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James Bonk

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James Bonk writes Christian Fiction to develop his own faith and as a ministry. He lives in the North Florida area with his wife, two daughters, and fluffy Chartreux cat, Porkchop. When he's not writing, he's usually swimming or building forts with his girls!

His Light of the Ark book was the #1 New Release in Young Adult Christian Fiction upon release, with multiple five star reviews from adults and young adults alike.

Besides writing, parenting, and being a husband, James Bonk is a business intelligence professional. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Industrial Engineering, and an MBA. He also holds his Professional Engineering license in Industrial Engineering.

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	Light of the Ark (Light the Ark #1) 3.94 avg rating — 379 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Light of the World (Light the Ark #3) 4.50 avg rating — 189 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadows of the Ark (Light the Ark #2) 4.31 avg rating — 173 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Isaiah Light and the Sea of Darkness (Light the Ark #0.5) 4.32 avg rating — 149 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Tower's Shadow: Jericho Series Book 1 4.18 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jericho's Heart: Jericho Series Book 2 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“It’s okay, child. I love you. You are not ready for that gift yet, but come, be with me, and you will have love. You will have peace. You will have gifts that make your worries melt away. Seek me. Look inside yourself and you will find me. I never left. Talk to me in prayer. My love is in you. You have the greatest gift already. I gave you my son. The blood of life was spilled for you. Do not forget that gift. I gave it to you because I love you.”
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