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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 I Will Never Play ‘Cards Against Humanity’ Again

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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The game glorifies tasteless things in the name of “humour” I’m a garage sale junkie. Every Saturday from May to September, I rise early and head out the door in search of local garage sales. I love finding a deal. … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Galatians 5:16-21 | 3 Replies

How to Eulogize One Another While We’re Still Alive

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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How my brother started an honouring tradition Years ago, my eldest brother, Roger, shared with us his eulogy. Not one that he wrote about himself but rather one that he had written for each of us. He didn’t want to … Continue reading →

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Can a Gratitude Journal Transform Your Life?

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Thankfulness is not just for Thanksgiving In 1998, I separated and moved with my two young children back to my hometown. Unable to afford a house on my own, we moved into my older brother’s home. Looking for a job … Continue reading →

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What Does the Gift of Prophecy Mean?

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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I first learned about the gift of prophecy while reading my Bible. In 2001, I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour and spent many hours in Bible study. I attended group Bible studies and read my own Bible and … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Born Again Christian

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Two Significant Events That Changed Me Inside and Out The years 1995 and 2001 both mark significant milestones (pregnancy and becoming a born-again Christian) that changed me forever on the inside and out. 1995 — I became pregnant with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 | Leave a reply

What Is the Spiritual Gift of Faith?

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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One of the gifts of the Spirit fueled my childhood imagination In my childhood room, the wall beside my bed featured blooming pink and purple flowered wallpaper. As a child, I would sometimes stretch out on my bed and pick … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, Heaven | Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 2 Corinthians 5:1–2 | Leave a reply

What Power Does Satan Have Over Us?

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Can we claim “The devil made me do it”? Since childhood, I believed in God. And I believed in Satan. Who is Satan? Satan. Father of lies. Beelzebul. Enemy. Demon. Devil. Deceiver. Lucifer. He is referred to by all these … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged 1 John 5:18, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:11, Luke 10:18 | 1 Reply

I Miss You, But …

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Heaven is a better place I don’t often watch the news on television. Instead, I receive the update for the day when my morning alarm goes off or while I’m on my drive to work. The 30-second update is usually … Continue reading →

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What Does ‘God Inhabits Our Praise’ Mean?

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Does God inhabit our praises? Psalm 22:3 I arrived three minutes late to church on Sunday. The congregation filled the small auditorium with voices singing along to the words of an old praise hymn. I picked a seat and sat … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to ‘Test and Approve God’s Will’?

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will. … 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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