M. J. Elliott

Matthew (MJ Elliott) is someone who is passionate about reaching others for Christ with whatever God places upon his heart to write or speak about. He has served in ministry of some type for 13 years, whether as a volunteer or a minister of the Gospel. While never ordained, his ministry experiences give him a lot of understanding into what ministry is all about and how it has changed.
Matthew and Traci, his wife, have 3 children; Leyla, Caleb and their newborn daughter Hannah that bring inspiration and joy to their lives. His hope for all his books is that it will encourage those who read it in a way that help them see what is often overlooked in the world around them. Just as he desires with God will do with their Ministry Website… Love the Saints Ministries... he desires God will speak to and encourage all who read its content.
Writing is both a passion and a hobby for Matt and he is very excited to see what God will do with this book and has really enjoyed putting it together. His prayer is that this book will minister to believers in love, equip them better for service in God’s Glory, and build the body of Christ in edification through the encouragement and grace he has been blessed with.

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Website: http://lovethesaintsministries.com
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• Death is Not the End, Daddy on Feb. 24, 2016
  
  Nate Allen’s ‘Death is not the End, Daddy’ is an incredible work of art. To be honest, I was a little unsure how I would respond to this book at first, but as I began to read each page I found that I couldn’t put it down. This book embraced my imagination and captured my heart. The level of complexity is absolutely intriguing and can be quite addicting at times to follow but well worth the read. ‘Death is Not the End, Daddy’ draws you in with the struggle of redemption, the mystery of forgiveness and the incredible wonder that the gift of love can bring to light. There are many different aspects of this book that the reader can, and will, connect with. Some will be encouraged by the message of love that this book shares both in the lives of Matthew Mills and John Doe, who are the two main characters. Others will connect with the depth Mr. Allen brings to the table as he defines each character and how they intertwine with each other throughout the book. Still others will connect with the message of faith in the midst of struggle and how each character changes by the end. Personally, I connected with the resolve of Matthew Mills and the struggle he faced with building a relationship with both his wife and his daughter. I was reminded of how important it is to ensure we as husbands and fathers work to build those relationships with our loved ones, just as Jesus longs to build that relationship with all of us. This book is a testament of how the love of Christ can change the heart of any man or woman. In the same respect though, it doesn’t throw it in the reader's face. It is a rare gem indeed and I was truly blessed by the outcome of this wonderful little fiction novel. I very rarely recommend any books but this one is one that I am honored to review and recommend to anyone who will listen.