Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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About Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Andrea R Huelsenbeck is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a former elementary general music teacher. A freelance writer in the 1990s, her nonfiction articles and book reviews appeared in Raising Arizona Kids, Christian Library Journal, and other publications. She is currently working on a middle grades novel and a poetry collection.

The Heart of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Last year, my church choir sang the cantata The Heart of Christmas by Pepper Choplin on one of the Sundays preceding Christmas. In this video it begins at the 27:24 point, although you’re welcome to watch the entire church service … Continue reading →

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Scripture Break #60

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace (Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Handbells for Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Christmas is the perfect time to listen to handbell choirs. Here at Doing Life Together, it’s an (almost) annual tradition. So here are some wonderful performances by some of the best handbell ringers on the internet. Joy to the World, … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Tree at Church (2023)

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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Handbells: Love Came Down at Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Ringing Praise, the handbell choir at my church, playing “Love Came Down at Christmas” at the Christmas Eve service in 2022. I’m the one in the last row with the mask.

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Wordless Wednesday: Bridge to Nowhere

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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Wordless Wednesday: Barrel Cactus

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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Video of the Day: Precision Drum Team

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

And fifes!

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Wordless Wednesday: Agave

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Spend 30 minutes a day doing something to help you become the person you secretly would love to be, to do the job you would secretly love to do. There are people who are doing it, and it was impossible … Continue reading →

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