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Why You'll Never Be Perfect, But You Do Need To Practice

Why You'll Never Be Perfect, But You Do Need To Practice

Why You'll Never Be Perfect, But You Do Need To PracticeKris Baines
Published on: 06/02/2025

I’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase - "practice makes perfect". Whilst that sounds good, and we know the point it’s trying to make, it’s not actually true is it? Because no one ever reaches absolute perfection - well, apart from a handful of rare prodigies or geniuses - and often those people aren’t the ones who need to do all the practice anyway.

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Using Your Gifts to Bless the Body of Christ - Part 2

Using Your Gifts to Bless the Body of Christ - Part 2

Using Your Gifts to Bless the Body of Christ - Part 2Kris Baines
Published on: 24/01/2025

God has blessed us all with different gifts, but that doesn't mean they're ours to use however we want. Ultimately, we should be using them for God's glory, and to bless the body of Christ.

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Using Your Gifts to Bless the Body of Christ - Part 1

Using Your Gifts to Bless the Body of Christ - Part 1

Using Your Gifts to Bless the Body of Christ - Part 1Kris Baines
Published on: 16/01/2025

What greater way could there be of using the gift of music, than to facilitate and take part in the worship of God through song, during the corporate gathering of His people?

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The Place of Music in the Church - Part 2

The Place of Music in the Church - Part 2

The Place of Music in the Church - Part 2Kris Baines
Published on: 09/01/2025

The greatest compliment you could receive as you play or lead the congregation in worship is not, “what a great musician we have”, but rather, “what a great God we have!

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