Ben is a Christian, husband, father, author, speaker, and beekeeper. He has a agricultural background, including an Agricultural Science Degree from Penn State University and 32 years working for Maryland Department of Agriculture as an Ag Specialist.
His debut Book is: "All Nature Sings: A Devotional Guide to Animals in the Bible" - 2019.-Christian Faith Publishing.
He also writes a rhyming children's picture book series that so far includes: "Created Critters With Wings" - 2020 and "Created Critters with Fur" - 2021, Shine-A-Light Press.
Ben is a contributing author with Guideposts annual devotional "All God's Creatures" 2023 - 2026.
Here are other books that contain his writing:
"Can, Sir! With God's Help I Can Do This" - 2022, Grace Publishing.
"Love Knots: Stories of Faith. Family, and Friendship, Volume Two" - 2022, VineWords Press.
"Love Knots: Stories of Faith, Family, and Friendship, Volume Three" - 2023, VineWords Press.
"Treasured Moments" - 2024, Grace Publishing.
"Exploring God's Promises: Peace" 2024, Guideposts Publishing.
"Inspiration From The Garden" 2025, Guideposts Publishing.
Ben is a frequent columnist for an online e-magazine called The Pittsburg Press. His column is "Penn-cil Points."
He is an avid beekeeper, mentors new beekeepers, and teaches courses at Allegany College of Maryland.
Ben is a graduate of the Cornerstone Bible Institute, a systematic study of the Old and New Testaments, Christian doctrine, and theology.
Ben often teaches VBS and speaks via zoom to children, orphans, and adults in Pakistan.
He has been involved in short-term Christian missionary work traveling to parts of the USA and the Caribbean islands of St. Lucia and St. Kitts and remains involved with Christian camping ministries.
Animals bridge social, economical, cultural, and language barriers to bring people together. Using a lifetime of experience with animals paired with a dedication to the Christian life helps inspire his writings..