration policy

Editor’s Note: Gov. Perry is our guest devotional writer. As an Aggie, I’ve always had warm relations with our friends from south of the border. But our focus today is a Godly illegal immigration policy. The scriptures say you shall … Continue reading

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Just don’t mention Soylent Green

Two new eco-friendly end-of-life options are coming to a funeral home near you.  A Glasgow-based company has installed its first commercial “alkaline hydrolysis” unit at a Florida funeral home. It works by dissolving the body in heated alkaline water in … Continue reading

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Tebow jersey sales lost in wilderness

Urgent Prayer Concern: The Denver Post is reporting that sales of Broncos backup quarterback Tim Tebow’s jerseys have plummeted. According to the NFL, the Heisman Trophy-winning, home-schooled Christian MK has fallen from No. 1 in  jersey sales all the way … Continue reading

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