What the Title Cannot Teach is an upcoming leadership book that explores lessons often learned only through experience—on the front lines, in management, under pressure, and through the responsibility of leading people.
M.J. Allen
M.J. Allen is a faith‑driven author, mentor, and storyteller whose work transforms real‑world adversity into testimony, purpose, and hope. Drawing from the powerful journeys explored in Reshuffle and Wired to Rise, he writes with raw honesty, spiritual insight, and a deep belief that every life can be rebuilt through God’s grace. His books blend resilience, leadership, and personal transformation, offering readers both practical wisdom and the courage to rise above their circumstances. As a mentor, he walks alongside others seeking clarity, and direction, inspiring them to embrace their calling, lead with integrity, and trust that no story is beyond redemption.
M.J. Allen is a faith‑driven author, mentor, and storyteller whose work transforms real‑world adversity into testimony, purpose, and hope. Drawing from the powerful journeys explored in Reshuffle and Wired to Rise, he writes with raw honesty, spiritual insight, and a deep belief that every life can be rebuilt through God’s grace. His books blend resilience, leadership, and personal transformation, offering readers both practical wisdom and...
The hand life dealt is not the plan God has for you
What happens when the cards life deals you seem stacked against you?
From the projects of Philadelphia to the foster care system, from betrayal and abuse to redemption and renewal, M.J. Allen has lived through hands that looked impossible to play. Yet through faith, resilience, and the power of God’s reshuffling, he discovered that brokenness can...
Marcus never expected the railroad to save his life. Growing up in the mid‑1990s amid family turmoil, bullying, and the weight of being underestimated, he entered the transit industry as a teenage intern, just trying to find his footing. What begins as a chance to learn a trade quickly becomes a crucible—one that tests his resilience, integrity,...
A heartfelt true story of faith, family, autism, and discovering purpose beyond a diagnosis.
When Wilson and Harriet welcomed their son, James, into the world, they saw him as the answer to years of prayer. From the beginning, James was thoughtful, observant, and wonderfully unique. But as he grew, his parents began to notice differences they...
The word “heart” appears in the Bible 895 times in various contexts. It was used when people made major decisions or showed feelings toward someone or a situation. Today, many people use it to describe their feelings toward God. Jesus looked at the hearts of many people (whether they knew it or not) to discern their true intentions. Many people use the phrase “God knows my heart,” and indeed He does, but that can be a dangerous statement. He’s been dealing with hearts from the beginning and...
When I worked the night shift, I found I had plenty of idle time after assignments and paperwork were done. Whenever possible, I used that time to talk to God and dig into the Word. Matthew 14:23 shows how Jesus sought time alone in prayer: “and when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.” Regardless of our schedules, we should always make time to meditate on and pray over His Word. This practice nurtures...
God has a calling for each of us. Whether it is preaching the Gospel, writing, or offering encouragement, we all have a place and position in the Kingdom. It’s natural to feel afraid when we discover our calling, and it can feel overwhelming. View it in the spiritual realm and know that God will provide the tools to do your task. In Exodus Chapter Four, God instructed Moses to speak to the people, but Moses felt he lacked the necessary diction to address them. Verse 11 tells us: Then the LORD...
