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Kimberley J. Payne

Writing to help you grow closer to God

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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 →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged John 11:43, Mark 4:39, Matthew 1:24 | Leave a reply

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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What Do Your Values Reflect?

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Where does your treasure lie? There’s a story about a woman who was travelling on the Titanic. When it started to sink, she found her place on a lifeboat about to be lowered. However, she asked to return to her … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Colossians 3:2, Ephesians 2:8, Matthew 6:19-21 | Leave a reply

How Can I Have All-Access to God?

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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We ascended 306 feet to the highest peak in Canada’s Wonderland. Then faced a steep 80-degree drop before racing down the track at speeds up to 92 miles an hour. The ride took under four minutes. It took me a … 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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