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Kimberley J. Payne

Writing to help you grow closer to God

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What is the Secret to Goal Planning?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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Every year, between Christmas and New Year’s, I spend time going through my “orange folder”. In this folder, I have kept my goals for the upcoming year since 1996. I have used different systems including 3-year-plans, mapping, drawings, and even … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:6 | 7 Replies

Does God Answer Prayer?

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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On Saturday of the conference, I awoke at 6:00 a.m. and felt like I couldn’t sleep anymore. Unusual for me because I like to sleep as long as possible. That morning, I set my alarm for 7:45 a.m. to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer | Tagged Matthew 6:7, prayer | 2 Replies

What Does it Mean to Ask in Jesus’ Name?

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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When I was a teenager, I remember my brother suggesting to me that if I asked for something in Jesus’ name, it would be given to me. My eldest brother was schooled in theology and regularly attended church and youth … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged James 1:1, John 16:24, Romans 1:1 | 2 Replies

Are You Spiritually Blind?

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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In Joyce Meyer’s “Starting Your Day Right” she writes, “The Bible says that the natural man does not understand the spiritual man (see I Corinthians 2:14). So spiritual talk doesn’t always make sense to unsaved people, but loving actions speak … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:14, Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 10:30 | 7 Replies

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

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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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