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Kimberley J. Payne

Writing to help you grow closer to God

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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

What to Do When God Asks Us to Wait

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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I find myself back in the place I was years ago–waiting. I remember the uncomfortable wait and the questions that surrounded it. When will our home sell? When will we move? When will we find a new home? It seemed … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Deuteronomy 7:9 | 1 Reply

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

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 →

Posted in Bible study | 2 Replies

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

If You Had Only 6 Months to Live What Would You Do Differently?

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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I lay on my back deck, face down, warming in the sun. The kids splashed in the pool. Another glorious summer day. Lazily, I began to sit up when a spot on my left forearm caught my eye. A darker … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouraging Moms, Prayer | Tagged Psalm 48:14 | Leave a reply

How Should I Pray?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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Years ago, if I felt that I wanted or needed something I would ask my brother and sister-in-law to pray for me. My brother was a pastor and I felt he had a “direct line” to God. Of course, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer | Tagged Colossians 4:2, Fit for Faith | 4 Replies

Is There Something You Haven’t Asked God For?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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“Mommy, can you buy me a new bike?” A simple question asked by my daughter but I argued that she didn’t need a new bike; her old bike was fine.“Mom, the chain keeps falling off and the back brake doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Luke 11:11-12 | 4 Replies

Should I Pray to Be a Good Parent?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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First, I prayed to be a good parent. Then chaos erupted. The enemy attacked me and challenged me to be a good parent in the midst of upheaval. Of course, I failed. But had I called on the Lord’s strength … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Growth | Tagged Ephesians 6:4 | 3 Replies

Do You Believe In Angels?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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Do you believe in angels? I do. Angels may seem like mythical characters like hobbits, fairies, and leprechauns. But I believe they are real. One day, I was tidying up my son’s room and I came across a little blue … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven | Tagged Genesis 3:23-24, Hebrews 1:14, Revelation 22:1 | 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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