About Me

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From the day my mother gave me my first musical instrument at the age of five, I became a musical sponge.  I learned any instrument I could get my hands on and it didn’t take long before I was repairing and connecting instruments to PA systems.  By 15, I was recording my original songs on reel-to-reel.

Years later, while managing a local music store, I was given the opportunity to perform with the areas most talented musicians, including The Merchants Of Death, Euphoria, Harry Strawberry, Crash Landing, It, and Tellin’ Ellen, The Chase and I haven’t stopped since.  I currently write and record all of my own original music in my home studio.

 

My latest album, Before The Chase, is available now through iTunes and CD Baby. This is an original acoustic rock album recorded with an Ovation 12-string guitar.

Before the Chase on iTunes

Retrograde on iTunes

Touchdown on iTunes

 

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  1. Ray Laskowitz's avatar Ray Laskowitz says:
    June 24, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Thank you for stopping by Storyteller. — Ray

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  2. neiladaniel's avatar neiladaniel says:
    June 25, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    Thanks for the like. I found your music on Spotify will listen and review on my blog.

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  3. Janice Collins's avatar theuglyducklingslife says:
    June 27, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Hello there.! How are you?
    I stooped by today to let you know that I have nominated you for this 3 day quote challenge. Not sure if you participate in these challenges or not(I really hope you do!). But I will leave a link here anyway. https://theuglyducklingslife.wordpress.com/2015/06/27/3-days-quote-challenge-day-2/
    Wish you a lovely weekend =)

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  4. Cate B's avatar wingedprisms says:
    June 29, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Hello! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. 😀

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  5. Thom Hickey's avatar Thom Hickey says:
    June 30, 2015 at 12:26 am

    Thanks very much for following The Immortal Jukebox. I hope you will enjoy lots of entertaining writing and the wide variety of music. I usually post once a week. Please feel free to add comments. If it’s been a while since you visited come on over and see what’s new! Good luck with your blog and your music. Regards Thom.

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      June 30, 2015 at 6:11 pm

      You have a great collection on your blog so I will return to visit soon. Thank you for the comment and the well-wishes. Your articles are very deep so keep ’em coming! Thanks!

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  6. thiaBasilia's avatar thia licona says:
    July 2, 2015 at 2:28 am

    Thanks for following yours truly! May the Spirit in the blog keep and guard you for eternity! 🙂

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  7. Seenorway's avatar Seenorway says:
    July 2, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Thank you for subscribing to my blog containing more ethan 4000 ‘full screen’ pictures from Norway and Norwegian naturee. Please enjoy!

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  8. lorac888890's avatar lorac888890 says:
    July 3, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Hi, and thank you for the follow. The first song reminds me of Blue Swede Shoes by you-know-who. Well, you seem to play blues and country music. I love Stevie Nicks and some others, but most of what I listen to is Mary J. Blige, the old Temptations, and others. Take care now.

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  9. Helen's avatar Helen says:
    July 5, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Hey Mike, nice to have found you by you finding me (or at least, ‘reading poetry in bed’). I’ll settle down for a read and listen to all your good things.

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      July 6, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      Howdy! It is an expanding universe we live in! There are a lot of different styles and performers in my songs, so hopefully you will find something unique or cool in there somewhere! In any event, glad to know you!

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  10. Stephanae's avatar Stephanae V. McCoy says:
    July 7, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Hello Michael, thank you for stopping by my blog. I’m so glad you did because I’m listening to one of your songs and I love your music!! ~Steph

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  11. Catherine Lyon Author/Writer's avatar Author Catherine Townsend-Lyon says:
    July 7, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    Hello Mike,

    Took a listen and fell in LOVE! I’ll be going to iTunes next 🙂 I found you by way of my dear friend Author, Marilyn Fowler’s blog. Thank goodness I did. I also help her with book promoting too.
    I’m enjoying your blog, and I just went and followed you on Twitter so I can RT and help promote your beautiful talent. My Twitters, I have 2, @kitcatlyon and I live life in recovery 9yrs now, so I tweet recovery @LUV_Recovery I hope you’ll follow back.

    I’ll be here often as you have a new FAN! 🙂 🙂

    Catherine Townsend-Lyon, Author & Recovery Advocate
    https://about.me/LyonMediaBookPromos

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      July 7, 2015 at 11:14 pm

      WoW, Wow, WOW! I am humbled to the point of immobility. Thank you for heart warming comments and encouragement! I don’t know what else to say now, (that RARELY HAPPENS TO ME! HA!) but we will be in touch very soon. BTW Really cool with the kit – cat – lyon name. . . . . ! You made my evening!

