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Kimberley J. Payne

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Category Archives: Prayer

What Is the Focus of the Lord’s Prayer?

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Jesus told us to focus on these three things My minister started a new sermon series called, Shape Up. She explained that the series is not about shaping up physically but rather getting in shape spiritually. This resonated with me … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Ecclesiastes 4:12, Matthew 6:9-13 | Leave a reply

Top 23 Tips on Prayer

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Kimberley Payne
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Experts share their number one prayer tip In 2015, I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Believing that Bible study and prayer are to the spirit what eating healthy and exercise are to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 22:3 | Leave a reply

What I Learned About the Lord’s Prayer

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Kimberley Payne
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When I was growing up, the first prayer I learned at home was the “Our Father”. We said it at every meal with my dad leading the prayer and the rest of the family joining in half way. We also … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Matthew 6:9 | 1 Reply

The Habit That Saved My Life

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Kimberley Payne
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Well, actually I don’t think that I can narrow it down to just one habit but rather four. It was through Bible study and prayer that I was saved spiritually, and through exercise and healthy eating that saved me physically. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, Healthy Living, Prayer | Tagged Bible study, Exercise and fitness, habits, healthy eating, prayer, spiritual disciplines | 9 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

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

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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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