Joel M. Bauer is a U.S. Army Veteran from Dunn, NC, After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, he attended school at Taylor University, where he received his BS in social work and psychology. He has worked in such places as a homeless shelter, a community based treatment center for severe mental illnesses, a school for troubled students, family stabilization services, and other social service agencies. His current endeavor is to build The Bottom Line website into a site that inspires both Christians and non-Christians alike, and brings glory to Jesus.