Kimberley Payne shares …
I’m a mother of two young adults and an Oma to a granddaughter. I’m happily married to a man I believe was a direct answer to a desperate prayer. I’m a half-cup-full optimist who’s been blessed with a short memory.
Although not naturally blond, nor do I have blue eyes, Dutch blood runs through my veins. I love croquettes, and double zout licorice. I have fond childhood memories of a close family, with three older brothers who went swimming at the YMCA on Friday nights, played card games like “Pit”, and went camping every summer.
I fell in love with Jesus in 2001 and haven’t looked back. 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.
Years ago, I began a spiritual and physical health partnership with God. Then I felt a God-nudge that this type of program would also help others. So I used what I had learned to create a workbook, Fit for Faith – 7 weeks to improved spiritual and physical health.
On my bucket-list I’ve had “write a book” alongside “learn to drive a motorcycle” and “plant a Christmas tree farm”. I’ve checked off the first one but have yet to fulfill my other two dreams. I want to bike across Holland and tandem jump out of an airplane.
Much of my writing comes out of daily living. If I learn something new through a friend, radio program or a walk in the woods I like to share it with others. I picked up a gem of a nugget from Julia Cameron’s, The Artist’s Way. She encouraged me to write Morning Pages – that is to write three pages (long hand) each morning. I admit I’ve lost the morning routine, but when I do write, I stick to the three pages. The first page I write about my day, things that are front and centre, anything that “pops” into my mind. The second page is usually deeper stuff, under the surface real issues. And the third page is God’s response. My faith has grown in leaps and bounds from this writing routine. I’ve collected and organized many of these devotional writings into a book called Meeting Faith: 100 Devotions for Women on Family, Fitness, and Faith.
Since I’ve started writing, I’ve written Children’s Books, Journals, Bible Memory Books, Devotionals, Apologetics, True Stories, and Anthologies.
I’ve also opened a joyful little corner of the internet called the Grow in Faith Gallery on Etsy — and it’s bursting with printable treasures designed to go hand-in-hand with my books.
Many blessings,
Kimberley Payne
What people are saying …
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About Kimberley Payne
Kimberley Payne is a Jesus lover, Oma, and an Eclectic Author. Her books and teachings help you boost your faith, face difficult challenges, and draw closer to God. As a mother, health advocate, and woman of faith Kimberley understands your struggles and is on a mission to help you live a fuller healthier life.
Statement of Faith
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
*the whole or universal church – not any one denomination