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      • Catherine Lyon Author/Writer's avatar Author Catherine Townsend-Lyon says:
        July 8, 2015 at 2:12 pm

        LOL. I am a writer from the Heart Mike 🙂
        And I’m a believer that the Man Upstairs brings others paths to connect. You my new friend have been given a Gift by him as well. . . . 🙂 *Cat* Yes, you can call me CAT for short. LOL.

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      • midimike's avatar midimike says:
        July 9, 2015 at 11:02 am

        I have mentioned here before that I count my blessings every day, and I count you as one of them! Our task (we volunteered for this mission, BTW) is to help others see and appreciate their gifts….. it is not always easy to do. Good to hear from you again, Cat!

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  12. jackcrispy's avatar Jack Crispy says:
    July 9, 2015 at 2:28 am

    Thank you for the follow! I hope you enjoy reading my posts! 🙂

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  13. nomnomonsterlife's avatar nomnomonsterlife says:
    July 11, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    Thanks for the follow, Will give your music a listen, as I enjoy unknown music artists.

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  14. Tony's avatar Tony says:
    July 13, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Well thank you so much for your likes of some music on my site. I am going to listen to some of yours later on when I have some time, and explore your site which looks like a bit of a feast…look forward to that. I see you’re a sound engineer so your ‘like’ means a lot…I started with garageband & recently updated to Logic Pro X and I’m loving it…what a toyshop! So that’s why you’ll see many amateurish blunders in my production techniques but I’m learning all the time.
    Kind wishes to you Mike, Tony

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      July 13, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      You are very welcome and it was a treat for me as well. I tell people the only reason I know as much as I do is because I have made EVERY mistake possible! LOL. Don’t worry about the mistakes….. take pride in them! I appreciate the comment and encouragement as well.

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  15. Jonathan Awori's avatar Jonathan Awori says:
    July 13, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    Thanks for dropping by ActingDoctor and for the follow. You’re welcome back any time. I’ve just listened to some of your music and I enjoy your sound. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. sara askari's avatar sara askari says:
    July 17, 2015 at 11:59 am

    You are gifted by God! Thanks for sharing your musical ability with the Body. sara

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      July 17, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      That is the neatest comment I have seen! I believe I have been blessed and it means a great deal that you appreciate my humble thoughts and music. You made my day!

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  17. Knightmoves Mobile Discos And Karaoke's avatar Knightmoves Mobile Discos And Karaoke says:
    July 21, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Thank you for liking my blog

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  18. sarah tinsley's avatar sarahtinsley says:
    July 23, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Thanks for the follow! Great hat.

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  19. skywalkerstoryteller's avatar skywalkerstoryteller says:
    July 23, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Thanks for following me.

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  20. jetgirlcos's avatar jetgirlcos says:
    July 24, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Hello! Thanks for the visit and for the follow! You have a very interesting site, here, and I’m interested to listen to your music!

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      July 24, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Howdy! You are very welcome and I am glad I meet you. Please feel free to visit anytime…… there’s a lot more to come! Thanks for the comment and the visit.

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  21. lorac888890's avatar lorac888890 says:
    July 27, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    Hi, it’s nice to read more from your blog. A lot of musicians and singers started early in life and that’s good. I’ll read more later and do stop by my blog too. Take care now.

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  22. susanissima's avatar susanissima says:
    July 29, 2015 at 9:05 am

    Pleased to discover your blog. Thanks for stopping by stilllifewithtortillas.com

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  23. Patricia Ann's avatar Patricia Ann says:
    July 29, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    Hi…thanks for the follow, midimike. You sure do have lots to look at and listen to. Good work!!

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  24. mjlstories's avatar mjlstories says:
    July 31, 2015 at 6:26 am

    Thanks for coming over and reading my story about the (fictional) 2 3/4 musical bottle xylophone prodigy. Sounds like you might just be the real thing (although in a different century). Your memoirs would be interesting too!

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  25. louiseneville's avatar louiseneville says:
    July 31, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Hello. Just to say thanks for following me and liking my poems. I’ve never put any of my work out there before so it made my day!

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  26. lorac888890's avatar lorac888890 says:
    July 31, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Hi, I just read your blog Musical Dissection. I often feel that singers and musicians are on a higher plane because you don’t just learn how to play music. It seems like Billy Joel has written songs from dreams. There is more to it than just learning how to play. Do you agree?

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  27. Mike Overly's avatar Mike Overly says:
    August 1, 2015 at 2:56 am

    Greetings midimike,
    Your have a very engaging blog, Congratulations!
    Glad you liked my Harmony Numerics post. Thank you for following me!
    Play On . . .

