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Kimberley J. Payne

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Category Archives: Parenting

How This Grandmother Shares Her Faith

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Kimberley Payne
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An interview with Kimberley Payne Kimberley Payne lives in the village of Buckhorn, northeast of Toronto, Ontario. She received Jesus as her Lord and Saviour at age 33. Do you go to church? If yes, what denomination? “Yes. I grew … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged Mark 5:19 | Leave a reply

Faith-Filled Fun for Kids — And a Special Place to Find It!

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Kimberley Payne
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Do you ever find yourself looking for meaningful, faith-based activities that will not only keep your kids (or grandkids!) engaged but also plant seeds of truth in their hearts? You’re not alone — and I’m so glad you’re here. Over … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouraging Moms, Parenting | Tagged Proverbs 22:6 | 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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How I Invited the Devil to Gain a Foothold in My Life

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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I was a follower of ‘Reverend Ken and the Lost Followers’ In high school, I attended the “church of the open bottle” at the Red Dog Tavern on Hunter Street in Peterborough, Ontario. My best friend, Monica, and I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Micro-Memoir | Tagged 1 Peter 5:8 | 3 Replies

Soup Kitchen

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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The experience that made me like pea soup My mother makes the best soup in the whole world. I may be biased but it’s true. The only soup of Mom’s that I didn’t like was pea soup. And only because … Continue reading →

Posted in Micro-Memoir, Parenting | Tagged appreciation, childhood memories, memoir, soup kitchen, thankfulness | 1 Reply

Playing Church

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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Sunday morning. I wake up in a strange room. I realize I’m in my best friend’s bed. My bestie lightly snores beside me. Her family has no plans to go to church today. Should I rush home on my bicycle … Continue reading →

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What Does ‘Amen’ Mean at the End of a Prayer?

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Kimberley Payne
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And why do we say it? It happened in Religion class in grade 3. The week before, the priest that taught our group stood at the front of the class leading us in the Lord’s Prayer. At the end of … Continue reading →

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What Does God Want From Us?

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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My girlfriend is a runner. She runs every day and even participates in races. She didn’t start running until her mid-twenties and she was eager to learn as much about it as she could. She joined a runner’s club, hired … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouraging Moms | Tagged 2 Timothy 4:7 | 2 Replies

How Does the Parable of the Talents Apply to Today?

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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The fish tank was propped in the corner of my dentist’s office. Nervous and anxious about my appointment, I occupied my attention watching the tropical fish glide freely through the water. Golden, yellow, aqua and jet-black fish swam around the … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouraging Moms, God's character | Tagged Matthew 25:16 | 4 Replies

If You Had Only 6 Months to Live What Would You Do Differently?

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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I lay on my back deck, face down, warming in the sun. The kids splashed in the pool. Another glorious summer day. Lazily, I began to sit up when a spot on my left forearm caught my eye. A darker … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouraging Moms, Prayer | Tagged Psalm 48:14 | Leave a reply

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About Kimberley

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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