Contrary to popular belief, astronauts did not read from Bibles, as they would have required fireproof plastic covering and been difficult to get to. So just before launch time, three astronauts decided to type Genesis selection right onto their flame-resistant flight plan.

Frank Borman, a member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Houston, is credited with idea. Later he joked, “One of truly historical things was that we got that good Roman Catholic, Bill Anders, to read from King James Version.”

Over 100,000 letters poured into NASA’s Houston headquarters, with praise for Bible reading running 1,000 to 1.

The New York Board of Rabbis said, “Your reading from Genesis evoked a responsive chord in hearts of all spiritually attuned people throughout this good earth…”

A few verses from Genesis were appropriately typed on flight plan of Apollo 8. All of Bible, typed indelibly into our lives, would make a good flight plan for humanity.

Terry Dashner

When I’ve spent 20 or 30 minutes in a church service of praise and worship, I not only have an intellectual experience (calling to mind various scriptures, creeds, statements of faith, etc.), but I also experience or feel a sincere “affection” for Lord. King David danced before Lord. Jeremiah prophet cried many tears over his beloved Judah. Jesus wept over Jerusalem. The Apostle Paul displayed a righteous anger on several occasions for backsliding believers in early church. He even wrote to Christians in Galatia, calling them “foolish” (the word may also be translated as “stupid”). It’s impossible to live this life without expressing emotions, likewise, it’s impossible to “love Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” without being emotional from time to time. Remember, pleasure is pleasing to God. When we, children of God, experience pleasure in our praises to Father, our Father in heaven is glorified. We are created to glorify our Creator. Our Creator is God. Because I glean satisfaction and pleasure from worship, I enjoy—even look forward to— Sunday morning worship service. May I ask you something personal? When was last time you experienced pleasant feelings when you thought about attending church? It is possible to feel good about your faith.

Tdash.