Jim Irwin (died 1991) also was a Christian.
“Jim felt God’s love and presence in a powerful way out there. Though separated from home by 215,000 miles, he sensed a nearness and presence of God that he never anticipated.”
“In the three days of exploration, there were a couple of times when I actually looked up to see the earth—and it was a difficult maneuver in that bulky suit; you had to grab onto something to hold yourself steady and then lean back as far as you could. That beautiful, warm living object looked so fragile, so delicate, that if you touched it with a finger it would crumble and fall apart. Seeing this has to change a man, has to make a man appreciate the creation of God and the love of God.” (To Rule the Night, p. 60.)
I met James Irwin not long after he went to the moon. He used his celebrity to draw crowds to hear his witness of Christ. I trust he has his reward.
I met James Irwin not long after he went to the moon. He used his celebrity to draw crowds to hear his witness of Christ. I trust he has his reward.