James G. Owen is currently working as a senior microbiologist in Water Bacteriology and is certified in drinking water analysis. In his personal time, he indulges himself in biblical studies; Hebrew language, customs, and manners; and studying scripture from the Hebrew perspective. He also is an artist who works in the mediums of watercolor, pencil, pen and ink, and acrylics. James holds a BA degree in biological science from Lee College, now Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He lives in Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, and attends The Ridge Assembly.