Some Trust In Chariots

Gene Thomas was a principal participant in the events surrounding the Shuttle Challenger tragedy in January, 1986. As NASA’s Launch Director at the Kennedy Space Center, Thomas gave the final “Go” to launch Challenger on that cold Florida morning. As a Christian, he felt the grace of God’s abiding love as his faith was tested on that fateful day. He expresses, through this candid close-up account, the events and political environment leading to the Challenger accident. He gives an insider’s view of how the amazing Shuttle is launched and the bravery of the men and women who fly it. With humor, candor, and personal experiences, he relates the real story behind America’s first major space tragedy. He shares how God’s grace was sufficient and affirms that nothing can separate the Christian from “the love of God which is in Christ Jesus.”