Why I Wrote the Book
An invitation to know the Creator
Many Christians know the words, “The heavens declare the glory of God.”
But how much do we understand about the heavens we are looking at? And what might
a closer look teach us about the God we already believe in?
Those questions are at the heart of Mike's book. He saw a gap between what people
were discovering about creation and what they were concluding about its Creator.
He wanted to help readers explore the universe with curiosity, take science seriously,
and consider its wonders alongside the truths of Scripture.
His hope reaches into everyday life. A greater appreciation of God's power can deepen
our trust when circumstances are beyond our control. Understanding His purpose can
help us see why our lives matter. Recognizing His authority invites us to consider
how He shapes our values, priorities, and decisions.
Mike writes for Christians who want to grow in that understanding, whether they have
spent years studying Scripture or are just beginning to ask these questions.
You do not need a background in physics or theology. There is room to begin wherever
you are, with a willingness to learn and reflect.
Science & Scripture
Questions that followed him home
Long before there was a manuscript, there were conversations. During Mike's work
with scientists and engineers on programs supporting the U-2 and
SR-71, discussions about science, creation, and God often arose
over lunch. The workings of the physical universe offered plenty to talk about,
and the questions reached well beyond the equipment they were building.
His study of electromagnetic wave theory and quantum physics deepened his
appreciation for the order and intricacy of creation. He later pursued the questions
of faith through formal study, earning a
master's degree in theology from
Dallas Theological Seminary
.
While in seminary, Mike felt a clear and persistent conviction to bring these ideas
together in a book. There were times he considered setting the project aside,
but that conviction kept bringing him back. What began as years of study and
conversation gradually became Black Holes and Other Works of God.
Faith in Community
Learning together, living what we learn
Mike is a founding member of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco,
Texas, where Dr. Charles Swindoll served as senior pastor for many years. For roughly
25 years, he has served in lay leadership and teaching roles alongside his work in
technology and business.
That experience has kept the study of Scripture close to the concerns of everyday
life. Faith is lived while carrying responsibilities, serving others, making difficult
decisions, and facing circumstances we cannot always change. The question that
follows a lesson is a personal one: what does this mean for how we live?
The book carries that same concern. Creation gives us reasons to marvel at God's
power and wisdom; Scripture reveals His character, His purpose, and His invitation
to know Him through Jesus Christ. Together, they encourage us to grow in trust,
prayer, obedience, and fellowship with Him.
Know God more deeply through a greater understanding of His creation.
Let that relationship shape the way you see your life and live each day.
An Unexpected Beginning
A different path than the one he planned
Mike entered the U.S. Army intending to become a helicopter pilot and was selected
for officer flight training. His service took a different direction, through
communications and cryptography and then into counterinsurgency.
He completed Colonel David Hackworth's experimental training program at Fort Benning
in July 1970 and subsequently served in Vietnam in a CIA-managed MACV-CORDS program.
His service earned the Bronze Star Medal,
Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,
and the Republic of Vietnam's Civic Action Medal.
It was the beginning of a life whose most significant turns would often come
through opportunities he had not anticipated.
A Career of Discovery
From a small antenna to a wider view
After Vietnam, an opportunity led Mike into satellite communications. As general
manager of Microdyne, he worked with antenna pioneer Howard Hubbard during early
demonstrations of small-aperture satellite technology for the Federal Communications
Commission. From an alley near the FCC, Mike aimed an antenna toward RCA Satcom 1
and helped demonstrate reliable reception with equipment far smaller than the
enormous earth stations then in common use.
Later, roughly a decade of work in signal intelligence and secure communications
brought him into programs supporting the SR-71, U-2, and Air Force One.
Understanding those technologies drew him further into the science beneath them,
and into questions about why the universe behaves as it does.
In 1989, Mike founded his own technology company. His work grew to include software,
distributed computing, and cybersecurity. His Protocop and CMDS technologies received
a Best of Show award at Networld/Interop, and his systems served
organizations ranging from U.S. Army installations to telecommunications and
financial institutions.
Along the way, he helped others understand technological change. Microsoft invited
him to serve as an Authorized Speaker, and he later taught
Innovation & Entrepreneurship with Dr. Rick Wartzman at the
Drucker Institute's International Symposium.
Explaining complex ideas became a thread running through his professional life
and his teaching in the church.
Still Learning
The curiosity continues
Today, Mike continues to study and work with emerging technologies, including
artificial intelligence. The desire to understand, ask questions, and share what
he learns remains part of his life. His book brings that curiosity together with
the conviction that understanding creation can deepen our appreciation of the
Creator and encourage a closer walk with Him.
