Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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.

Video of the Day: Hymn of the Cherubim

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Song of the Day: Canticle of the Turning

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

We often sing “Canticle of the Turning” at our church, but I never knew until Pastor Andrea preached on the Annunciation that it’s based on Mary’s song (also known as the Magnificat). Here is the passage from Luke, Chapter 1 … Continue reading →

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A Poem

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Strange and WonderfulYou’ve always been kind of an oddball(I mean that in the most wonderful way)Not seeing the obviousBut pursuing unseen unicornsDelving the hidden meaning of the mundaneYou’ve always been a wonderSurprising me with unexpected giftsThat I didn’t know I … Continue reading →

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God is Crazy About You

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Treat yourself to reading this sermon by Nadia Bolz-Weber.

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Colin Powell’s Rules

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

~ from My American Journey by Colin Powell with Joseph E. Persico

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Trust

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

O Godwhen I am afraidI will trust in YouI surrender my fearbelieving that You are in controlYou see meYou love meYou know best what I needI lay my concerns at Your feetI let goand I’m enveloped by Your PresenceYour peace … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: Joni Mitchell’s Song Amelia, Analyzed

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Skills in Score Preparation

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

A couple of years ago, I found a short paper I wrote in grad school for the course Skills in Score Preparation. I was a music education major. The scores in question were pieces of music, especially multi-instrument or multi-voice … Continue reading →