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Dealing With Overload And Overwhelm - Part 1

Dealing With Overload And Overwhelm - Part 1

Dealing With Overload And Overwhelm - Part 1Kris Baines
Published on: 13/11/2025

...if we’re not careful, we can end up taking on more than the Lord wants us to take on, and then we find ourselves operating purely in our own strength, rather than in dependence upon God’s grace.

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Coping With Unexpected Moments - Part 3

Coping With Unexpected Moments - Part 3

Coping With Unexpected Moments - Part 3Kris Baines
Published on: 06/11/2025

The key really is being as prepared as you can for what might be the worst outcome. However, there are also certain things you just can’t anticipate, and in those situations it’s best to stay calm, do what you can, and keep the mood light.

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Coping With Unexpected Moments - Part 2

Coping With Unexpected Moments - Part 2

Coping With Unexpected Moments - Part 2Kris Baines
Published on: 31/10/2025

...I was leading worship, and my music wasn’t in a folder. There were ceiling fans in the building, and just as I was about to play the music on the right-hand side of my music stand, it blew off onto the floor. I didn’t know the song that well, and so I just had to stop playing mid-song until we got to the end.

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Coping With Unexpected Moments - Part 1

Coping With Unexpected Moments - Part 1

Coping With Unexpected Moments - Part 1Kris Baines
Published on: 23/10/2025

There’s nothing worse than seeing musicians frantically running around trying to stop the feedback while everyone has their hands over their ears, looking like they are in intense pain!

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