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Category Archives: God’s character

How Bible Study Is Like Hiking

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Photo by Stephen Ellis on Unsplash Have you ever wondered how Bible study is like hiking? In November 2016, we moved northeast from the village of Millbrook to Buckhorn. While only a 45-minute drive, the landscape drastically changed from rolling hills to rocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, God's character | Tagged Bible study, hiking, spiritual growth | Leave a reply

Forgive Me, Father

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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  Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. It’s been 6 months since my last confession. These are my sins. As I stood in line with my classmates, I repeated this phrase over and over in my mind. Anxiety filled … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, God's character | Tagged Catholic sacraments, penance, sacrament of reconciliation | 1 Reply

Does Counting Your Blessings Help With Depression?

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Kimberley Payne
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Or does it make it worse? I regularly suffer from depression and have since I was a child. Thank God that in my 40s I was finally diagnosed with clinical depression and my doctor started me on a low dose … Continue reading →

Posted in God's character, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Psalm 51:10 | 1 Reply

Is a Baby Dedication Brainwashing?

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Kimberley Payne
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Years ago, I was blessed to witness my granddaughter’s dedication. Similar to a Catholic Baptism it is a Christian ceremony, but in a Dedication, the parents dedicate their infant to God and make a promise to raise their child in a … Continue reading →

Posted in God's character, Parenting | Tagged baptism, infant dedication | Leave a reply

I Found a Poem I Wrote When I Was 12 Years Old

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Kimberley Payne
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And it still resonates with me today Then they ask me, but why? And my mind wanders to the times of trouble to the days when my fate lay in His hands and when I asked, He answered. He granted … Continue reading →

Posted in God's character, Spiritual Growth | Tagged poetry | Leave a reply

Nothing New Under the Sun

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Kimberley Payne
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Or is there? This morning I awoke to my alarm blaring an “oldies” song. I glanced at my watch, rolled over and hit the snooze bar — as I do every day. After my shower, I padded to the kitchen … Continue reading →

Posted in God's character, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Ephesians 6:13, Lamentations 3:22 | Leave a reply

How the Platinum Rule Is Better Than the Golden Rule

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Kimberley Payne
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Is it best to do unto others as you would have them do unto you? Although the Golden Rule is biblical and was recorded in the Gospels during Jesus’ sermon on the mount “So in everything, do to others what … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouraging Moms, God's character | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 5 Love Languages, John 15:12-13, Matthew 7:12 | Leave a reply

When Is God With Us?

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Kimberley Payne

I believe that God reveals Himself during our difficult times. When I was dealing with a devastating loss it was not until I had exhausted all my resources that I finally turned to God. I am convinced that I would … Continue reading →

Posted in God's character | Tagged God with us, John 16:33

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

Does God Hear Our Prayers?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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My son asked, “Mommy, can I watch a movie?” I replied, “Yes, in ten minutes.” His response started out as mild whining and then escalated into a full temper tantrum because he had to wait ten whole minutes. These 10 minutes … Continue reading →

Posted in God's character, Prayer | Tagged Isaiah 30:18 | Leave a reply

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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.

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