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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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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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Is It Acceptable to Exact Revenge on Those Who Wrong Us?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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My experience with the ‘Vengeance Van’ I spotted the large red vehicle parked in front of the main building of the college where I work. Bold black letters “Vengeance Van” were painted on the side with a picture of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Romans 12:19 | Leave a reply

Can Speaking the Name of Jesus Bring Peace in Times of Fear?

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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I had the dream again last night. Or maybe I should call it a nightmare. I’m standing in a beautiful century home with many rooms. Everything about the house is stunning from the hardwood floors to the ornate ceilings. It’s … Continue reading →

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Why Is Gluttony A Sin?

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Brenda Wood is an internationally known motivational speaker, a former TV hostess, and a recovered bulimic who has gained and lost thousands of pounds. She’s actually fought … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthy Living | Tagged Philippians 4:8, Timothy 1:7 | Leave a reply

Does God Suffer From Mood Swings?

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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When I was a child I owned a mood ring. I wore it on occasion and watched the colour change from amber to deep purple to black. Inevitably it always landed on black and stayed there. But it didn’t always … 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

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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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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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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