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Can Memorizing Scripture Help With Temper?

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Kimberley Payne
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How Memorizing Scripture Helped Me to Not Write a Scathing Letter Halfway through the year I turned 50, I committed to memorizing scripture. I started with Ephesians 6:13, Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged Ephesians 6:13, Philippians 4:6-7, Phillipans 8 | 1 Reply

How to Memorize After Age 50

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Kimberley Payne
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You can teach an old dog new tricks! When the small group Bible teacher told the class that we would be working towards memorizing the whole book of James, I nearly quit the group right then. Granted, the book of James … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Ephesians 6:13, Joshua 24:15, Matthew 6:21, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 118:24, Psalm 145:15 | Leave a reply

3 Tips to Read the Bible

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Kimberley Payne
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Are You Bored With The Bible? Every time my husband sees me reading my Bible he jokingly asks, “Haven’t you read that book already?” I giggle because no matter how many times I’ve read it, I’ve never got bored. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Bible, Bible study, pray | Leave a reply

How Do We Change Our Thoughts?

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Kimberley Payne
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Pastor Terry preached on thinking versus feeling. He explained that our feelings flow out of what we are thinking and he referenced the prophet Elijah in the Old Testament. In 1 Kings 18:22-40 Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged 1 Kings 19, Colossians 3:2, Philippians 4:8 | 3 Replies

Jesus as the Good Shepherd?

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Kimberley Payne
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I moved to the country some years ago and now must drive 45 minutes to get to work each day. However, I do not mind the commute as I pass over lakes and by open fields and farms. On my … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, Spiritual Growth | Tagged John 10:11 | 1 Reply

Do We Have to Follow All the Laws of the Bible?

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Kimberley Payne
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My son balks at the Bible, especially when anyone quotes scripture. He does not believe that it is inspired by the Holy Spirit but rather thinks it’s a list of silly rules and stories that are not relevant today. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged Mark 6:29-31 | 3 Replies

The Habit That Saved My Life

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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Well, actually I don’t think that I can narrow it down to just one habit but rather four. It was through Bible study and prayer that I was saved spiritually, and through exercise and healthy eating that saved me physically. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, Healthy Living, Prayer | Tagged Bible study, Exercise and fitness, habits, healthy eating, prayer, spiritual disciplines | 9 Replies

How is Baseball Like the Christian Life?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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My minister gave a sermon on how our life as a Christian is similar to a baseball game. In baseball, there are three bases and a home plate. The goal is to hit a ball, and run to touch all successive … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, Spiritual Growth | Tagged James 1:19-21, James 2:17 | 4 Replies

How Do We Get God’s Blessings?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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We adopted an older dog many years ago. She was a gorgeous German shepherd with a playful disposition. Each morning, she greeted me with a tail thumping the carpet as she lied on her side waiting for me to pet … Continue reading →

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Where is God?

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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I had a fun rhyme that I shared with my kids before bed each night. It started with the question, “How much do I love you?” Their response was, “Up to God.” At first, it may be assumed that God … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged John 14:16-17, Psalm 139:7-10 | 3 Replies

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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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