Free Desperation and Decision by Sophronia Belle Lyon

assumptions, and "deep time. " The Scriptures
themselves prove their scientific nature and worth.
    from Chapter 14 What Does the Scientific
Evidence Prove?
    Integrity without knowledge is weak and
useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and
dreadful.
Samuel Johnson
    Christians, unfortunately, believe that
science is an enemy. There is good reason, since most who use the
word "science" have completely abandoned Johnson's demand that
integrity go hand in hand with knowledge, replacing truth with
selective evidence which supports preconceived conclusions.
Christians should not develop either an antagonism toward true
science or ignore the very real contributions of true science.
Neither should true scientists ignore the very real foundation of
science in Christianity. Dennis Prager, anthropologist and
historian, laments the unthinking reliance on pseudo-science in
today's society.
    "In much of the West, the well-educated have
been taught to believe they can know nothing and they can draw no
independent conclusions about truth, unless they cite a study and
'experts' have affirmed it. 'Studies show' is to the modern secular
college graduate what 'Scripture says' is to the religious
fundamentalist."
    Empire Saga by Michael J. Findley (Also available as five separates
short stories and novellas, including the Space Empire
Trilogy )
    Persecution of believers in Christ like that
in “City On a Hill” is already happening. One day soon the only
refuge for the faithful may be space. Follow the once-godly Space
Empire through its degeneration in "Sojourner," where a desperate
couple fight loneliness and equipment malfunction to pioneer
piloting a gas-collecting balloon ship to the outer planets. In
"Humiliation," the king of the Space Empire takes his son’s toy
away.
    Forbidden romance leads to tragedy,
political turmoil, and a meeting with representatives of Earth's
mysterious Fourth Empire. Michael reconciles with his father but
must find a way to save the Palace, Randolph, and the earth woman
Aidan from the attacks of the Church and Earth's hopelessly corrupt
system. Michael’s shattering decisions may save or destroy the
Space Empire's last hope for the future.
    from "City on A Hill"
    More than a dozen men worked on the
50,000-kilo shuttle in the lower shuttle bay. The main bay was
almost undamaged, but the batteries had been stripped or jumped,
causing extensive electrical damage. All of the smaller shuttles
were operational, but the largest shuttle, since it had the most
powerful electrical system, had been cannibalized the most.
    "If we can get this shuttle up and running,"
said Jon Newton, "we'll be ready to start shipping when the last of
the products are packaged. You sure your ladies' aid society can
get those vegetables packaged in time?"
    "I have complete faith in them," said John
Winthrop. "They'll be ready when we are. Just one more -- "
    Winthrop collapsed, scattering tools. Several
men ran over to him.
    "Get the doctor!" shouted Mike, the first
man to reach him.
    Nehemiah, LLC (This book takes place between Sojourner and Empire One: Humiliation in the Space Empire
Universe.)
    Why doesn't Tony know what a paper cup is?
What is it about a "Glop Drop" that kids can't resist? How can Joan
keep the goats where they belong? And, most important of all, can
Tony and Joan make the launch window to see the Sojourner on its
way to the outer planets?
    No light sabres. No warp drive. It's more
like the real thing -- an Apollo mission plus floating farms plus
Martian underground parks. "It won't fail because of me" takes on a
whole new meaning.
    from Chapter Nine: The Task
    "So we can move people in three or four
days?" asked Anthony.
    "Well, after we finish sandblasting..." said
Joan.
    "So this is sandblasting?" asked Anthony.
    "Well, he can say something besides 'How long
will this take?'" said Joan. "After the sandblasting is finished,
however long that takes, then the room is sprayed with foam
insulation. The