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Kimberley J. Payne

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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

4 Habits to Connect With God

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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A friend asked how she could apply a calm, meditative state of mind in her otherwise busy, agitated life. How can she become a centered, joyful person when she is in the full force of daily living? I don’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 | 1 Reply

When Will We Say Enough Is Enough?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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Recently, I was reminded of the analogy of the frog in boiling water. If you boil a pot of water and then throw a frog in it, the frog will immediately jump out. However, if you place a frog in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged Ephesians 6:11 | 3 Replies

Love Your Enemies

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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I was catching up on the life of a friend over coffee one day when he commented about how his life could be so much easier if only a certain co-worker would quit. This co-worker caused him problems every day … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Matthew 5:43-44 | 1 Reply

What Does It Mean To Wait On The Lord?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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Waiting – it conjures up images of sitting impatiently in a chair with toes tapping and fingers drumming. I wait for my children to get off the bus at the end of a school day. I wait for the traffic … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 7:7=8, Psalm 40:1 | 1 Reply

What Is the Benefit of Pain?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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Physical pain is a funny thing. Not funny as in causing laughter, but it’s perplexing. It takes over my thoughts and actions. Everything I do is subject to this pain. I must slow down. I am forced to not be … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Proverbs 4:20 | 1 Reply

Why Should I Read The Bible?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Kimberley Payne
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As a young child, I owned a Bible – Good News for Modern Man. My Bible became quite tattered from use and it followed me into adulthood. I remember keeping the Bible in my bedside table (like they do in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | 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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