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Matthew James Elliott

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Born
in Bartlesville, OK, The United States
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Bruce Marchiano, Gene Edwards, CS Lewis, Francine Rivers.

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January 2017

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

Matthew is happily married to Traci and they have three delightful children: Leyla, Caleb, and Hannah, who bring them immense joy and inspiration. Matthew's books aspire to minister to believers with love, equip them f
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Matthew James Elliott I haven't quite figured this one out yet to be honest. Sometimes it helps to take a break and go for a walk or to listen to some music. I have often f…moreI haven't quite figured this one out yet to be honest. Sometimes it helps to take a break and go for a walk or to listen to some music. I have often found inspiration in my kids as well. The reality is though, that there will be times when we as writes cannot get past it for a time. It is those times that we can't given in. Keep at it, eventually we get through it.(less)
Matthew James Elliott I love writing because it comes from the depths of my heart and my imagination can run with it. I believe I was given the gift of writing because it h…moreI love writing because it comes from the depths of my heart and my imagination can run with it. I believe I was given the gift of writing because it helps others see the person God created me to be. The messages I've been able to share in what I have written have brought great joy to my heart and made me a better person in Christ.(less)
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Book Review - A Free Man is a Healed Man by Caleb Gordon

Greetings, 
I have a surprise review for you all tonight, and I promise that reviews aren't the only thing getting posted on this blog. I really just have too many books on my TBR list to post anything else. A Free Man is a Healed Man is written by a good friend of mine, Pastor Caleb Gordon. This one is a fantastic read, but I will let the review speak to that.

See you in the pages, 

MJE

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A Free Man is a Healed Man is a short but powerful resource that surprised me with how deeply it reached into places I didn’t realize I had buried. Caleb Gordon writes with a raw honesty that forces you to look at your struggles through a different l ...more
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself on a seemingly uninhabited planet where everything you do counts and each step you take can determine your very survival? If you have, Philip Wilder has done a terrific job bringing that c ...more
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Blaze of Honor by D.M. Griffin
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Have you ever wondered about the people who witnessed some of the most meaningful moments in biblical history, or the stories they might have lived themselves? Blaze of Honor invites readers into that very world. As the first book in D.M. Griffin’s n ...more
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Adorning the Dark by Andrew       Peterson
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Have you ever wanted a book on Christian living that doesn’t hand you a checklist, but instead invites you into a deeper way of seeing? Have you been searching for something that speaks to the creative life with honesty, gentleness, and real encourag ...more
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Loosed by Anna Moore Bradfield
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Loosed is a thoughtful and humanizing re‑imagining of one of Scripture’s most overlooked figures: Michal, King David’s first wife. Anna Moore Bradfield takes a story many theology students know well and gives it a deeper, more personal dimension—one ...more
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The Musical Realm by Jerald Simon
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Lots of Potential with a Powerful Message and a Unique Sense of Story Rhythm

The Musical Realm explores the concept of music as a living extension of the human spirit, and Jerald Simon leans fully into that imaginative premise. This first installment
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Absalom by Trevor Kincaid
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Trevor Kincaid’s Absalom: The Shadow King is a powerful and deeply human retelling of one of Scripture’s most tragic figures. From the opening chapters, the story pulled me in with its emotional clarity and the way it honors both the biblical account ...more
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“Without hope there is no faith and without faith it is impossible to love. If we do not embrace love we cannot embrace hope and therefore have no purpose.”
Matthew James Elliott

“Not until you spread your wings; will you know just how far you can fly”
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“The purpose of worship is to please God, and that every word and act in worship creates a witness about God as well as an offering to Him”
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“Without hope there is no faith and without faith it is impossible to love. If we do not embrace love we cannot embrace hope and therefore have no purpose.”
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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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“Not until you spread your wings; will you know just how far you can fly”
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“The purpose of worship is to please God, and that every word and act in worship creates a witness about God as well as an offering to Him”
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