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Ben Cooper

Ben’s Books:

* For more information on his books, click the pics above

About the Author

Ben is a farm raised husband, father, beekeeper, author, speaker, and friend. After a 43-year career working for Maryland Department of Agriculture, he retired early to write, teach, speak, and live the dream in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains of southern Pennsylvania. He is proud of all five of his now adult children and volunteers for various organizations. He is thankful to live in an area where he gets to experience all four seasons, but wishes Winter would only last until mid-February.

First Name Acrostic:

B-eliever in the finished work of Jesus Christ

E-ncourager of others

N-othing better than Cherry Pepsi and Reese’s peanut butter cups

 

Travel Bucket List Items: Yosemite National Park; Staffordshire England where his family originated; he would like to hike the “Golden Mile” that the gold rush seekers had to climb to reach Alaska.

An Accomplishment He’s Proud Of: Receiving the George W. Imirie Award for Excellence in Beekeeping Education from the Maryland State Beekeepers Association.

Five Favorites:

Movie: Muppet Christmas Carol

Childhood gift: A John Deere pedal tractor

Coffee drink: More of an iced tea person.

Season: Late Spring / early Summer

Book: Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret by Dr. & Mrs.Howard Taylor

“Family Photos”

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Alysha Abrams

Alysha’s Book: * For more information on her book, click the pic above

About the Author

Alysha Brooke Abrams is one of four siblings and her parents have been married for almost five decades. She has spent her entire life in the Pacific Northwest. The trees and the water are where she feels most at home and most connected to God. She was in education for fourteen years before going back to school and pursuing a degree in Organizational and Humanitarian Leadership. She graduated from Northwest University in May of 2023, and plans on pursuing a career in full time ministry. Alysha is a self-proclaimed “huge book nerd” and loves to read. She has also had a deep desire to paint with words for as long as she can remember. Alysha lives with her husband, son, dog, cat, and tortoise. She loves to garden, hike, forest bathe, explore the outdoors, is very involved in her church, and loves to serve others.

First Name Acrostic:

Altruism is my goal

Lover of creation

Yearn to love others

Seattle born and raised

Happiest in nature

All in for Jesus!

Travel Bucket List Items: Visiting all the national parks in the U.S.; Israel; and, swimming with sea turtles.

An Accomplishment She’s Proud Of: Going back to school as an adult to better her future.

Five Favorites:

  1. Trying new coffee shops with her husband
  2. Japanese gardens
  3. Camping with her family
  4. The smell of new rain
  5. Snuggling with her son

“Family Photos”