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Matthew James Elliott

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Born

in Bartlesville, OK, The United States

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Christian, Historical Fiction, Fantasy

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Bruce Marchiano, Gene Edwards, CS Lewis, Francine Rivers.

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January 2017

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Matthew James Elliott (M.J. Elliott), an award-winning, dedicated writer with a strong passion for spreading the word of Christ. Matthew spent 15 years serving in different types of ministries, both as a volunteer and a minister of the Gospel. Although never ordained, his experiences give him a deep understanding of what ministry is about and how it has evolved over time. His degree in Biblical Studies from Oklahoma Wesleyan University emphasizes Pastoral Care, Christian Education, and Worship.

Matthew is married, and has three wonderful children who bring him immense joy and inspiration. One of his favorite things to do with his children is sharing stories they can someday learn from. When writing a story, he aspires to minister to others w ...more

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	The Hope of Inheritance : A Kedoshim Story (The World of Kedoshim Book 4) 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings	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
	The Cyprus Journal : A Kedoshim Story (The World of Kedoshim Book 2) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	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
	Finding Philemon: VIII: Tempest Beckoning (A Kedoshim Series) (Finding Philemon Limited Series (Digital) Book 8) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	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
	Finding Philemon: Episode IX: Fall Out (A Kedoshim Series) (Finding Philemon Limited Series (Digital) Book 9) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	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
	Finding Philemon: Episode I: The Beginning of the End (A Kedoshim Series) (Finding Philemon Limited Series (Digital) Book 1) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	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
	Finding Philemon: Episode II: A Decision Made (A Kedoshim Series) (Finding Philemon Limited Series (Digital) Book 2) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	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
	Reflecting Christmas it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 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
	Finding Philemon: Episode IV: The Path of Consequence (A Kedoshim Series) (Finding Philemon Limited Series (Digital) Book 4) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	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
	Finding Philemon: Episode V: Echoes of Darkness (A Kedoshim Series) (Finding Philemon Limited Series (Digital) Book 5) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	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
	Finding Philemon: Episode VI: Searching for Sightless Answers (A Kedoshim Series) (Finding Philemon Limited Series (Digital) Book 6) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	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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PenWorks of the Word Final Remarks 2026 | Imperfectly Perfect

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Heritage Pumpkin PatchThank you for being here.

This year, my wife and I were able to take most of our children to the pumpkin patch. The girls and I started in the corn maze, wandering through paths that looked right until they weren’t. Every turn felt like a guess. Every wrong direction sent us looping back. But even in the confusion, there was laughter, curiosity, and the sim

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Anticipated - The Rise of the King

by Ida Smith (Goodreads Author)

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Bottle Of Fog: A Conversation For When I'm Forgotten

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Nativity: Book 1 of the Tears of Golgotha Trilogy

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Beautiful, Enduring, Rewarding Read! Have you ever wandered into the woods hoping to find a secret world filled with fantastical creatures and an adventure that will last? Finnick’s Forest by T.E. Elliott is a beautiful enduring story about just that. ...more
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“Walk boldly and wisely. There is a hand above that is guiding you every step of the way.”
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