Can You Love Without Trust?
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
20h ago
Photo by Avel Chuklanov on Unsplash It’s tough to rebuild a relationship after a breach of trust Years ago, my husband took flying lessons. He wanted to complete his pilot’s license in order to fly a small plane. I supported his dream — both emotionally and financially — and looked forward to the day when we would enjoy the open skies together. One sunny afternoon, my husband invited me to join him on one of his last training flights. I accepted. At the airport, I shook the hand of his instructor and walked across the tarmac with the two of them to the little Cessna. I sat in ..read more
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Have You Ever Experienced Maritime Hospitality?
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
2w ago
Photo by John McArthur on Unsplash It may make you question what you’re known for Years ago, I travelled with another couple from Ontario to the East Coast of Canada. We camped along the way, enjoying beautiful campsites in all provinces. New Brunswick hosts stunning forests and Prince Edward Island is quaint, but Nova Scotia captured my heart. The towering lighthouses, coastal sea cliffs with endless shorelines, and picturesque fishing villages all made it the perfect place to visit. But more than that, it’s the people that I loved. They are the friendliest people in Canada ..read more
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Why I Appreciated the Memorial Service More Than the Funeral
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
3w ago
Photo by Amy Humphries on Unsplash The intensity of grief does change over time Two and a half years after her funeral, my family attended a service for our granddaughter at the Children’s Memorial Garden. This garden was put in place by the Bereaved Families of Ontario, Peterborough region. Located in Millennium Park along the Otonabee River, the garden hosts a variety of plants that attract butterflies. There is a large boulder with a brass marker that reads: Our Children Remembered Bronze plaques are mounted along the path with the names of children who have passed away ..read more
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Is It Acceptable to Exact Revenge on Those Who Wrong Us?
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
1M ago
Photo by DANIEL BECERRA on Unsplash My experience with the ‘Vengeance Van’ I spotted the large red vehicle parked in front of the main building of the college where I work. Bold black letters “Vengeance Van” were painted on the side with a picture of a person swinging a bat and the words, “Get Your Vengeance Now!” etched underneath. A line of students waited their turn to enter the van. Curiosity got the better of me and I googled the website to learn, “The Vengeance Van is a mobile room where you are permitted to destroy items we provide (or items of your own) using differen ..read more
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Why I Look Forward to Baptism Sundays
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
1M ago
Photo by Josue Michel on Unsplash A day to celebrate professions of faith I enjoy going to church on Sundays. But there are certain Sundays that I especially look forward to. Baptism Sunday. Recently, we had three people baptized. One young woman and a middle-aged couple. They had decided to make a public declaration of their faith in God. In Matthew, we read about Jesus’ baptism. Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is ..read more
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How Speaking the Name of Jesus Saved Me in My Nightmare
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
1M ago
Photo by Glen Hodson on Unsplash I had the dream again last night. Or maybe I should call it a nightmare. I’m standing in a beautiful century home with many rooms. Everything about the house is stunning from the hardwood floors to the ornate ceilings. It’s furnished with decorative accessories and expensive furniture. It’s the house of my dreams. However, it houses my nightmares. I cannot go up the stairs to the upper rooms because of the presence that lives there. It’s an evil presence. The kind of evil that makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. I am filled&n ..read more
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Why Are Exercise and Healthy Eating Important for Christian Women?
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
2M ago
Photo by Iyan Kurnia on Unsplash I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Stephanie Nickel is a freelance writer and editor, regular contributor to HopeStreamRadio, labor doula, and former personal trainer. Steph is eclectically-interested and eclectically involved. Why are exercise and healthy eating important for Christian women? “Healthy eating and exercise have so many benefits. We have more energy, we sleep better, we work more efficiently, we get things done more quickly. And whether you’re a Christian woman or not these things ..read more
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How My Mother Demonstrated Love In Action
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
2M ago
Photo by Ben Lolli on Unsplash And the mystery of the missing cans My mom has always been my biggest supporter. And defender. When my ex-husband and I separated, I returned to my hometown, where my parents still lived. My brother graciously offered the top half of his tiny home. My children were only one- and three years old. We agreed that the children would live with me and visit their father every other weekend. I knew my mom would make herself available to help care for my kids whenever I needed her. My ex and I had an amicable separation, so we lived in the same house unt ..read more
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In the Children’s Memorial Garden
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
2M ago
Photo by David Clode on Unsplash I attended a ceremony at the Butterfly Garden for the unveiling of a bronze plaque engraved with my granddaughter’s name. Hers was number 17 on a list of 20 deceased children. I stood with my husband and parents alongside my daughter and granddaughter. My cousin, Dianne, arranged it. Her husband, daughter, two granddaughters, mother, and two sisters surrounded us. The ceremony opened with a prayer followed by welcoming comments. A mother who had lost two sons sang. Each name was read aloud. I looked around the crowd, and my heart broke. All age ..read more
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Earning a 3rd Place Science Fair Ribbon
Kimberley J. Payne Blog | Encouraging women in fitness & faith
by Kimberley Payne
2M ago
Photo by Antonio Lapa on Unsplash How Coming to My Senses Earned Me a 3rd Place Science Fair Ribbon Instead of the 1st Place Trophy Not using a dead cat‘s eyeball was my downfall In the 1970s, my entire grade school participated in the annual Science Fair. Each class dedicated time every day to research and prepare for the Fair. As students, we’d visit the Maytag Appliance store to ask for a used box to cut and create a three-sided display board. (Nowadays, you can buy a pre-made poster board from the dollar store.) We’d paint it and decorate the borders with coloured corrugat ..read more
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