About Kimberley J. Payne
I don't consider myself an athlete. As a matter of fact, I once thought of myself as more on an anti-athlete. However, I've since come around and have settled on recreational athlete.
I don't run but I love to walk around my neighbourhood and hike in the woods. I don't compete in triathlons but I do enjoy a friendly game of tennis. I'm not a competitive weight lifter but I'm quite fond of strength training in my basement with a girlfriend.
I'm a daughter with 3 older brothers, a wife of 10 years, a mother of 2 teenagers.
I'm an amateur photographer -- scratch that, I like to take pictures but don't know the first thing about cameras.
I've struggled with self-image and weight control all my life. I'm a member of Weight Watchers and attended Overeater's Anonymous until the meetings conflicted with my weekend addiction to garage sales.
My parents immigrated from Holland in the early 60s. I'm a little Dutch girl without the blond hair (real, that is) and blue eyes. I love croquettes, double zout drops and Suske & Wiske.
I was born and raised Catholic, and in 2001 I gave my heart to Jesus and started into relationship with Him. I love to pray and have had the privilege to see many answers to prayers. I read my Bible daily by following a 365-day reading plan, and love to learn about this fascinating book.
I am embarking on a journey -- a spiritual and physical journey -- and I invite you to join with me in this adventure!
**Kimberley is an award-winning author and a member of The Word Guild and Inscribe Christian Writer's Fellowship.
Kimberley has taught workshops in a variety of settings including churches, women's retreats, writers' conferences, and Women Alive conferences. Kimberley's energetic and enthusiastic presentations motivate individuals to reach their faith and fitness goals.
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"You are so talented and have such a beautiful way of expressing your faith in the every-day moment of life. Thank you for sharing this with me today."
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