Kimberley Payne shares …
I’m a mother of two young adults and an Oma to a granddaughter. I’m happily married to a man I believe was a direct answer to a desperate prayer. I’m a half-cup-full optimist who’s been blessed with a short memory.
Although not naturally blond, nor do I have blue eyes, Dutch blood runs through my veins. I love croquettes, and double zout licorice. I have fond childhood memories of a close family, with three older brothers who went swimming at the YMCA on Friday nights, played card games like “Pit”, and went camping every summer.
I fell in love with Jesus in 2001 and haven’t looked back. I love to pray and have had the privilege to see many answers to prayers. I read my Bible daily by following a 365-day reading plan, and love to learn about this fascinating book.
Years ago, I began a spiritual and physical health partnership with God. Then I felt a God-nudge that this type of program would also help others. So I used what I had learned to create a workbook, Fit for Faith – 7 weeks to improved spiritual and physical health.
Although I write in the health & fitness arena, I don’t consider myself an athlete. As a matter of fact, I once thought of myself as more of an anti-athlete. However, I’ve since come around and have settled on recreational athlete. I don’t run but I love to walk around my neighbourhood and hike in the woods. I don’t compete in triathlons but I do enjoy a friendly game of tennis. I’m not a competitive weight lifter but I’m quite fond of strength training in my bedroom. You can read about my journey in the anthology A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider – Words to Stimulate the Mind and Delight the Spirit. My piece is called, A Personal Makeover – Inside and Out.
I’ve struggled with self-image and weight control all my life. I’m a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and attended Overeater’s Anonymous until the meetings conflicted with my weekend addiction to garage sales.
I’m an amateur photographer — scratch that, I like to take pictures but don’t know the first thing about cameras. I’ve been around my neighbourhood numerous times taking photos of everything and anything that’ll stay still long enough for me to capture it on film. I’ve gathered many of my favourite pictures into an e-book called Inspirational Scripture Images.
On my bucket-list I’ve had “write a book” alongside “learn to drive a motorcycle” and “plant a Christmas tree farm”. I’ve checked off the first one but have yet to fulfill my other two dreams. I want to bike across Holland and tandem jump out of an airplane.
Much of my writing comes out of daily living. If I learn something new through a friend, radio program or a walk in the woods I like to share it with others. I picked up a gem of a nugget from Julia Cameron’s, The Artist’s Way. She encouraged me to write Morning Pages – that is to write three pages (long hand) each morning. I admit I’ve lost the morning routine, but when I do write, I stick to the three pages. The first page I write about my day, things that are front and centre, anything that “pops” into my mind. The second page is usually deeper stuff, under the surface real issues. And the third page is God’s response. My faith has grown in leaps and bounds from this writing routine. I’ve collected and organized many of these devotional writings into a book called Meeting Faith: 100 Devotions for Women on Family, Fitness, and Faith.
As much as I love to write, I find myself hesitant to sit down and actually do it. Some days I’d rather play on Facebook, read other blogs, or wash the windows.
Kimberley Payne
What people are saying …
“Thank you for your very honest and thought-provoking articles. Well written, enjoyable to read and encouraging.” Arthur F.
“You are so talented and have such a beautiful way of expressing your faith in the every-day moment of life. Thank you for sharing this with me today.” Jacqueline L.
“You have a wonderful writing technique. Very down-to-earth and personable. I like it very much.” Karen W.
“You write with simplicity and deal with very relevant issues.” Sharon C.
About Kimberley Payne
Kimberley is an award-winning author and a member of The Word Guild and Inscribe Christian Writer’s Fellowship. She combines her teaching experience and love of writing to create educational materials for children about family, fitness, science, and faith.
Statement of Faith
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Listen to an interview with Kimberley Payne:
Fit for Faith – Listen to interview with Renee Wiggins
*the whole or universal church – not any one denomination