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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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Top 20 Tips on Bible Study

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Experts share their number one Bible reading 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 … Continue reading →

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Can Generational Curses Be Broken?

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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And how does that affect the nature versus nurture debate? I first learned of the power to break a generational curse in 2001. I had accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour and spent hours in prayer and reading my … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to Take the Name of the Lord in Vain?

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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What it means to obey the third commandment Growing up, I had no concern about saying, “Oh, my God!” But I would never use Jesus’ or God’s name as a curse word. As an adult, I don’t say any of … Continue reading →

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How Do God’s Delays Shape Our Identity and Purpose?

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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God’s delays are name changers Have you ever lifted a prayer to God but had to wait hours for His response? Days? Months? Years? I’ve learned — although I don’t necessarily like it — God’s timing is always perfect. And … Continue reading →

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Living Out the Golden Rule

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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How complete strangers demonstrated Matthew 7:12 We left the hotel with two other couples shortly after breakfast. The snowmobile ride to the Purdy Mica Mine from North Bay would take a few hours and we wanted to make the most of … Continue reading →

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The Bedtime Ritual Seared In My Memory

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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My childhood bedroom was only 8 feet wide x 9 feet long. Just enough room for a single bed, a 6-drawer white dresser with a gold-trimmed mirror, and a small table tucked in the corner. My wallpaper featured blooming pink … Continue reading →

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Can the Bible Be Trusted?

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Who decided which books to include in the Bible? I grew up believing that the Bible could be trusted. I had my own copy called Good News for Modern Man. It featured the New Testament with line drawing illustrations. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Why November Reminds Me of the Book of Ecclesiastes

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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It’s a month to mourn and a month to dance The book of Ecclesiastes is found in the Old Testament. It addresses life’s hard questions and doesn’t provide any pat answers. The author is unknown, although many believe it may … Continue reading →

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Being Generous With Your Money Is an Act of Faith

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Don’t forget you know a Guy My husband and I have a running joke where he says, “I know a guy” whenever we need something done around the house. He, of course, is referring to himself. I’ve started to use … Continue reading →

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How to Engage In the Hope of Advent

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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When I worked as a personal trainer, I helped my clients to achieve their health and fitness goals. I designed strength training and cardiovascular exercise programs. I also helped them to reach their weight loss targets. They reduced weight through … Continue reading →

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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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