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Would you live in hell for a taste of heaven?In this hardcore Sci Fi thriller, the "Girl with the Turtle Tattoo" is a newly-minted Ph.D. scientist and a rookie NASA astronaut. She sits anxiously strapped into an Orion space capsule. Dr. Susan King and her crewmates are about to launch into space atop the largest SLS rocket-stack ever assembled. It is a desperate mission hastily thrown together by the world's space agencies. Their goal is to intercept and divert a newly discovered, extinction-level Asteroid that's on a collision course with Earth!Unfortunately, everything goes wrong. Inside the repurposed Mars Transit Vehicle Hermes, the crew improvises increasingly bizarre mechanical and biological fixes. Nightmares torment Susan as she struggles to reach beyond science and philosophy. Only by acknowledging and surrendering to her long-suppressed guilt will Time, Space, and Energy reveal their deepest secrets.

If you are a Christian who is a member or leader of a dying congregation (one that's shrinking in numbers while increasing in average age), this book may be a Godsend for you. If your congregation is failing to retain its own children, is uninteresting to visitors, is uninspiring to its members, is not recruiting new members (little or no effective local evangelism), and is disconnected from your community---here are practical, workable solutions! These remedies are drawn from the latest Church Growth and Quality Management literature, as exemplified by Jesus' own actions. Although the many suggested "Action Items" in this book are mainly directed to Church of Christ congregations, they apply equally well to other faltering religious groups. Implementing these solutions may result in your congregation experiencing a joyfully-dramatic revitalization! The criticisms found in this book, however, are harsh. Christian readers of this book must be willing to back off, take a wider view of their activities, consider what really works, and be willing to move ever-closer to Jesus in everything that they do. In regards to doctrine, Christian congregations are encouraged to focus on the Radical Principles of Jesus. As to procedures, congregations are directed to follow Jesus' own example as to how to implement his teachings. So rather than just rolling along thinking things are "just fine" maintaining the comfortable "status quo" on a gently-declining path, congregations must embrace the Radical Jesus on an upward, difficult climb. This involves doing things that are hard, complicated, and even a bit dangerous. But accepting the discomforting challenge of Jesus may result in greater productivity, joy, and true growth! Can the "dying Church of Christ" (and other groups in similar dire straits) be saved? This book says "yes!" But congregations must be humble enough to admit that over the centuries their traditions have strayed from the real Jesus. They then must be wise enough to get back on track: by putting Jesus as their #1 focus. Following Jesus' Radical Principles and demanding Actions is held up as the key to intriguing visitors, inspiring long-term members, successfully recruiting new members, and retaining one's own precious youth!

Has life beat you down? Do you feel bloodied and dispirited? Do traditional solutions offered by religion and society fall short? Fortunately, it is possible for us persistently curious Seekers to join hands, turn around, and return to our shared beginning... "The Book of Lyle" by Daniel B. Lyle, Ph.D., is a spiritual adventure from our beginning to beyond death. It is a fresh look at Religion and Spirituality. If you could start all over with Religion while retaining the accumulated experience and knowledge of mankind---where would you end up? In the Book of Lyle you discover for yourself four profound insights: 1) a completely different perspective on pain, suffering, and tragedy; 2) motivation far more interesting than fear or love; 3) how to be freed from the tyranny of success; and 4) how to constantly celebrate the true meaning of life. Together with Dr. Lyle explore all aspects of human behavior. Question your deepest assumptions. Pursue your true motivations. Allow God to put you on trial. Have the courage to listen to your enemies and allow them to dictate your fate. By this process both you and Lyle will excavate your own minds---not for vague generalities but hard specifics. You will confront your greatest fears. You will admit your greatest weaknesses. You will discover and be reconciled with the true nature of evil. Struggle for survival in a hostile wilderness. Battle predators and the elements. Confront the Unholy Trinity. Fight vicious demons. All this and more---intriguing parables, beautiful songs, and the most-dangerous prayers---await you in The Book of Lyle! Together with Lyle answer the key Question upon which everything else hinges: "What do you really want?"