Category Archives: Trogo: Something To Chew On

In Defense of Dragons

Leave a reply

I believe in dragons. No, I do not believe in unicorns, griffins, manitcores, or hippogriffs. I do not believe in sylphs, salamanders, gnomes or undines. I do not believe in fairies or elves (sorry Tolkien). I do not believe in the Minotaur, centaurs or satyrs. I certainly do not believe in the bogeyman, will-o-the-wisps, ghosts, or poltergeists. But, and I say this emphatically, I do truly and with certainty believe in dragons. I believe that they actually once existed on earth, and they may possibly still exist in remote and exotic places today. Continue reading →

Mother Earth Is Only A Child

Leave a reply

I am foolish. I admit it. I have no qualms about saying it, confessing it. You see, I am foolish enough to believe that there are moral absolutes. I am foolish enough to believe that there is a God that rules in heaven and on earth. I am foolish enough to believe that the marriage covenant is sacred and should be inviolate. And, yes, I am foolish enough to believe that the Bible is trustworthy and accurate… even when it comes to such matters as the age of the earth itself. Continue reading →

Hating sin… but loving gays

Leave a reply

This Trogo is one that has been brewing in my mind for quite some time… months I guess. It is the result of comments that I have been hearing from Christians over and over. It concerns the church’s current attitude toward the sin of homosexuality. Here is a sampling of the flood of dialogue that goes on about this issue.

Regarding a family or friend who has come out of the closet: “So what’s the big deal? I know that homosexuality is a sin. But it is no different from any other sin.”

Regarding the Boy Scouts decision to openly allow homosexual boys to join the Scouts: “What does it matter? They are boys just like the others. And who knows… maybe some Christian can reach them with the Gospel.” Continue reading →

Where Are The Tears?

Leave a reply

On this day after Independence Day, I am still thinking about our country. My heart is burdened and stirred for our nation. In reflecting on this, my mind went back to an essay that I wrote just days after the 9-11 Tragedy. Some of the references are bit dated, but I think the message is still relevant… and needed. Continue reading →

American Government and the Christian Faith

Leave a reply

A source of constant debate in contemporary society is the role of religion, specifically Christianity, in the public sphere. Was our nation founded on Christian principles? Or was it meant to be a completely secular institution. If you listen to the voices of the Founding Fathers, it clear what their perspective was. Consider just a few quotes in this regard: Continue reading →