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Matthew James Elliott

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in Bartlesville, OK, The United States

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Christian, Historical Fiction, Religion

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

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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 ...more

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	The Hope of Inheritance : A Kedoshim Story (The World of Kedoshim Book 4) 4.67 avg rating — 9 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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Stepping Into 2026

Greetings,

In 2026, you're going to see more posts like this. Shortly after I send out my monthly email, I intend to post a blog-worthy version of what they get sent to them, with a few minor, but meaningful things taken out. My hope is that my readers will want to know more. 😉 For this one, I kept pretty much everything, but moving forward, this will change.

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And They Were Persuaded: An Epic Early Church Anthology (Acts of Faith #2)

by Naomi Craig (Goodreads Author)

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Lodestar (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #5)

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Petra: An Unbroken Legacy

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Matthew James Elliott wrote a new blog post A Christmas Song Review Greetings,I hope this holiday season has been memorable for everyone. Today, I’m doing something I have rarely ever done on this blog or on my social Read more of this blog post »
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Matthew James Elliott made a comment on Connie’s review of The Hope of Inheritance : A Kedoshim Story (The World of Kedoshim Book 4) " Thank you for your heartfelt review. Truly appreciated. "
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Matthew James Elliott liked Connie's review of The Hope of Inheritance : A Kedoshim Story (The World of Kedoshim Book 4): "This book is one of the first of this kind for me. I don't think I have read anything other than the Bible that goes into the depth and Spirit of the church as this one does. I don't pretend to be a scholar of the Bible, rather I'm just a deeply comm" Read more of this review »
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Matthew James Elliott rated a book it was amazing ADHD Time Management Toolkit For Adults: 13 Exercises With Step-by-step Strategies To Plan Your Day, Stay Focused, And Get More Done Even When You Feel Scattered And Overwhelmed by Sophia Brooks	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
Finally, an ADHD Toolkit that gets it! If you're an adult with ADHD or constantly feel scattered, grab this book. This is not a boring textbook filled with jargon. "ADHD Time Management Toolkit for Adults" is a truly helpful and encouraging guide writ ...more
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Matthew James Elliott rated a book it was amazing Appointed Adventurer (Believer's Legacy) by D.M. Griffin (Goodreads Author)	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 Appointed Adventurer by D.M. Griffin is a richly imagined exploration of Paul’s early life and spiritual formation, offering thoughtful and unexpected insights into the man he became by the end of Acts. As an author of biblical fiction myself, I’ ...more
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Matthew James Elliott rated a book it was amazing Worn Sandals by Sean Lyon (Goodreads Author)	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
This is not your typical Biblical fiction. Worn Sandals is fast-paced, emotionally grounded, and refreshingly real. Lyon drops you right into the early church with vivid historical detail and characters who feel like people you know… messy, hopeful, ...more
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Last Light of Everlasting by Demi Griffin is a breathtaking entry into Christian fantasy—rich with lore, spiritual depth, and emotional resonance. From the first page, readers are swept into a world of high-stakes conflict and luminous storytelling. ...more
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