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Kimberley J. Payne

Writing to help you grow closer to God

Writing to help you grow closer to God

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Is It a Sin To Gamble?

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Can a Christian buy a lottery ticket? My friend stopped at a convenience store in the mall to buy a lottery ticket. She turned to me and asked, “Would you like one too?” I declined. Not because I wouldn’t want … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged 1 Corinthians 10:22-24, Hebrews 13:5, I Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 13:11, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 3:9-10 | Leave a reply

When (and Why) Did Animal Sacrifices Stop?

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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For both Christians and Jews? The first sacrifice was made by God, Himself. He shed the blood of animals in order to make the clothing to cover the first humans. God took the animal’s life to provide warmth and covering … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged 1 John 4:9-11, Genesis 3:21, Hebrews 9:22, Leviticus 1:4 | Leave a reply

Is It True That Everything Happens for A Reason?

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Even the bad stuff? As a Christian, I‘ve struggled with the saying that “everything happens for a reason”. Especially the bad stuff. It sounds to me like it’s saying that God causes things to happen, good and bad. It suggests … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged Genesis 50:20, John 10:10, Romans 8:28 | Leave a reply

Is There Free Will in Heaven?

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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How can we be free in heaven and not sin? I know that God created us to be in relationship with Him. He wanted us to have free will in order to choose to love Him. His perfect plan was … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven | Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 7:18-20 | Leave a reply

What Does ‘My Body Is a Temple’ Mean?

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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As a former personal trainer, I often heard clients express the notion that, “My body is a temple”. In the secular world, treating your body as a temple refers to loving your body and being comfortable in your own skin. … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged 1 Corinthians 3:16, Acts 1:8 | Leave a reply

ABCs of Animals in The Bible

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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: A reference for all animals mentioned in scripture My interest in animals started as a child but when my own daughter was in grade school she regaled me with tales of animal facts. Some of these “facts” sounded outrageous … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to Honor Your Father and Mother?

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Honor your father and mother is the fifth of 10 commandments handed down from God to Moses on Mt. Sinai. Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Ephesians 6:1-3, Exodus 20:12 | Leave a reply

What Makes Us Doubt God?

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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And why we can trust Him in those doubts Have you ever doubted God? Have you ever asked Him why He’s allowed something to happen? Or why He didn’t stop something? Have you ever been tempted to argue with God? … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Job 38:1-4 | Leave a reply

What Is the Focus of the Lord’s Prayer?

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Jesus told us to focus on these three things My minister started a new sermon series called, Shape Up. She explained that the series is not about shaping up physically but rather getting in shape spiritually. This resonated with me … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Ecclesiastes 4:12, Matthew 6:9-13 | Leave a reply

Top 23 Tips on Prayer

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Experts share their number one prayer tip In 2015, I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Believing that Bible study and prayer are to the spirit what eating healthy and exercise are to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 22:3 | Leave a reply

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Kimberley J. PayneKimberley Payne is an award-winning author. She combines her teaching experience and love of writing to create educational materials for children about family, fitness, science, and faith.

Through her work, Kimberley hopes to inspire parents to raise up the next generation in the Christian faith.

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