Dr. Bell is a semi-retired optometrist with a distinguished career. He earned a Bachelors degree (B.S.) and a Doctor of Optometry degree (O.D.) from the University of California at Berkeley. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate, serving as an Army Officer after his graduation. He later practiced in a private setting for over forty years. During that period, he earned a Master of Science degree from Cal. State University in Fullerton, and has authored 12 articles on eye research subjects. He served as a Clinical Instructor of Optometry at Southern California College of Optometry during the seventies and eighties. He published a book dealing with philosophy and religion in 2004, entitled Finding the Glory. How Good is Good Enough for God is his second book unlocking secrets of the seven churches of Revelation. His is married with 5 children and 13 grandchildren, living in Temescal Canyon, California.