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Kimberley J. Payne

Writing to help you grow closer to God

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Can God Talk To Us Through Our Dreams?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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I dreamt that I worked in a fancy, extravagant spa. It oozed with richness. I had blue sheer curtains as my office wall and the dress code required flashy dresses. Facials cost $110 and that was the most inexpensive of … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Matthew 25:41-45 | 2 Replies

Is Work a Curse or a Blessing?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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Some mornings I awake and moan over the amount of work that I have on my plate for that day. I would rather pull the covers up under my chin and return to my blissful state of slumber. However, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Colossians 3:23 | 2 Replies

Why I Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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I held a baby shower at my home for my sister-in-law. It was a wonderful time of fun and fellowship and food. I especially liked visiting with cousins that I haven’t seen since the last baby shower. We had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Matthew 16:26 | 2 Replies

The Reality of Heaven – Part 3

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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The Battle for Heaven by Pat Steel The battle I am referring to is not the battle to get there, but the difficulty of keeping it in the forefront of our thoughts. There are so many issues that we face … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven | Tagged Acts 4:12, Colossians 3:1-4, John 14:1 | Leave a reply

The Reality of Heaven – Part 2

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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What is Heaven Like? by Pat Steel In my first post, I wrote about heaven being a real place, a physical place. As for our new resurrected bodies, we have the example of Jesus. When He rose from the grave … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, Heaven | Tagged 1 Corinthians 15, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6 | 2 Replies

What Does it Mean to be the Body of Christ?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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As a former personal fitness trainer, I have learned that there are many parts to our body. I was educated in kinesiology. I learned about our muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. I was trained in how one affects the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-12 | 2 Replies

The Reality of Heaven – Part 1

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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What is Heaven Like? by Pat Steel There are many people who strongly believe in an “afterlife”, and that there is more to this world than what we experience now. If there isn’t, what is the purpose of living given … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, Heaven | Tagged 2 Corinthians 12, Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 14:1-3, Luke 23:43, Luke 24:51 | 3 Replies

What is Agape Love?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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I had attended a beautiful wedding ceremony at a small church in a quaint village. The bride looked radiant and the wedding party was gorgeous. The ceremony was short, yet potent. I found myself holding on to each word the … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Corinthians 13 | 1 Reply

Where Do You Find Your Security?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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When I worked as a career counsellor, I had to facilitate job search workshops and help people with their resumes. I conducted mock interviews and advised on goal planning and time management. I also led participants through intensive career-planning sessions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Job 31:24-28 | 3 Replies

Is Envy a Sin?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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Do you celebrate other people’s success or do you moan and cry, “Why not me?” There was an interesting discussion that took place on an Internet listserv group – the topic for that week had been envy. My mother had … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged Exodus 20:17, Galatians 5:25 | 1 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.

Through her work, Kimberley hopes to inspire parents to raise up the next generation in the Christian faith.

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