Michael grew up in Beech Grove, IN. He graduated from Wabash College, and then received a PhD degree in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Iowa. He worked both in the pharmaceutical industry and University of Tennessee. He retired after 40 years of service. He dedicated his life to Christ in 1974. He then taught adult Bible studies in various churches in TX, TN, and IN until 2012. He had to stop because he lost his hearing. He also received his ordination from the Evangelical Church Alliance. When he stopped teaching he started writing. This is his 6th Christian publication.