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Kimberley J. Payne

Writing to help you grow closer to God

Writing to help you grow closer to God

Writing to help you grow closer to God

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Why Is the Number Three So Powerful in Faith, Work, and Writing?

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Three is powerful in writing, working, and in the Bible This past weekend, I witnessed two phenomena that I’ve never seen before. Three hummingbirds flew by me Hummingbirds are not social birds and they usually only come together to mate … Continue reading →

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What Can an E-Bike Teach Us About Spiritual Truth?

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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One of the best purchases I’ve ever made has been my electric bike. Hubby and I ride every night as long as it’s over 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit) and not raining. The country roads around our home are perfect for … Continue reading →

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Are Guardian Angels Real?

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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When I look back over my life I am awed by the many stupid things that I did without suffering the full consequences of my actions. Such protection led me to wonder if I had a guardian angel. A guardian … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven | Tagged 1 Timothy 2:5, Daniel 10:13, Exodus 25:22, Ezekiel 10:1-22, Genesis 3:24, Isaiah 6:2-7, Jude 9, Psalm 18:10, Psalm 91:11, Revelation 12 | Leave a reply

How the Overwhelming Experience of the Holy Spirit Made Me Weep

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Joy and tears can go together When I was still in high school, my eldest brother, Roger, moved back into the basement of our parent’s home. He brought his young wife, Julie, and their newborn, Benjamin. They planned to stay … Continue reading →

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Does God Protect Us When We Do Stupid Things?

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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“Who drove home last night?” I asked my friend on the phone. “You did!” In the 80s, it wasn’t unusual for teenagers to pick the driver who seemed the least impaired to drive home after a night at the bars. … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Pass Out Challenge

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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A teenager’s prayer is answered The first time I participated in the pass-out challenge, my friend slid down the wall sideways and smacked her head against the vacuum cleaner. That should’ve been enough to stop me from ever participating in … Continue reading →

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My Teenage Experience With Psychedelic Drugs

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Lucy in the Sky (at the Ball) Diamond We boarded the yellow school bus and headed for the back seats. Our bus was one of two that would be leaving our high school parking lot to travel the highways from … Continue reading →

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6 Benefits of Attending Church

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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And why I believe that being in nature alone can’t replace it Years ago, my small church group studied Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God by Gary L Thomas. In his book, Thomas highlights a variety of ways that we … Continue reading →

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Is a Cardinal a Sign From a Loved One?

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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And other superstitions surrounding death “Is that bird Talia?” my great-nephew asked. “No, no. The pretty red cardinal symbolizes her saying hello from heaven,” I explained. He scrunched up his nose and raised an eyebrow. But when I went to … Continue reading →

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What Is Heaven Like?

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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8 Facts About Heaven Making friends is hard at any age but especially as we get older. Monica was my best friend in high school. She had a fantastically warped sense of humour. We made up nicknames for ourselves and … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, 2 Corinthians 5:1, John 5:17, Matthew 22;30, Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 21:3, Revelation 21:4, Revelation 5:9 | 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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