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Giving And Receiving Criticism - Part 4

Kris Baines

Published on: 04/06/2026

It’s not being humble or godly to respond to every criticism just because you don’t want the conflict, or because you are a bit of a people pleaser at heart.

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Giving And Receiving Criticism - Part 3

Kris Baines

Published on: 28/05/2026

If we clam up when someone starts to criticise, we may never listen enough to hear the truth of what they are bringing.

Giving And Receiving Criticism - Part 2

Kris Baines

Published on: 21/05/2026

Giving minor tweaks and direction to fellow musicians is not really criticism, and we should all be willing to be guided like this.

Giving And Receiving Criticism - Part 1

Kris Baines

Published on: 14/05/2026

Certain personalities will find it a lot harder to receive criticism, and you'll need to be gentle with them. Other people have a stronger disposition and may need the criticism brought more firmly to get it to sink in.

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