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  28. Maple Tree House's avatar Maple Tree House says:
    August 10, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Thank you for following my blog, LiveInSouthernIndiana.wordpress.com. That is professional, real estate blog, rather than my personal one, AdventuresFromTheMapleTree.wordpress.com, which is the one I meant to follow you from. I’d appreciate if you could follow the MapleTree blog.

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  29. booguloo's avatar booguloo says:
    August 11, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Would you check https://booguloo.wordpress.com/ and see if you can find a song or two… OK maybe I should introduce myself first??? –smile– Michael Yost now retired and writing poetry to fill the daylight.
    Thanks, Michael

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      August 12, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Hello, Michael! I have been asked by a number of bloggers to listen and give feedback. I am honored that you ask and I am considering starting a music review page from the perspective of the sound engineer/musician, rather than news reporter not familiar with the culture. I will be glad to snoop around. For detailed feedback, please send me your links and a reminder to my e-mail address. You can reach me at midimike@midimike.com.

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  30. The Crazy Crone's avatar The Crazy Crone says:
    August 12, 2015 at 8:20 am

    Hi, Thanks for visiting my blog. I love all types of music but, sadly, I am tone-deaf. However, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. My husband is pitch perfect so if I want to reduce him to a quivering wreck, I just sing!!!!

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      August 12, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      That is hilarious! I know and am related to many people that are tone deaf but they enjoy the music and talent as much as anyone as far as I can tell. You are absolutely right about the SINGING part! My sympathies to your husband for he has a blessing and a curse rolled into one!

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  31. purplepencileditorial's avatar purplepencileditorial says:
    August 15, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    Hello! Thanks for visiting and following our blog. Music has always been a big part of my life as have reading writing. I look forward to reading more here.

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      August 15, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      Howdy! You are quite welcome, indeed, and I appreciate the visits whenever you get time. I understand how music can surround your life, and if you can write ….!!! Thanks for the comments.

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  32. mbc1955's avatar mbc1955 says:
    August 15, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    Hi Mike, thanks for the visit and the follow. I’m looking forward to browsing your site.

    Martin

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  33. kauaiartist's avatar kauaiartist says:
    August 18, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    Thank you for liking my rancorous, tongue-firmly-in-cheek poem called Enemy Training. I appreciate the applause.

    Brent Kincaid, Word Music.

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  34. allboutthatbass's avatar DragonHart2000 says:
    August 19, 2015 at 10:34 am

    thanks for the follow. i love your music. i am a 15 year old blues/rock piano player. any tips on making a career is music?

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      August 19, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      You are very welcome. I appreciate the positive feedback! I do have general tips I can offer. You have a lot of things you can start now that will develop great habits all geared to advancing your career. Probably too many to go into here, so this sounds like a good topic for a future post! You already have great visual and study skills, so I will focus on more musical areas in the article.

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  35. dridenour's avatar writing, writing, words words words. says:
    August 19, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    Good to here your music again – such a pleasure. I’ve been away from WP for a few months, and I forget how much I like and appreciate you and your music. xo

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  36. Phil's Music Mods's avatar Phil's Music Mods says:
    August 20, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my page. I’m just getting started so I hope to learn things from your well established blog. You’re sounding great; do you always play solo?

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      August 20, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      It was a delight. Nice to see a project like that so well laid out. I understand the recently started part, so quite willing to help! I have played in a number of bands and recorded or ran sound for a lot more….. I have never played out with “my band” playing original tunes, but even the cover bands played original tunes. I have three collections posted. One is “Touch Down”, all instrumental and is solo stuff but with full band sounds and orchestral instruments, etc.
      The other (Dark Energy”) is my original music with me singing and playing acoustic guitar. The third is “Retrograde”, a collection of original songs performed with and by some of the bands I have been involved in. Complicated question to a simple answer, but that is just the way I am LOL! Thanks and let me know how I can help.

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  37. hyperionmoonstone's avatar hyperionmoonstone says:
    August 26, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Thanks for the follow 🙂 Hope you enjoy my noobie blog 😛
    I also had a look at your songs, and must say that I like your “The Pleasure Tax” number 🙂

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      August 26, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      Good to meet you too! Indeed, watching things grow is half the fun. Thank you for your comment about The Pleasure Tax. I think it is something almost every body can relate to in one form or another, Ha! Thank you for the visit.

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  38. booguloo's avatar booguloo says:
    August 26, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    didn’t write the pleasure tax or it’s went to cyber heaven.

