Michael experienced divorce in his family at age 5 while living in upstate New York. His teen years in Maryland were tumultuous with drinking which resulted in finishing his senior year of high school in California with his dad and stepmother. During this time, he joined the Air Force resulting in a 20-year career. Over the course of his career, he experienced six life-changing events which included quitting drinking, getting married and having an experience with Jesus Christ. Michael worked for over 16 years as a certified substance abuse counselor. He and his wife have two adult children and have been part of numerous congregations. Over the past 20 years, Michael has written and taught numerous Sunday school lessons. Michael and his wife are now settled in North Carolina, where he seeks to pursue his writing.