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  39. Ella's avatar Ella says:
    August 27, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    I love playing instruments (I play five) and I hope to be a musician one day. What was do you think was coolest about the experience of being a musician? I’m am inspired. 🙂

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      August 28, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      I would say if you play five instruments you are on the right road!! For me there are two; the first one is playing with other musicians when players listen and respond to other creative thoughts or themes and incorporate them into new themes. Very creative!. The second is watching people in the audience singing your original songs!! Nothing like it.

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  40. Tony Anderson's avatar Tony Anderson says:
    August 31, 2015 at 1:42 am

    First I would like to thank you for read and following my blog, I am new to the blogging world and hope to catch on quickly. I was checking out yours and I am very impressed with your music and writing. Looking forward to your future works.

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  41. widowveil's avatar Widow Veil says:
    September 1, 2015 at 12:53 am

    Congrats on your success–may it continue bountifully, unabated!

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  42. wendybritannia's avatar wendybritannia says:
    September 1, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    thanks much for follow! I’m just strating to play the guitar and hoping some day to be at least half as good as you are! you are super cool!!!!

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      September 2, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      You are very welcome. I will post more guitar oriented articles in the future, but some of the music theory articles will help if you are just getting started in music. It won’t take long to get as good as me Ha! Truly, thank you. I appreciate the comments and for going out of your way to say Hi! For an old guy I guess I’m not too bad!

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  43. David Alexian's avatar David Alexian says:
    September 16, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    Hi, nice to meet you. Thanks for the follow.

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  44. whileiwalk's avatar whileiwalk says:
    September 17, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. I am glad to have found yours and your music.

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  45. rubiredsaid's avatar rubiredsaid says:
    September 18, 2015 at 4:54 am

    I am so into your musical experiences and will visit to learn more. That music industry has seen many changes but I like what you do!
    Best wishes.

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  46. Amreen Godhrawala's avatar Amreen Bashir Shaikh says:
    September 18, 2015 at 7:05 am

    Hey! Wonderful blog and work! I didn’t find your email ID to connect here! Can you please drop in your email ID on painttheworldwithwords@gmail.com

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  47. JC's avatar JC says:
    September 18, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Thanks for the follow and I will follow you back… good sight, good music!

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  48. jpas1954's avatar jpas1954 says:
    September 28, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Hey, Mike. Thanks for following my blog, Music Enthusiast. Yours looks pretty sweet. Mine is new (and primitive) but I will keep working on it till it’s where I want it to be, look and feel-wise. Following you now.

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  49. lorac888890's avatar lorac888890 says:
    September 30, 2015 at 2:14 am

    Hi. Thank you for enjoying my blogs. I enjoy yours too. Especially about the Super Black Holes. There are many references in the Bible on how God stretches out the heavens and who lays the foundations of the earth. Isaiah 48:13, Isaiah 45:12 are a few examples.

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      September 30, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Hello! You are very welcome indeed. That is good to hear. I also believe the answers are there if we keep an open mind and not look for the contradictions, but embrace the similarities! Very good.

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  50. lorac888890's avatar lorac888890 says:
    September 30, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    Thank you Mike,

    We know people who are in church every Sunday, but are the biggest phonies. Christianity has problems that come from humans, not God. I believe that those who are atheists don’t understand the bible. They’ve been given the wrong message. And sometimes, I’d rather be around them than some Christians. The bible is not a book to read completely then think we have all the answers. It’s a book for life. But people use the bible for their own gain. They did that during slavery and people are still doing those things. When people sit down and compare the bible with evolution, they’ll see the flaws. But you need people who really know the bible. They’ve been to school and they study, they work with others. The bible explains everything from the beginning to what will happen in the end.

    So, when I saw your blog about black holes, I just had to send those verses from the bible. And I believe that singers and musicians have something special that can’t be learned in school. And I hope that my comments will enlighten you. Take care.

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    • midimike's avatar midimike says:
      October 2, 2015 at 11:07 pm

      We keep forgetting people are people. Even if you have a great faith or job or position or even education, there are ways to misuse, abuse and benefit from other’s loss. There are so many traditional religions that branch away with foundations based on the bible. The same thing of course is happening to the other major beliefs. As you said, people use the bible for their own gain. Their gain might be as simple as getting to heaven. Often it is much worse. I have read the bible and I know many thousands study it and the other great teachings, yet I still doubt anyone can really know the bible. In the great scale of time, modern science is very young. And in this short time we have learned so much and understand there is so much more. I never looked at them as two different stories. It is unfortunate many people cannot think any other way. Many thanks.

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